NEW YORK (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley (>> Morgan Stanley) Chief Financial Officer Ruth Porat said the bank is still committed to selling its physical oil business, even if its planned deal with Rosneft does not close.

In an interview with Reuters, Porat said the bank plans to consider alternative ways to divest the business if the Rosneft deal is unsuccessful.

Last week, Morgan Stanley said there is "no assurance" that transaction will close, citing a contractual requirement that all regulatory approvals must be received by year-end.

(Reporting by Lauren Tara LaCapra Editing by W Simon)

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