Corporate Board Profile
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| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
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| 2001-11-07 | JAMES F. HIGGINS, Trustee/Director since June 2000*; age 53; Chairman of the Individual Investor Group of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000); Director of Morgan Stanley Trust, Morgan Stanley Distributors and Dean Witter Realty Inc.; Director or Trustee of the Morgan Stanley Funds and the TCW/DW Term Trusts (since June 2000); previously President and Chief Operating Officer of the Private Client Group of Morgan Stanley (May 1999-August 2000), President and Chief Operating Officer of Individual Securities of Morgan Stanley (February 1997-May 1999), President and Chief Operating Officer of Dean Witter Securities of Morgan Stanley (1995-February 1997), and Director (1985-1997) of Morgan Stanley DW. |
| 2002-11-12 | James F. Higgins (54) Director or Trustee of the Morgan Stanley Funds and TCW/DW Term Trusts (since June 2000); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000); Director of the Distributor and Dean Witter Realty Inc.; previously President and Chief Operating Officer of the Private Client Group of Morgan Stanley (May 1999-August 2000), President and Chief Operating Officer of Individual Securities of Morgan Stanley (February 1997-May 1999). |
| 2003-11-13 | James F. Higgins (55) Trustee/Director Since June 2000; Interested Trustee/Director; Compensation not stated explicitly. |
| 2004-11-12 | James F. Higgins (56) Trustee/Director Since June 2000 Director or Trustee of the Retail Funds (since June 2000) and the Institutional Funds (since July 2003); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000); Director of the Distributor and Dean Witter Realty Inc.; previously President and Chief Operating Officer of the Private Client Group of Morgan Stanley (May 1999-August 2000), and President and Chief Operating Officer of Individual Securities of Morgan Stanley (February 1997-May 1999). The Insurance Committee currently consists of Messrs. Nugent, Fiumefreddo and Hedien. |
| 2005-11-14 | James F. Higgins (57) Trustee/ Director Since June 2000 Director or Trustee of the Retail Funds (since June 2000) and the Institutional Funds (since July 2003); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000); Director of the Distributor and Dean Witter Realty Inc.; previously President and Chief Operating Officer of the Private Client Group of Morgan Stanley (May 1999- August 2000), and President and Chief Operating Officer of Individual Securities of Morgan Stanley (February 1997-May 1999). Trustees/Directors of the Funds who are or have been employed by the Investment Adviser or an affiliated company receive no compensation or expense reimbursement from the Funds for their services as Trustee/Director. |
| 2006-11-15 | James F. Higgins (58)... Nominee/Trustee/Director... Interested Trustee/Director... Member of the Valuation, Insurance and Compliance Committee... Member of the Investment Committee... Member of the Closed-End, Money Market and Alternatives Sub-Committee of the Investment Committee... Total Compensation from the Fund: None (ICB), None (OIA)... Total Compensation from the Fund Complex: None. |
| 2007-11-05 | James F. Higgins (59) ... Nominee/Trustee/Director, Interested Trustee/Director ... Member of the Valuation, Insurance and Compliance Committee ... Member of the Investment Committee ... Member of the Money Market and Alternatives Sub-Committee ... Compensation: ICB $137, OIA $49, Fund Complex $0. |
| 2008-10-30 | James F. Higgins (60) ... Nominee/Trustee/Director (Interested Trustee/Director) ... Member of the Investment Committee, Insurance, Valuation and Compliance Committee and Money Market and Alternatives Sub-Committee ... Total Compensation from the Fund Complex $140,000. |
| 2009-11-04 | James F. Higgins (61) c/o Morgan Stanley Trust Harborside Financial Center Plaza Two Jersey City, NJ 07311 Nominee/ Trustee/ Director Since June 2000 Director or Trustee of the Retail Funds (since June 2000) and Institutional Funds (since July 2003); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000). The Compliance and Insurance Committee consists of Frank L. Bowman, Michael Bozic, James F. Higgins and Manuel H. Johnson. Frank L. Bowman, Michael Bozic and Manuel H. Johnson are Independent Trustees/Directors. The Chairperson of the Compliance and Insurance Committee is Michael Bozic. The Investment Committee oversees the portfolio investment process for and reviews the performance of each Fund. The members of the Investment Committee are Frank L. Bowman, Michael Bozic, Kathleen A. Dennis, James F. Higgins, Manuel H. Johnson, Joseph Kearns, Michael F. Klein, Michael E. Nugent, W. Allen Reed and