Observed Signal · Sep 16, 2026 · Market Signal · Source: Morgan Stanley · Impact: 4/5
Morgan Stanley Investment Management Announces Effort to Convert Nearly $10 Billion in Municipal Mutual Funds to ETFs
Morgan Stanley Investment Management announced an effort to convert nearly $10 billion in municipal mutual funds to ETFs, closed its inaugural growth equity investment fund oversubscribed at $1.3 billion, and announced the 2026 global cohort of innovators for its Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures.
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Morgan Stanley Sustainable Signals: Global Survey Shows Institutional Investors Expect Modest Growth in Sustainable Investment Allocations
Morgan Stanley released a new Sustainable Signals global survey showing institutional investors expect modest growth in sustainable investment allocations. Additionally, Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners completed the sale of its investment in Chicago Parking Meters.
Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures Announces 2026 Global Cohort of Innovators
Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures announced its 2026 global cohort of innovators, as listed in the September 2026 press releases.
McKinsey: Global Assets Reach $165T, ETF Boom Drives Growth
According to a McKinsey study, global assets under management reached a new high of $165 trillion in H1 2026, up from $151 trillion at the end of 2025. Net inflows are projected to grow by 5% annually, the highest in a decade. European ETFs saw strong inflows, with $255 billion raised in H1 alone, nearly matching the previous full year. However, market concentration is increasing, with the top five ETF providers in the US capturing 94% of net inflows, and the top ten private credit funds accounting for 72%. Technology spending by asset managers rose 13% to $41 billion in 2025, driven by IT modernization and AI investments, which currently add costs before delivering significant savings. McKinsey concludes that growth in assets does not automatically translate into higher profitability, and firms must focus on specialization and efficient tech investment.
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