Cuts announcedWednesday 4th March 2026Formal notice
Morgan Stanley to cut 2,500 jobs
Morgan StanleyQuietBanks & insuranceUS
WARN Act notice filed for 1 employee at Morgan Stanley's New York headquarters, effective May 2026.
“The rationale for the reduction is a combination of shifting business priorities, a revised global location strategy, and individual performance reviews”
The sources, oldest first
- 4th Mar
The Times Major outlet
Morgan Stanley announced plans to cut 2,500 jobs despite achieving record revenues.
- 4th Mar
Reuters Major outlet
Morgan Stanley laid off 2,500 employees across divisions.
- 4th Mar
Business Insider Trade press
Morgan Stanley announced a 3% workforce reduction across core business lines including banking, trading, and wealth management.
- 5th Mar
WARN notice (NY) Official
WARN Act notice filed for 1 employee at Morgan Stanley's New York headquarters, effective May 2026.
- 5th Mar
WARN notice (NY) Official
WARN notice filed for 1 employee at Morgan Stanley's New York headquarters, effective May 2026.
- 5th Mar
AP Major outlet
Morgan Stanley announced layoffs of approximately 3% of its workforce as job cuts continue across the financial sector.
- 5th Mar
finance.yahoo.com Trade press
Morgan Stanley announced cuts of 2,500 roles to prioritize AI efficiency and margins.
- 5th Mar
finance.yahoo.com Trade press
Morgan Stanley to cut 2,500 jobs amid strategic shift.
- 5th Mar
Times of India Trade press
Morgan Stanley laid off 2,500 employees.
- 5th Mar
finance.yahoo.com Trade press
Morgan Stanley announced a 3% workforce reduction despite record 2025 revenues.
- 5th Mar
Barron's Trade press
Morgan Stanley announced layoffs of 3% of its workforce; financial advisors were exempted from the cuts.
- 6th Mar
Finextra Trade press
Morgan Stanley announced job cuts affecting 2,500 staff across divisions.
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