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As someone who takes risk management very seriously, I always verify a broker’s regulatory status and key trading parameters before even considering them for forex trading. With Morgan Stanley, I noticed that while they are regulated in Canada under CIRO, WikiFX does not provide any explicit details about the maximum leverage available for major forex pairs. This lack of transparency on leverage can be a concern for retail traders like me, as it makes it difficult to evaluate whether the trading conditions fit my approach, especially since proper leverage is a fundamental part of capital preservation. From my experience, major investment banks with a focus on institutional and high-net-worth clients—like Morgan Stanley—often provide much lower leverage compared to typical retail FX brokers. Stringent Canadian regulations also tend to enforce conservative leverage limits to protect clients against significant losses. Usually, that means that, even if forex trading is available, leverage might not exceed 1:30 or 1:50, especially for the most liquid pairs, though this is an informed estimate rather than an official figure. For other asset classes, such as equities, futures, or derivatives, the leverage usually varies significantly depending on both asset type and client category. But again, without a transparent, published schedule from the broker, any prospective trader should be cautious and seek direct clarification before committing funds. In my view, the lack of clear information about leverage at Morgan Stanley underlines the importance of contacting their support or a representative for specifics—it’s simply too important to leave to assumption.