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Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Acquires Security 101

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NEW YORK, USA. February 24, 2026

Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP), the middle market private equity buyout team within Morgan Stanley Investment Management, announced today the acquisition of Security 101, a leading provider of commercial security integration services.

Headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, Security 101 provides mission-critical security integration services for organizations spanning a diverse customer base including healthcare, education, government, manufacturing, finance, data centers, and other end markets. The company specializes in end-to-end security solutions, including access control systems, video surveillance and intrusion detection systems, enabling customers to partner with a single provider for the full security lifecycle. Since its founding in 2007, Security 101 has grown into a leading security provider with a network of offices across the United States equipped to address localized security needs for clients and the communities in which they operate.

Commenting on the investment, Adam Shaw, Managing Director and Head of Business Services at MSCP, said:

“Security 101 has built a differentiated platform with a strong record of organic growth and consistent execution across complex customer environments. We are excited to partner with Greg and the broader team to support continued expansion and further strengthen the Company’s leadership position. We intend to continue investing in the platform to further elevate the customer experience and support scalable service delivery across both local markets and national accounts.”

Greg Daly, CEO of Security 101, commented:

“We’re excited to team up with Morgan Stanley Capital Partners to build on our momentum and extend Security 101’s leadership in commercial security integration. MSCP’s resources and experience will help us deepen our national accounts program, continue thoughtful M&A, and expand our unified platform while maintaining the culture and consistency our customers expect.”

This acquisition capped a strong 2025 for MSCP and underscored the strength of its private equity platform, marked by successful realizations and continued investment in resilient, services‑oriented businesses.

About Morgan Stanley Capital Partners

Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, is a leading middle-market private equity platform that has invested capital for over three decades. Morgan Stanley Capital Partners focuses on privately negotiated equity and equity-related investments primarily in North America and seeks to create value in portfolio companies primarily in a series of subsectors in the business services, consumer, healthcare, education and industrials markets with an emphasis on driving significant organic and acquisition growth through an operationally focused approach. For further information about Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/capitalpartners.

About Morgan Stanley Investment Management

Morgan Stanley Investment Management, together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 1,400 investment professionals around the world and $1.8 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of September 30, 2025. Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service, and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide. For further information about Morgan Stanley Investment Management, please visit https://www.morganstanley.com/im.

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in 42 countries, the Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. For more information about Morgan Stanley, please visit https://www.morganstanley.com/.

About Security 101

Security101 is a leading provider of commercial security integration services across diverse end markets including healthcare, education, government, manufacturing finance, data centers, and other end markets.

For more information, visit security101.com.

Media Relations Contact:

Alyson Barnes+1 212 762-0514 alyson.barnes@morganstanley.com

Source Link: https://www.morganstanley.com/press-releases/morgan-stanley-capital-partners-acquires-security-101

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Bank of Singapore bolsters leadership with appointment of new Global Chief Financial Officer

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SINGAPORE, HONG KONG, DUBAI. January 17, 2026.

Bank of Singapore today announced the appointment of Mr Collins Chin (陈异凯) as Global Chief Financial Officer (环球首席财务官) with immediate effect. Prior to this appointment, Mr Chin was the Head of Investor Relations at Singapore Stock Exchange listed financial services company, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited ('OCBC'). Bank of Singapore is a wholly-owned subsidiary of OCBC.

Mr Chin will be a member of the Bank’s global management committee, reporting to Bank of Singapore’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Jason Moo (巫毅盛).

Mr Chin joined OCBC in July 2009 as the Head of Group Financial and Management Reporting. He assumed the position of Head of Investor Relations in May 2013. In this role, Mr Chin spearheaded engagement with the investment community, drove effective messaging of OCBC’s strategy and priorities, and led investor engagement for OCBC’s capital raising and merger and acquisition initiatives.

Prior to joining OCBC, Mr Chin held regional leadership roles in Royal Bank of Scotland, Standard Chartered Bank and Barclays Capital across the finance, capital markets and risk functions.

Mr Jason Moo, Bank of Singapore’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are delighted to welcome Collins to the Bank of Singapore senior management team. His appointment is testament to the commitment of OCBC Group to nurture homegrown talent and provide opportunities for career progression and mobility across the Group. Collins is highly regarded as a strong leader with a forward-looking and innovative mindset. His extensive experience, coupled with his strong people management skills, positions him well to steer Bank of Singapore forward as we pursue our ambitious goals."

Collins holds a bachelor’s degree in accountancy from Nanyang Technological University and is a Chartered Accountant of Australia and New Zealand.

Source Link: https://www.bankofsingapore.com/media-releases/2026/bank-of-singapore-bolsters-leadership-with-appointment-of-new-global-chief-financial-officer.html

ADB Supports Bhutan’s Trade Expansion and Diversification to Build a Competitive, Resilient Economy

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MANILA, Philippines. February 10, 2026

The assistance comprises a $13 million policy-based loan and a $12 million policy-based grant funded through the ADB-administered Asian Development Fund (ADF).

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $25 million financing package to help the Royal Government of Bhutan accelerate trade expansion and economic diversification. The assistance comprises a $13 million policy-based loan and a $12 million policy-based grant funded through the ADB-administered Asian Development Fund (ADF).

The Trade Expansion and Diversification (TREAD) Program will support comprehensive policy, legal, regulatory, procedural, and institutional reforms to strengthen Bhutan’s trade ecosystem and foster private sector–led inclusive growth. The reforms are expected to enhance export competitiveness and expand market access for Bhutanese enterprises.

“This program reflects ADB’s commitment to supporting the Kingdom of Bhutan to build a resilient and diversified export-oriented economy that is fully consistent with its environmental sustainability and climate neutrality goals,” said ADB Country Director for Bhutan Sonomi Tanaka. “These high-impact, cross-sector reforms will widen access to global markets and value chains, increase foreign direct investment in priority sectors, and build long-term economic resilience.”

Bhutan’s narrow economic base, limited production capacity, low productivity, and underdeveloped trade ecosystem—together with its landlocked geography, rugged terrain, and inefficient logistics systems—have led to high trade costs and weak export competitiveness. Although state-owned enterprises dominate the economy, most registered enterprises are small, and 95% contribute less than 5% to the country’s gross domestic product. While extreme poverty has been eradicated, unemployment and underemployment persist, particularly among the youth.

The program addresses these structural challenges by consolidating the fragmented institutional landscape and strengthening operational capacity, expanding Bhutan’s formal trade partnerships, digitalizing customs and logistics systems, and improving policy and regulatory frameworks to facilitate private sector investments to generate economic benefits nationwide.

The program builds on ADB’s ongoing support in developing South Asia’s trade facilitation ecosystem. The program aligns with and contributes to key objectives of Bhutan's Thirteenth Five-Year Plan, including improving the investment climate and promoting economic diversification.

The ADF provides grants to the poorest and most vulnerable countries in Asia and the Pacific. During 2021–2024, the fund helped 384,000 people emerge from poverty and generated around 500,000 jobs.

ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966, ADB is owned by 69 members—50 from the region.

Source Link: https://www.adb.org/news/adb-supports-bhutan-trade-expansion-and-diversification-build-competitive-resilient-economy

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