iCapital has deployed its Canton-based distributed ledger technology (DLT) solution to support Morgan Stanley Wealth Management’s alternatives business, automating subscription document processing and trade workflows.

The integration establishes a standardized data model connecting Morgan Stanley, general partners, and fund administrators, improving data quality throughout the investment lifecycle, from onboarding through reporting.

“Integrating iCapital’s distributed ledger technology into our alternative investment workflows represents a meaningful, technology-enabled advancement in operational efficiency,” said Alison Nest, Managing Director and Head of Investment Solutions Products at Morgan Stanley. “This solution automates key trade processes, reduces manual reconciliations, and accelerates time to trade – ultimately allowing us to serve our clients while scaling connectivity across the private markets ecosystem.” The Morgan Stanley deployment reflects broader industry recognition of DLT’s advantages in the alternatives space.

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