Fergus Reid. The Chairperson of the Investment Committee is Manuel H. Johnson. The Investment Committee has three Sub-Committees, each with its own Chairperson. Each Sub-Committee focuses on the Funds' primary areas of investment, namely equities, fixed income and money market/alternatives. The Sub-Committees and their members are as follows: (1) Equity - W. Allen Reed (Chairperson), Frank L. Bowman and Michael E. Nugent. (2) Fixed Income - Michael F. Klein (Chairperson), Michael Bozic and Fergus Reid. (3) Money Market and Alternatives - Kathleen A. Dennis (Chairperson), James F. Higgins and Joseph J. Kearns. The Chairperson of the Boards receives an additional annual retainer fee of $60,000. Other Committee Chairpersons receive an additional annual retainer fee of $30,000 and the Investment Sub-Committee Chairpersons receive an additional annual retainer fee of $15,000. The aggregate compensation paid to each Trustee/Director is paid by the Retail Funds and the Institutional Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds/portfolios of the Retail Funds and the Institutional Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds/portfolios. James F. Higgins receives $200,000. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
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| 2001-08-16 | JAMES F. HIGGINS, Trustee since June 2000*; age 53; Chairman of the Private Client Group of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000); Director of MSDW Trust and Dean Witter Realty Inc.; Director or Trustee of the Morgan Stanley Funds and the TCW/DW Term Trusts (since June 2000); previously President and Chief Operating Officer of the Private Client Group of Morgan Stanley (May 1999-August 2000), President and Chief Operating Officer of Individual Securities of Morgan Stanley (February 1997-May 1999), President and Chief Operating Officer of Dean Witter Securities of Morgan Stanley (1995-February 1997), and Director (1985-1997) of Morgan Stanley DW. |
| 2002-08-28 | James F. Higgins (54) Trustee Trustee since June 2000 ... James F. Higgins (54) Director or Trustee of the Morgan Stanley Funds and the TCW/DW Term Trusts (since June 2000); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000); Director of the Distributor and Dean Witter Realty Inc.; previously President and Chief Operating Officer of the Private Client Group of Morgan Stanley (May 1999-August 2000), President and Chief Operating Officer of Individual Securities of Morgan Stanley (February 1997-May 1999). |
| 2003-09-12 | James F. Higgins (55) Director or Trustee of the Retail Funds and TCW/DW Term Trust 2003 (since June 2000) and the Institutional Funds (since July 2003); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000); Director of the Distributor and Dean Witter Realty Inc.; previously President and Chief Operating Officer of the Private Client Group of Morgan Stanley (May 1999-August 2000), and President and Chief Operating Officer of Individual Securities of Morgan Stanley (February 1997-May 1999). No compensation from the Trusts for services as Trustee was stated. |
| 2004-09-14 | James F. Higgins (56) Trustee Since June 2000... Member of the Insurance Committee... Cash compensation from Fund Complex: $0. |
| 2005-09-21 | James F. Higgins (57) Director or Trustee of the Retail Funds (since June 2000) and the Institutional Funds (since July 2003); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000); Director of the Distributor and Dean Witter Realty Inc.; previously President and Chief Operating Officer of the Private Client Group of Morgan Stanley (May 1999-August 2000), and President and Chief Operating Officer of Individual Securities of Morgan Stanley (February 1997-May 1999). Trustees of the Trusts who are or have been employed by the Investment Adviser or an affiliated company receive no compensation or expense reimbursement from the Trusts for their services as Trustee. |
| 2007-09-11 | James F. Higgins (59) ... Nominee/Trustee ... Director or Trustee of the Retail Funds (since June 2000) and the Institutional Funds (since July 2003) ... Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000) ... The Valuation, Insurance and Compliance Committee consists of Frank L. Bowman, Michael Bozic, Manuel H. Johnson and James F. Higgins ... The members of the Investment Committee are Frank L. Bowman, Michael Bozic, Kathleen A. Dennis, James F. Higgins, Manuel H. Johnson, Joseph J. Kearns, Michael F. Klein, Michael E. Nugent, Fergus Reid and W. Allen Reed ... The Investment Committee has three Sub-Committees ... Money Market and Alternatives – Kathleen A. Dennis (Chairperson), James F. Higgins and Joseph J. Kearns ... James F. Higgins did not receive any compensation from the Trusts for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2006 or from the Fund Complex for the calendar year ended December 31, 2006. |
