Morgan Stanley(US:MS) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-13 16:24Group 1 - The core point of the article is that Morgan Stanley's average bonuses in the Asia region have increased by 20%, with the company achieving a record revenue of $10 billion last year [1] - The significant revenue growth is attributed to exceptional performance in equity trading, institutional brokerage, and wealth management, with overall income for investment bankers rising by 15%-20% [1] - The best-performing managing directors (MDs) in emerging sectors, including technology, are expected to receive total compensation packages between $2 million and $2.5 million, contrasting sharply with the $1 million to $1.5 million packages in 2024 [1] Group 2 - Despite the record performance in Asia, Morgan Stanley cautions against significantly increasing bonus amounts, aiming to maintain stable compensation levels [1] - The growth of the overall bonus pool in Asia is being restrained by rising stock prices and a large number of junior employees [1]