Morgan Stanley to Require Vaccinations to Enter N.Y. Offices

The transcript discusses the varying approaches of major financial institutions like Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, and Goldman Sachs regarding return-to-office policies amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Morgan Stanley has taken a more aggressive stance by mandating vaccinations for employees returning to the office, unlike some other banks. The discussion also highlights global trends in city center activities, which correlate with local vaccination rates.

What was Morgan Stanley's CEO's stance on returning to the office?

• Employees can return without vaccination.

• Vaccination is optional for office return.

• Vaccination is mandatory for returning to the office.

• Only vaccinated employees can work from home.

Which bank was the first to mandate a return to the office?

• JP Morgan

• Morgan Stanley

• Bank of America

• Goldman Sachs

How does Bank of America's approach to vaccination differ from Morgan Stanley's?

• Bank of America mandates vaccination for all employees.

• Bank of America encourages but does not mandate vaccination.

• Bank of America requires vaccination only for new hires.

• Bank of America does not allow vaccinated employees to return.

What is the relationship between city activity levels and vaccination rates?

• Activity levels are unrelated to vaccination rates.

• Activity levels are higher in cities with lower vaccination rates.

• Higher vaccination rates lead to lower activity levels.

• Higher vaccination rates correlate with higher activity levels.

Which city had a high vaccination rate but lower activity levels?

• New York

• Hong Kong

• San Francisco

• London