| 2008-08-29 | James F. Higgins (60) c/o Morgan Stanley Trust Harborside Financial Center Plaza Two Jersey City, NJ 07311 Trustee Since June 2000 Director or Trustee of the Retail Funds (since June 2000) and Institutional Funds (since July 2003); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000). The Board formed an Insurance, Valuation and Compliance Committee to review the valuation process, address insurance coverage and oversee the compliance function for each Trust and its Board. The Insurance, Valuation and Compliance Committee consists of Frank L. Bowman, Michael Bozic, James F. Higgins and Manuel H. Johnson. Frank L. Bowman, Michael Bozic and Manuel H. Johnson are all Independent Trustees. The Chairperson of the Insurance, Valuation and Compliance Committee is Michael Bozic. The Investment Committee oversees the portfolio investment process for and reviews the performance of each Trust. The members of the Investment Committee are Frank L. Bowman, Michael Bozic, Kathleen A. Dennis, James F. Higgins, Manuel H. Johnson, Joseph J. Kearns, Michael F. Klein, Michael E. Nugent, W. Allen Reed and Fergus Reid. The Investment Committee has three Sub-Committees, each with its own Chairperson. Each Sub-Committee focuses on the Trusts’ primary areas of investment, namely equities, fixed income and alternatives. The Sub-Committees and their members are as follows: (3) Money Market and Alternatives – Kathleen A. Dennis (Chairperson), James F. Higgins and Joseph J. Kearns. |
| 2009-09-14 | James F. Higgins (61) c/o Morgan Stanley Trust Harborside Financial Center Plaza Two Jersey City, NJ 07311 Trustee Since June 2000 Director or Trustee of the Retail Funds (since June 2000) and Institutional Funds (since July 2003); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000). The Compliance and Insurance Committee consists of Frank L. Bowman, Michael Bozic, James F. Higgins and Manuel H. Johnson. The Chairperson of the Compliance and Insurance Committee is Michael Bozic. The Investment Committee has three Sub-Committees, each with its own Chairperson. Each Sub-Committee focuses on the Trusts’ primary areas of investment, namely equities, fixed income and money market/alternatives. The Sub-Committees and their members are as follows: (3) Money Market and Alternatives – Kathleen A. Dennis (Chairperson), James F. Higgins and Joseph J. Kearns. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
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| 2001-08-16 | JAMES F. HIGGINS, Trustee since June 2000*; age 53; Chairman of the Private Client Group of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000); Director of MSDW Trust and Dean Witter Realty Inc.; Director or Trustee of the Morgan Stanley Funds and the TCW/DW Term Trusts (since June 2000); previously President and Chief Operating Officer of the Private Client Group of Morgan Stanley (May 1999-August 2000), President and Chief Operating Officer of Individual Securities of Morgan Stanley (February 1997-May 1999), President and Chief Operating Officer of Dean Witter Securities of Morgan Stanley (1995-February 1997), and Director (1985-1997) of Morgan Stanley DW. |
| 2002-08-28 | James F. Higgins (54) Trustee Trustee since June 2000 The other three current Trustees, Charles A. Fiumefreddo, James F. Higgins and Philip J. Purcell, are "interested persons"... The Derivatives Committee currently consists of Mr. Fiumefreddo and all the Independent Trustees. |
| 2003-09-12 | James F. Higgins (55) Director or Trustee of the Retail Funds and TCW/DW Term Trust 2003 (since June 2000) and the Institutional Funds (since July 2003); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000); Director of the Distributor and Dean Witter Realty Inc.; previously President and Chief Operating Officer of the Private Client Group of Morgan Stanley (May 1999-August 2000), and President and Chief Operating Officer of Individual Securities of Morgan Stanley (February 1997-May 1999). Compensation: No compensation from the Trusts for services as Trustee. |
| 2004-09-14 | James F. Higgins (56) Trustee Since June 2000... Member of the Insurance Committee... Cash compensation from Fund Complex: $0. |
| 2005-09-21 | James F. Higgins (57) Director or Trustee of the Retail Funds (since June 2000) and the Institutional Funds (since July 2003); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000); Director of the Distributor and Dean Witter Realty Inc.; previously President and Chief Operating Officer of the Private Client Group of Morgan Stanley (May 1999-August 2000), and President and Chief Operating Officer of Individual Securities of Morgan Stanley (February 1997-May 1999). Trustees of the Trusts who are or have been employed by the Investment Adviser or an affiliated company receive no compensation or expense reimbursement from the Trusts for their services as Trustee. James F. Higgins receives no compensation from the Trusts. |
