Morgan Stanley stories

Humanix will pitch its human-layer security platform at RSAC 2026’s Innovation Sandbox after landing a Top 10 finalist spot and USD $5 million.

Token Security named RSAC 2026 Innovation Sandbox finalist for its platform securing and governing autonomous AI agent identities.

Openmarkets adds two non-executive directors and a new CFO to bolster governance and growth plans ahead of its proposed Nasdaq listing.

GoCanopy secures EUR €2.1m seed funding to build an AI-driven “system of record” for institutional real estate investors in Europe.

Orbital raises USD $60m to expand its AI platform for real estate law, targeting US growth and doubling headcount after UK success.

European banks expect AI to shrink staff only slightly, with most projected job losses coming through routine attrition, not mass cuts.

Coder.com rolls out governance stack to bring AI coding agents into self-hosted dev setups, promising tighter security, control and visibility.

AI in 2026 will bring harsher harms and huge gains, forcing business to prioritise governance, greener models and pragmatic industrial uses.

AI will move from hype to hard choices in finance in 2026, as firms juggle automation gains with surging cyber threats and cost pressures.

US banks tighten grip on AI patents in finance, with a small North American elite racing ahead as European rivals fall further behind.

Arianne M. Collette has been appointed Managing Director and Head of U.S. Equities at DTCC, leading growth and operational initiatives in its U.S. equities business.

JPMorganChase leads the Evident AI Index as banks boost AI investments, with returns expected to nearly double to USD $2 billion amid rising adoption.

Nebius Group has raised USD $4.3 billion to enhance its AI infrastructure and support expansion into Asia, focusing on biotech and drug discovery.

Jen Easterly, former US cybersecurity chief, joins Huntress advisory board as firm expands with USD $1.5bn valuation and boosts AI cyber defence services.

Jen Easterly, ex-CISA Director, joins Huntress' Strategic Advisory Board to enhance AI-led cybersecurity as the firm advances its USD $1.5 billion growth.

SYSPRO appoints Mathias Høyer as CFO to lead global finance during growth, leveraging his extensive experience in tech-focused financial strategy and transformation.

As International Women's Day approaches, experts urge that increasing funding for female founders isn’t enough without addressing equity ownership and inclusion.

Databricks has secured USD $10 billion in Series J funding and a USD $5.25 billion credit facility to enhance its AI capabilities and global reach.

Morgan Stanley has partnered with Wise to enhance its foreign exchange settlement capabilities, marking a first for an investment bank in this area.

LogicMonitor secures a USD $800 million investment, boosting its valuation to USD $2.4 billion and enhancing its AI-driven data centre solutions.