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Morgan Stanley rides wealth management boom again as investment bank lags

Wealth management proves a valuable source of fees amid 'reduced client activity' on deals

The lender's wealth management business added net new assets of $282bn in 2023
The lender's wealth management business added net new assets of $282bn in 2023 Photo: Bloomberg via Getty Images

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Morgan Stanley was boosted by its wealth management unit as the ongoing deal drought has taken its toll on Wall Street's dealmakers.

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