| 2006-09-13 | James F. Higgins (57) ... Trustee ... Director or Trustee of the Retail Funds and the Institutional Funds ... Total compensation from the Fund Complex 0. |
| 2007-09-11 | James F. Higgins (59) c/o Morgan Stanley Trust Harborside Financial Center Plaza Two Jersey City, NJ 07311 Nominee/ Trustee Since June 2000 Director or Trustee of the Retail Funds (since June 2000) and the Institutional Funds (since July 2003); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000). The Investment Committee oversees the portfolio investment process for and reviews the performance of each Trust. The members of the Investment Committee are Frank L. Bowman, Michael Bozic, Kathleen A. Dennis, James F. Higgins, Manuel H. Johnson, Joseph J. Kearns, Michael F. Klein, Michael E. Nugent, Fergus Reid and W. Allen Reed. The Chairperson of the Investment Committee is Manuel H. Johnson. The Investment Committee has three Sub-Committees, each with its own Chairperson. Each Sub-Committee focuses on the Trusts’ primary areas of investment, namely equities, fixed income and alternatives. The Sub-Committees and their members are as follows: (1) Equity – W. Allen Reed (Chairperson), Frank L. Bowman and Michael E. Nugent. (2) Fixed-Income – Michael F. Klein (Chairperson), Michael Bozic and Fergus Reid. (3) Money Market and Alternatives – Kathleen A. Dennis (Chairperson), James F. Higgins and Joseph J. Kearns. The Investment Committee and the Sub-Committees of the Investment Committee were formed in October 2006. The following table shows aggregate compensation payable to each of the Trustees from each Trust for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2006 and the aggregate compensation payable to each of the Trust’s Trustees by the Fund Complex (which includes all of the Retail and Institutional Funds) for the calendar year ended December 31, 2006. James F. Higgins did not receive any compensation from the Trusts for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2006 or from the Fund Complex for the calendar year ended December 31, 2006. |
| 2008-08-29 | James F. Higgins (60) c/o Morgan Stanley Trust Harborside Financial Center Plaza Two Jersey City, NJ 07311 Trustee Since June 2000 Director or Trustee of the Retail Funds (since June 2000) and Institutional Funds (since July 2003); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000). Director of AXA Financial, Inc. and The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States (financial services). The Board formed an Insurance, Valuation and Compliance Committee to review the valuation process, address insurance coverage and oversee the compliance function for each Trust and its Board. The Insurance, Valuation and Compliance Committee consists of Frank L. Bowman, Michael Bozic, James F. Higgins and Manuel H. Johnson. Frank L. Bowman, Michael Bozic and Manuel H. Johnson are all Independent Trustees. The Chairperson of the Insurance, Valuation and Compliance Committee is Michael Bozic. The Investment Committee oversees the portfolio investment process for and reviews the performance of each Trust. The members of the Investment Committee are Frank L. Bowman, Michael Bozic, Kathleen A. Dennis, James F. Higgins, Manuel H. Johnson, Joseph J. Kearns, Michael F. Klein, Michael E. Nugent, W. Allen Reed and Fergus Reid. The Investment Committee has three Sub-Committees, each with its own Chairperson. Each Sub-Committee focuses on the Trusts’ primary areas of investment, namely equities, fixed income and alternatives. The Sub-Committees and their members are as follows: (3) Money Market and Alternatives – Kathleen A. Dennis (Chairperson), James F. Higgins and Joseph J. Kearns. Effective October 1, 2007, each Trustee (except for the Chairperson of the Boards) receives an annual retainer fee of $200,000 for serving the Retail Funds and the Institutional Funds. Prior to October 1, 2007, each Trustee (except for the Chairperson of the Boards) received an annual retainer fee of $180,000 for serving the Retail Funds and the Institutional Funds. James F. Higgins total annual compensation from the Fund Complex is $140,000. |
