Appointments, Recognitions, Index Results, Store Launches and Corporate Announcements by Top Financial Companies - Research Report on Morgan Stanley, Schwab, State Street, Assurant, and Lloyds

NEW YORK, September 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS), The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCHW), State Street Corp. (NYSE: STT), Assurant Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), and Lloyds Banking Group plc (NYSE: LYG). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Morgan Stanley Research Report

On August 15, 2013, Morgan Stanley announced that its Managing Director, Carla Harris, has been appointed by President Barack Obama as Chair of the National Women's Business Council, a non-partisan federal government council that serves as an independent advisor and counselor to the President, Congress and the U.S. Small Business Administration on economic issues of importance to women entrepreneurs. James Gorman, Morgan Stanley's Chairman and CEO, commented, "Congratulations to Carla on her appointment to the National Women's Business Council.  Her tremendous energy, experience and vision will make her an excellent advocate for women in business." The Full Research Report on Morgan Stanley - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-08-29/MS]

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The Charles Schwab Corporation Research Report

On August 20, 2013, The Charles Schwab Corporation (Schwab) announced that it has been recognized as one of the "Best of the Best Top Veteran-Friendly Companies" for the second consecutive year, by the U.S. Veterans Magazine in its August 2013 issue. According to the Company, apart from the recently received recognition for its military-friendly recruiting practices and workplace, the Company has also made into the list of "Best for Vets 2013" in the Military Times Edge magazine and to the "2013 Top Military Friendly Employer" list in the G.I. Jobs magazine. Commenting on the recognition, Ryan Kosowsky, Managing Director of Talent Acquisition, who oversees Schwab's military recruiting initiative said, "Our goal is to provide opportunities that support veterans in applying their unique skills and experience, as well as offering them the training needed to ensure a smooth transition and continued professional growth." The Full Research Report on The Charles Schwab Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-08-29/SCHW]

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State Street Corp. Research Report

On August 27, 2013, State Street Corp. (State Street) announced that State Street Global Exchange has released the results of the State Street Investor Confidence Index (ICI) for August 2013. According to the Company, the global ICI that measures investor confidence or risk appetite quantitatively, fell to 105.1 in August 2013, compared to a July 2013 revised reading of 107.7, mainly driven by investors in Europe and Asia. State Street stated that the ICI considers actual buying and selling patterns of institutional investors, and a reading of 100 is neutral. The Full Research Report on State Street Corp. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-08-29/STT]

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Assurant Inc. Research Report  

On August 20, 2013, Assurant Inc. (Assurant) announced that it has introduced an insurance store in the middle of the Junior Achievement Discovery Center's Finance Park, to impart insurance knowledge to kids. The new Assurant store features unique, hands-on, interactive learning experiences to help students understand insurance and risk, and why it's important to protect the things. Robert B. Pollock, President and CEO of Assurant, said, "The JA Discovery Center exemplifies these principles and is a great example of how we can support financial education and help people protect what's important to them. We're proud students will come away understanding the role insurance plays in everyday life -- and have some fun in the process." The Full Research Report on Assurant Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-08-29/AIZ]

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Lloyds Banking Group plc Research Report

On August 16, 2013, Lloyds Banking Group plc (Lloyds) announced that it is launching a nationwide recruitment drive for school leavers as it seeks to build on its apprenticeship programme from 2012 with an additional 30 opportunities in IT that will deliver continuum of experts. According to the Company, its new apprenticeship drive seeks to recruit young talent with a strong academic record, with or without work experience. According to Brian Roddick, Head of Colleague IT Services - Service Delivery, for Lloyds, "By implementing an IT apprenticeship pathway in this way, we believe it will encourage A-Level students to join us - this allows them to learn whilst they earn. The upside for us is that we are able to create a rolling programme that provides us with the IT expertise we need, not simply for the here and now, but for many decades to come." The Full Research Report on Lloyds Banking Group plc - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-08-29/LYG]

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