Morgan Stanley Halves Transaction Fees on Private Shares Platform

Morgan Stanley has reduced transaction fees by 50% on its private shares platform, potentially making it more attractive for investors.

19 Feb, 13:30 — 19 Feb, 16:40

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AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

Both Seeking Alpha and Bloomberg report on Morgan Stanley's decision to significantly reduce fees on its private shares platform. The core narrative is the cost reduction for clients trading private shares, with coverage largely aligned on the central event. There are minor differences in how the magnitude of the reduction and the primary focus are framed.

What sources agree on

Morgan Stanley is the financial institution making the changes.
The company is reducing costs associated with private share transactions.
These reductions apply to its private shares trading platform.
The changes are aimed at clients involved in private share trading.

Where they diverge

Specificity of the fee reduction amount

seeking-alpha

This outlet explicitly states the transaction fees are cut 'by half'.

bloomberg

This outlet uses the broader term 'Slashes Prices' without specifying the exact percentage.

Primary focus of the fee change

seeking-alpha

This outlet emphasizes the 'private shares platform' as the location of the fee reduction.

bloomberg

This outlet highlights the benefit for 'Clients Trading Private Shares'.

Notable gaps

The precise percentage of the fee reduction

Covered by seeking-alpha · Not in bloomberg

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Coverage Timeline

bloomberg19 Feb, 13:30First to report

Morgan Stanley Slashes Prices for Clients Trading Private Shares - Bloomberg.com

seeking-alpha19 Feb, 16:40

Morgan Stanley cuts transaction fees by half at private shares platform

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seeking-alpha1h ago

Morgan Stanley cuts transaction fees by half at private shares platform

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bloomberg4h ago

Morgan Stanley Slashes Prices for Clients Trading Private Shares - Bloomberg.com

Morgan Stanley Slashes Prices for Clients Trading Private Shares Bloomberg.com

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Morgan Stanley Halves Transaction Fees on Private Shares Platform

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What sources agree on

Where they diverge

Notable gaps

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Coverage Timeline

Morgan Stanley Slashes Prices for Clients Trading Private Shares - Bloomberg.com

Morgan Stanley cuts transaction fees by half at private shares platform

Read at source (2 outlets)

Morgan Stanley cuts transaction fees by half at private shares platform

Morgan Stanley Slashes Prices for Clients Trading Private Shares - Bloomberg.com

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