| 2009-09-14 | James F. Higgins (61) c/o Morgan Stanley Trust Harborside Financial Center Plaza Two Jersey City, NJ 07311 Trustee Since June 2000 Director or Trustee of the Retail Funds (since June 2000) and Institutional Funds (since July 2003); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000). The Compliance and Insurance Committee consists of Frank L. Bowman, Michael Bozic, James F. Higgins and Manuel H. Johnson. Frank L. Bowman, Michael Bozic and Manuel H. Johnson are Independent Trustees. The Chairperson of the Compliance and Insurance Committee is Michael Bozic. The Investment Committee oversees the portfolio investment process for and reviews the performance of each Trust. The aggregate compensation paid to each Trustee is paid by the Retail Funds and the Institutional Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds/portfolios of the Retail Funds and the Institutional Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds/portfolios. James F. Higgins receives a total annual retainer fee of $200,000. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
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| 2003-04-21 | James F. Higgins* (55) Nominee for Class III Director of each of the Funds |
| 2004-05-13 | James F. Higgins* (56) - Class III Director of each of the Funds (except IIF) - Since 2003 - Director or Trustee of the Retail Funds (since June 2000) and various U.S. registered investment companies managed by MSIM (since July 2003); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000); Director of Morgan Stanley Distributors Inc. and Dean Witter Realty Inc.; previously President and Chief Operating Officer of the Private Client Group of Morgan Stanley (May 1999-August 2000), and President and Chief Operating Officer of Individual Securities of Morgan Stanley (February 1997-May 1999). |
| 2005-05-19 | James F. Higgins* (57) Class III Director of each of the Funds (except IIF) Since 2003 Director or Trustee of the Retail Funds (since June 2000) and various U.S. registered investment companies managed by MSIM (since July 2003); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000); Director of AXA Financial, Inc. and The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States (financial services). |
| 2006-05-18 | James F. Higgins* (58) c/o Morgan Stanley Trust Harborside Financial Center Plaza Two Jersey City, NJ 07311 Class III Director of each of the Funds (except IIF) Since 2003 Director or Trustee of the Retail Funds (since June 2000) and the Institutional Funds (since July 2003); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000); Director of Dean Witter Realty Inc. Director of AXA Financial, Inc. and The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States (financial services). |
| 2007-05-11 | James F. Higgins†* (59) c/o Morgan Stanley Trust Harborside Financial Center Plaza Two Jersey City, NJ 07311 Class III Director of each of the Funds (except IIF) Since 2000 Director or Trustee of the funds advised by Morgan Stanley Investment Advisors (the Retail Funds) (since June 2000) and various U.S. registered investment companies managed by the Adviser (the Institutional Funds) (since July 2003); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000). |
| 2008-05-13 | James F. Higgins†* (60) c/o Morgan Stanley Trust Harborside Financial Center Plaza Two Jersey City, NJ 07311 Class III Director of each of the Funds (except IIF) Since June 2000 Director or Trustee of the funds advised by Morgan Stanley Investment Advisors (the Retail Funds) (since June 2000) and various U.S. registered investment companies managed by the Adviser (the Institutional Funds) (since July 2003); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000). |
| 2010-05-19 | James F. Higgins# (61)c/o Morgan Stanley Trust Harborside Financial Center Plaza Two Jersey City, NJ 07311 Class III Director of each of the Funds (except IIF and ICB); Class I Director of ICB Director or Trustee of the Retail Funds (since June 2000) and Institutional Funds (since July 2003); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000). The Compliance and Insurance Committee of each Fund currently consists of Frank L. Bowman, Michael Bozic, James F. Higgins and Manuel H. Johnson. Frank L. Bowman, Michael Bozic and Manuel H. Johnson are Independent Directors. The members of the Investment Committee are Frank L. Bowman, Michael Bozic, Kathleen A. Dennis, James F. Higgins, Manuel H. Johnson, Joseph J. Kearns, Michael F. Klein, Michael E. Nugent, W. Allen Reed and Fergus Reid. For each Fund (other than IIF), each Director (except for the Chairperson of the Boards) receives an annual retainer fee of $200,000 for serving the Retail Funds and the Institutional Funds. The Chairperson of the Audit Committee receives an additional annual retainer fee of $75,000 and the Investment Committee Chairperson receives an additional annual retainer fee of $60,000. Other Committee Chairpersons receive an additional annual retainer fee of $30,000 and the Sub-Committee Chairpersons receive an additional annual retainer fee of $15,000. |
| 2011-05-20 | James F. Higgins#† (63)c/o Morgan Stanley Services Company Inc. Harborside Financial Center 201 Plaza Two Jersey City, NJ 07311 Director of each of the Funds (except IIF) Director or Trustee of the Retail Funds (since June 2000) and Institutional Funds (since July 2003); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000). Compensation: $200,000 annual retainer fee. |
