Morgan Stanley plans closure of Russia business

US-based investment bank Morgan Stanley is planning to cease its banking operations in Russia in the first quarter of next year according to Reuters. Citing the reason for the move, the bank’s Russian arm said in its annual report that it was becoming tough for businesses in Russia to gain international capital markets access owing…

The head of Morgan Stanley’s international wealth management team, James Jesse, has left the firm

The head of Morgan Stanley’s international wealth management team, James Jesse, has left the firm, a spokeswoman said on Friday. Colbert Narcisse, who led product strategy and development in Morgan Stanley’s investment solutions division, will replace Jesse, according to a firm memo and Morgan Stanley spokeswoman Christine Jockle. Narcisse joined Morgan Stanley’s investment management division…