CLAIM #44120 · Morgan Stanley (MS) · 2025Q4 earnings call · Jan 15, 2026 · due Mar 31, 2026
“Over the course of the first quarter, we will be transitioning all economic hedges for DCP obligations to derivative instruments.”
Sharon Yeshaya · CFO
In context
“s. Leveraging technology to improve automation and facilitate the client acquisition openings as well as increasing education with our advisers and our clients. Sequentially, total period deposits grew $10 billion to $408 billion, and net interest income increased to $2.1 billion. The growth in NII was driven by the increase in sweep deposits and loan balances. Looking ahead to the first quarter, we expect NII to remain roughly flat quarter over quarter as higher average sweeps and lending balances should help to offset the full impact of the two rate cuts in the fourth quarter. As we look ahead to the remainder of 2026, assuming the current forward curve, incremental loan growth, and our for the deposit mix, we expect NII to continue to trend higher. Before concluding, one update on DCP. Over the course of the first quarter, we will be transitioning all economic hedges for DCP obligations to derivative instruments. As previously announced, we will also increase the cash component of our adviser compensation. We are making these changes to reduce the accounting-driven volatility in revenues and earnings. While there will be some transitional costs, these changes support our overall investment into our financial advisers and will help simplify our compensation program. The full year, inclusive of momentum in the first quarter, fourth quarter, exemplified our strategy to reach new relationships grow assets, and deliver advice solutions to clients. Strategic initiatives, such as our recent acquisition of EquityZen, expanded partnership with Carta, and collaboration with Zero Hash, all reflect our commitment to innovation. Together, they lay the foundation for sustainable growth to widen our competitive”
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