| 2013-05-10 | James F. Higgins#† (65)c/o Morgan Stanley Services Company Inc.Harborside FinancialCenter201 Plaza TwoJersey City, NJ 07311 Director of each of the Funds (except IIF) Since June 2000 Director or Trustee of various Morgan Stanley Funds (since June 2000); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000). The Compliance and Insurance Committee of each Fund currently consists of Frank L. Bowman, Michael Bozic, James F. Higgins and Manuel H. Johnson. Frank L. Bowman, Michael Bozic and Manuel H. Johnson are Independent Directors. Each Fund (other than IIF) has an Investment Committee that oversees the portfolio investment process for and reviews the performance of the Fund. The members of the Investment Committee are Frank L. Bowman, Michael Bozic, Kathleen A. Dennis, James F. Higgins, Manuel H. Johnson, Joseph J. Kearns, Michael F. Klein, Michael E. Nugent, W. Allen Reed and Fergus Reid. The Investment Committee of each Fund (other than IIF) has three Sub-Committees, each with its own Chairperson. Each Sub-Committee focuses on the Funds' primary areas of investment, namely equities, fixed income and alternatives. The Sub-Committees and their members are as follows: (3) Money Market and Alternatives 6 Kathleen A. Dennis (Chairperson), James F. Higgins and Joseph J. Kearns. |
| 2014-05-05 | James F. Higgins#† (66)One New York PlazaNew York, NY 10004 Director of each of the Funds (except IIF) Since June 2000 Director or Trustee of various Morgan Stanley Funds (since June 2000); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000). Compensation: $220,000 |
| 2015-05-08 | James F. Higgins# (67)One New York PlazaNew York, NY 10004 Director of each of the Funds (except IIF) Since June 2000 Director or Trustee of various Morgan Stanley Funds (since June 2000); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000). The Compliance and Insurance Committee of each Fund currently consists of Frank L. Bowman, Michael Bozic, Nancy C. Everett, James F. Higgins and Manuel H. Johnson. Each Fund (other than IIF) has an Investment Committee that oversees the portfolio investment process for and reviews the performance of the Fund. The members of the Investment Committee are Frank L. Bowman, Michael Bozic, Kathleen A. Dennis, Nancy C. Everett, Jakki L. Haussler, James F. Higgins, Manuel H. Johnson, Joseph J. Kearns, Michael F. Klein, Michael E. Nugent, W. Allen Reed and Fergus Reid. The Investment Committee of each Fund (other than IIF) has three Sub-Committees, each with its own Chairperson. Each Sub-Committee focuses on the Funds' primary areas of investment, namely equities, fixed income and alternatives. The Sub-Committees and their members are as follows: (3) Money Market and Alternatives 6) Kathleen A. Dennis (Chairperson), Jakki L. Haussler James F. Higgins and Joseph J. Kearns. Effective January 1, 2015, for each Fund (other than IIF), each Director (except for the Chairperson of the Boards) receives an annual retainer fee of $240,000 ($230,000 prior to January 1, 2015) for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. The Chairperson of the Audit Committee receives an additional annual retainer fee of $78,750 and the Investment Committee Chairperson receives an additional annual retainer fee of $63,000. Other Committee and Sub-Committee Chairpersons (except for the Chairperson of the Closed-End Fund Committee) receive an additional annual retainer fee of $31,500. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Morgan Stanley Funds, and is allocated on a pro rata basis among each of the operational funds/portfolios of the Morgan Stanley Funds based on the relative net assets of each of the funds/portfolios. Michael E. Nugent receives a total annual retainer fee of $480,000 ($460,000 prior to January 1, 2015) for his services as Chairperson of the Boards of the Morgan Stanley Funds (except IIF) and for administrative services provided to each Board. IIF pays each of its Directors an annual fee of $32,000 and the Audit Committee Chairperson is paid an additional annual fee of $5,000. The non-Mauritian Independent Directors of IIF receive a fee of $15,000 for each meeting such Director attends in Mauritius. Each Fund also reimburses Directors for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with attending meetings of the Board. Directors of each Fund who are employed by the Adviser receive no compensation or expense reimbursement from the Funds for their services as Director. |
