Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm that, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, provides its products and services to a group of clients and customers, including corporations, governments, financial institutions and individuals. The Company operates in three segments: Institutional Securities, Global Wealth Management Group and Asset Management. On October 14, 2008, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. acquired a 21% stake in Morgan Stanley. Institutional Securities' services includes capital raising; financial advisory services, including advice on mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, real estate and project finance. Global Wealth Management Group's services include brokerage and investment advisory services covering various investment alternatives; financial and wealth planning services, and annuity and other insurance products. Asset Management's services include global asset management products and services in equity, fixed income, alternative investments.