Morgan Stanley is a leading global provider of investment banking, sales and trading services to domestic and international corporate, government and other institutional clients. Morgan Stanley offers its investment banking clients, including corporations, governments and other entities, underwriting and distribution services for debt and equity offerings in addition to financial advisory services regarding key strategic matters, such as mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, real estate and project finance. Morgan Stanley also selectively provides loans or lending commitments to its clients. Institutional and individual investors receive sales, trading and market-making services in virtually every type of financial instrument, including stocks, bonds, derivatives, foreign exchange and commodities. The firm is involved in these activities in all the major financial markets globally. Clients may also receive prime brokerage and financing services, including securities lending.