Morgan Stanley was fined $5 million for allegations that its research analysts were influenced by underwriters when releasing reports and buy/sell recommendations for the social media company. This was not the first time an investment bank has been fined for its involvement in Facebook's IPO. Citigroup was fined $2 million in October for leaking confidential information about the public offering.
Morgan Stanley was fined $5 million for allegations that its research analysts were influenced by underwriters when releasing reports and buy/sell recommendations for the social media company.