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What is the relationship between Morgan Stanley & JPMorgan Chase, “Big Mo” & “Little Mo”?
uSMART 11-06 11:09

Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase stand as prominent financial entities within the global financial landscape, often referred to as "Big Mo" and "Little Mo" in the financial sector. Despite their distinctive identities, these institutions share a common historical origin.

 

 

Historical Background

The origins of Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase can be traced back to the establishment of the American institution, Morgan Bank, in the early 20th century. Founded by the esteemed American banker and art connoisseur, John Pierpont Morgan, this institution held a significant position among the leading banks in the United States during that era, engaging in pivotal financial transactions and restructurings.

 

In 1933, amidst the Great Depression, the U.S. Congress enacted the Glass-Steagall Act, stipulating the segregation of commercial banking and investment banking activities within financial institutions. Consequently, Morgan Bank underwent a division, leading to the emergence of Morgan Stanley dedicated to investment banking functions, while J.P. Morgan transitioned into a commercial banking entity. Subsequently, J.P. Morgan amalgamated with other financial entities, culminating in the formation of the contemporary JPMorgan Chase. This juncture marked the initiation of distinct trajectories for both organizations, with JPMorgan Chase earning the moniker "Little Mo" and Morgan Stanley acclaimed as "Big Mo" in financial circles.

 

In the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, both Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs underwent a transformation into bank holding companies, integrating commercial banking operations with investment banking functions once more. Notably, during this crisis, Morgan Stanley received a $10 billion bailout from the U.S. Treasury. Additionally, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Japan's largest bank, seized the opportunity to invest $9 billion in acquiring a 21% stake in Morgan Stanley.

 

 

Current Business Focus

Morgan Stanley (J.P. Morgan): Morgan Stanley offers a wide range of financial products and services, with a business model centered around the following core areas:

  • Investment banking: providing merger and acquisition advisory, equity and bond issuance services.
  • Securities trading: covering equities, fixed income products and money markets.
  • Wealth management: providing asset management and financial advisory services to individual and institutional clients.
  • Investment Management: Managing various investment funds, including equities, bonds and alternative investments.

 

JPMorgan Chase (J.P. Morgan): JPMorgan Chase has a highly diversified business model that operates through several key business units, including Consumer and Community Banking (CCB), Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB), Commercial Banking (CB), and Asset and Wealth Management (AWM).The CCB unit provides a wide range of financial services to individual consumers and businesses, including retail banking, commercial banking and wealth management. The CIB division is a global leader in investment banking, providing advisory services, market making and securities services. the CB division provides comprehensive financial solutions for mid-sized businesses and large corporations, including lending, treasury services and investment banking. the AWM division provides investment management and wealth planning services to institutions and high net worth individuals.

In addition, J.P. Morgan has established a global subsidiary, 23 Wall, focused on the ultra-affluent and their investment institutions, to provide specialized services to these clients.

 

 

Latest Developments

In alignment with prevailing market trends, both Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase are actively recalibrating their strategies to align with global economic shifts. Michael Wilson, a strategist at Morgan Stanley, posited that post-election dynamics, coupled with year-end FOMO (fear of missing out) sentiments, could propel the S&P 500 index to sustain its upward trajectory in the latter part of 2024. Forecasts indicate a potential elevation of the S&P 500 index to 6,000 points by the close of 2024, with further prospects of reaching 6,100 points. Additionally, Michael Kushma of Morgan Stanley Investment Management projected on October 31, 2024, that the Federal Reserve might implement successive rate cuts of 100 basis points over the next two years, with emerging market bonds poised to maintain their resilience.

 

Analysts at JPMorgan Chase underscored in a report that the U.S. election fundamentally revolves around the electorate's choice between upholding continuity in economic policies, institutional stability, and democratic principles, or endorsing radical trade policies and enhanced globalization retrenchment. The election outcome could significantly impact U.S. stocks before the culmination of 2024, necessitating investor readiness for short-term market fluctuations.

 

Moreover, on November 4, 2024, Morgan Stanley convened a private meeting to deliberate on macroeconomic prospects encompassing China's financial landscape and the U.S. election scenario. Strategists from both Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase expressed optimism regarding the prospective surge in U.S. stock values, foreseeing an impending uptrend irrespective of the election outcome.

 

 

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(Source: uSMART HK)

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