Morgan Stanley Asia Deal Pipeline Leaked Internally via Email Error

By EC Assets · Published 23 September 2026

A Morgan Stanley employee inadvertently released an internal document containing details of over 100 investment-banking deals. The leak involved information on transactions the firm is pitching and monitoring across Asia. This incident revealed aspects of the bank’s deal pipeline in the region. The document was leaked through an email misfire, . It provided insights into Morgan Stanley's investment-banking activities in Asia. Separately, Morgan Stanley's investment manager recently secured $1.3 billion in capital commitments. This funding is for a growth equity fund. The fund has already made investments in several startups. These include Databricks, Anduril Industries Inc. and Ramp. In other firm-related news, Morgan Stanley strategists have noted vulnerabilities in U.S. equities. Martijn Rats, chief commodity strategist at Morgan Stanley, also discussed the energy market. Oil prices have dropped for three consecutive days. Rats stated the firm's thesis indicates crude is tightening. Equity markets face potential risks from increased energy prices and bond market volatility. Morgan Stanley strategists anticipate the S&P 500 Index could fall as much as 7% under such conditions. HSBC strategists have also weighed in on market concerns. They recommend favoring technology stocks, particularly in the U.S. and Asia. European banks are also a recommended sector. This article is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice.