Morgan Stanley Announces Large-Scale Layoffs, Affecting Approximately 2,500 Employees

Morgan Stanley Reports 3% Workforce Reduction

Key Figures:

• 2,500: Number of employees laid off by Morgan Stanley
• 3%: Percentage of total workforce affected by layoffs
• 82,992: Global workforce size as of 31 December 2025

Morgan Stanley, a leading investment banking firm, has reportedly implemented a significant restructuring effort, resulting in the layoff of 2,500 employees, which represents approximately 3% of its global workforce. The job cuts are said to have affected various major divisions, including investment banking, trading, and wealth.

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However, it appears that Morgan Stanley's financial advisors will not be impacted by the layoffs. The exact geographies that will be most affected by the job cuts remain unclear at this time.

According to reports, the decision to trim the workforce was based on strategy and individual performance, rather than the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). This move is part of a larger trend of job cuts in the industry, with many firms reassessing their workforce in response to changing market conditions.