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PREMIUMMorgan Stanley Japan Revenue Hits Record ¥168.3 Billion

By Kenji Yamamoto3 min read

Tokyo, 6 August 2026 – Morgan Stanley’s Japanese brokerage operation generated record annual revenue as renewed investor interest in the country’s equity market delivered a powerful lift to trading activity and strengthened the bank’s position against its global competitors.

Net revenue at the US bank’s majority-controlled local brokerage rose by almost 10% to ¥168.3 billion, equivalent to approximately US$1.1 billion, for the financial year ended March 2026. The result surpassed the revenue recorded by JPMorgan Chase’s Japanese operation and highlighted the commercial value of Morgan Stanley’s longstanding partnership with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group.

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  • Kenji Yamamoto is a Senior Fellow at The Ledger Asia, where he explores the critical nexus of Asian international relations, economic development, and environmental sustainability. With extensive experience in cross-border policy analysis, Kenji provides a unique perspective on how diplomatic alliances and green energy transitions drive long-term growth across the Asia-Pacific.

    Previously an advisor for regional development banks, he specializes in sustainable infrastructure and the circular economy’s role in modernizing emerging markets. At The Ledger Asia, Kenji’s deep-dive reports help readers navigate the complex balance between rapid industrialization and the global imperative for climate resilience and corporate responsibility.