Investa

Morgan Stanley Real Estate (MSRE)

Since 1969, the longest uninterrupted real estate industry presence of any Wall Street firm, Morgan Stanley has consistently supported the firm’s expansion from roots as a mortgage/asset brokerage business through the introduction of new products and services, such as public debt and equity capital raising, real estate investment management and mortgage lending.

Today, Morgan Stanley’s real estate franchise comprises three distinct yet globally integrated businesses: banking, investing and lending. Senior real estate managers, many of whom have spent their entire careers growing Morgan Stanley’s real estate business, provide clients with a team of experienced and knowledgeable advisors dedicated to superior client service and performance. MSRE leverages Morgan Stanley’s global network of economists, strategists, research, and capital market and product specialists with unique property market and industry specific knowledge to deliver to clients the most informed strategic and investment advice possible.

Investa was purchased by funds managed by MSRE in September 2007 and delisted from the Australian Securities Exchange. Following the purchase by funds advised by MSRE, Investa had assets under management of approximately $9 billion, including an Australian commercial office portfolio of close to $5 billion and external funds managed on behalf of retail and wholesale investors of $2.2 billion.