| 2016-05-09 | James F. Higgins#† (68)One New York PlazaNew York, NY 10004 Director of each of the Funds (except IIF) Since June 2000 Director or Trustee of various Morgan Stanley Funds (since June 2000); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000). The Compliance and Insurance Committee of each Fund currently consists of Frank L. Bowman, Nancy C. Everett, James F. Higgins and Manuel H. Johnson. Effective January 1, 2016, for each Fund (other than IIF), each Director (except for the Chairperson of the Boards) receives an annual retainer fee of $250,000 ($240,000 prior to January 1, 2016) for serving as a Director of the Morgan Stanley Funds. James F. Higgins total compensation from Funds and Fund Complex is $240,000. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
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| 2004-05-13 | James F. Higgins* (56) - Class III Director of each of the Funds (except IIF) - Since 2003 - Director or Trustee of the Retail Funds (since June 2000) and various U.S. registered investment companies managed by MSIM (since July 2003); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000); Director of Morgan Stanley Distributors Inc. and Dean Witter Realty Inc.; previously President and Chief Operating Officer of the Private Client Group of Morgan Stanley (May 1999-August 2000), and President and Chief Operating Officer of Individual Securities of Morgan Stanley (February 1997-May 1999). |
| 2005-05-19 | James F. Higgins* (57) Class III Director of each of the Funds (except IIF) Since 2003 ... Total Compensation ... $0 |
| 2006-05-18 | James F. Higgins* (58) c/o Morgan Stanley Trust Harborside Financial Center Plaza Two Jersey City, NJ 07311 Class III Director of each of the Funds (except IIF) Since 2003 Director or Trustee of the Retail Funds (since June 2000) and the Institutional Funds (since July 2003); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000); Director of Dean Witter Realty Inc. Total Compensation from Funds and Fund Complex Paid to Directors: $0. |
| 2007-05-11 | James F. Higgins†* (59) c/o Morgan Stanley Trust Harborside Financial Center Plaza Two Jersey City, NJ 07311 Class III Director of each of the Funds (except IIF) Since 2000 Director or Trustee of the funds advised by Morgan Stanley Investment Advisors (the Retail Funds) (since June 2000) and various U.S. registered investment companies managed by the Adviser (the Institutional Funds) (since July 2003); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000). |
| 2008-05-13 | James F. Higgins†* (60) c/o Morgan Stanley Trust Harborside Financial Center Plaza Two Jersey City, NJ 07311 Class III Director of each of the Funds (except IIF) Since June 2000 Director or Trustee of the funds advised by Morgan Stanley Investment Advisors (the Retail Funds) (since June 2000) and various U.S. registered investment companies managed by the Adviser (the Institutional Funds) (since July 2003); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000). |
| 2009-05-07 | James F. Higgins (61)c/o Morgan Stanley TrustHarborside Financial CenterPlaza TwoJersey City, NJ 07311 Class III Director of each of the Funds (except IIF) Director or Trustee of the Retail Funds (since June 2000) and Institutional Funds (since July 2003); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000). Compensation: $200,000 annual retainer fee. |
| 2010-05-19 | James F. Higgins# (61)c/o Morgan Stanley Trust Harborside Financial Center Plaza Two Jersey City, NJ 07311 Class III Director of each of the Funds (except IIF and ICB); Class I Director of ICB Since June 2000 Director or Trustee of the Retail Funds (since June 2000) and Institutional Funds (since July 2003); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000). The Compliance and Insurance Committee of each Fund currently consists of Frank L. Bowman, Michael Bozic, James F. Higgins and Manuel H. Johnson. Frank L. Bowman, Michael Bozic and Manuel H. Johnson are Independent Directors. |
| 2011-05-20 | James F. Higgins#† (63)c/o Morgan Stanley Services Company Inc. Harborside Financial Center 201 Plaza Two Jersey City, NJ 07311 Director of each of the Funds (except IIF) Since June 2000 Director or Trustee of the Retail Funds (since June 2000) and Institutional Funds (since July 2003); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000). Director of AXA Financial, Inc. and The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States (financial services). For each Fund (other than IIF), each Director (except for the Chairperson of the Boards) receives an annual retainer fee of $210,000 for serving the Retail Funds and the Institutional Funds. The Chairperson of the Audit Committee receives an additional annual retainer fee of $78,750 and the Investment Committee Chairperson receives an additional annual retainer fee of $63,000. Other Committee Chairpersons receive an additional annual retainer fee of $31,500 and the Sub-Committee Chairpersons receive an additional annual retainer fee of $15,750. The aggregate compensation paid to each Director is paid by the Retail Funds and the Institutional Funds. Michael E. Nugent receives a total annual retainer fee of $420,000 for his services as Chairperson of the Boards of the Retail Funds and the Institutional Funds and for administrative services provided to each Board. The following table shows the aggregate compensation payable to each of the Funds' Directors as of each Funds' fiscal year end, as well as the total compensation payable to each Director for the calendar year ended December 31, 2010. James F. Higgins total compensation from Funds and Fund Complex paid to Directors: $200,000. |
| 2013-05-10 | James F. Higgins#† (65)c/o Morgan Stanley Services Company Inc.Harborside FinancialCenter201 Plaza TwoJersey City, NJ 07311 Director of each of the Funds (except IIF) Since June 2000 Director or Trustee of various Morgan Stanley Funds (since June 2000); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000). The Compliance and Insurance Committee of each Fund currently consists of Frank L. Bowman, Michael Bozic, James F. Higgins and Manuel H. Johnson. Frank L. Bowman, Michael Bozic and Manuel H. Johnson are Independent Directors. Each Fund (other than IIF) has an Investment Committee that oversees the portfolio investment process for and reviews the performance of the Fund. The members of the Investment Committee are Frank L. Bowman, Michael Bozic, Kathleen A. Dennis, James F. Higgins, Manuel H. Johnson, Joseph J. Kearns, Michael F. Klein, Michael E. Nugent, W. Allen Reed and Fergus Reid. The Investment Committee of each Fund (other than IIF) has three Sub-Committees, each with its own Chairperson. Each Sub-Committee focuses on the Funds' primary areas of investment, namely equities, fixed income and alternatives. The Sub-Committees and their members are as follows: (3) Money Market and Alternatives 6 Kathleen A. Dennis (Chairperson), James F. Higgins and Joseph J. Kearns. |
| 2014-05-05 | James F. Higgins#† (66)One New York PlazaNew York, NY 10004 Director of each of the Funds (except IIF) Since June 2000 Director or Trustee of various Morgan Stanley Funds (since June 2000); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000). |
| 2015-05-08 | James F. Higgins# (67)One New York PlazaNew York, NY 10004 Director of each of the Funds (except IIF) Since June 2000 Director or Trustee of various Morgan Stanley Funds (since June 2000); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000). The Compliance and Insurance Committee of each Fund currently consists of Frank L. Bowman, Michael Bozic, Nancy C. Everett, James F. Higgins and Manuel H. Johnson. Frank L. Bowman, Michael Bozic, Nancy C. Everett and Manuel H. Johnson are Independent Directors. Each Fund (other than IIF) has an Investment Committee that oversees the portfolio investment process for and reviews the performance of the Fund. The Investment Committee also recommends to the Board to approve or renew the Fund's Investment Advisory and Administration Agreements. The members of the Investment Committee are Frank L. Bowman, Michael Bozic, Kathleen A. Dennis, Nancy C. Everett, Jakki L. Haussler, James F. Higgins, Manuel H. Johnson, Joseph J. Kearns, Michael F. Klein, Michael E. Nugent, W. Allen Reed and Fergus Reid. The Investment Committee of each Fund (other than IIF) has three Sub-Committees, each with its own Chairperson. Each Sub-Committee focuses on the Funds' primary areas of investment, namely equities, fixed income and alternatives. The Sub-Committees and their members are as follows: (3) Money Market and Alternatives — Kathleen A. Dennis (Chairperson), Jakki L. Haussler James F. Higgins and Joseph J. Kearns. |
| 2016-05-09 | James F. Higgins#† (68)One New York PlazaNew York, NY 10004 Director of each of the Funds (except IIF) Since June 2000 Director or Trustee of various Morgan Stanley Funds (since June 2000); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000). The Compliance and Insurance Committee of each Fund currently consists of Frank L. Bowman, Nancy C. Everett, James F. Higgins and Manuel H. Johnson. Frank L. Bowman, Nancy C. Everett and Manuel H. Johnson are Independent Directors. Each Fund (other than IIF) has an Investment Committee that oversees the portfolio investment process for and reviews the performance of the Fund. The Investment Committee also recommends to the Board to approve or renew the Fund's Investment Advisory and Administration Agreements. The members of the Investment Committee are Frank L. Bowman, Kathleen A. Dennis, Nancy C. Everett, Jakki L. Haussler, James F. Higgins, Manuel H. Johnson, Joseph J. Kearns, Michael F. Klein, Michael E. Nugent, W. Allen Reed and Fergus Reid. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2026-02-03