Morgan Stanley, a leading investment banking firm, is reportedly preparing to reduce its workforce within its wealth management division.
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This move is indicative of a larger trend of job cuts across various Wall Street firms that began last year.
The planned layoffs are expected to affect less than 1% of the staff in the division, highlighting the cautious measures companies are taking to manage costs amid uncertainties regarding the U.S.