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Wells Fargo initiates layoffs amid dealmaking downturn
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Published Nov 14, 2023 01:45PM ET
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NEW YORK - Wells Fargo & Co (NYSE:WFC) has begun layoffs within its corporate and investment banking division, affecting 40-50 employees from managing directors to junior staff. This move is a response to a prolonged slump in dealmaking activity, as the bank seeks to streamline operations and manage costs more effectively.
Today, the company confirmed the job cuts as part of a broader cost-cutting strategy that reflects similar actions taken by other financial giants, including Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS), Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS), Deutsche Bank (NYSE:DB), JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), and Truist Financial (NYSE:NYSE:TFC). These firms have all been downsizing their workforces in response to a slowdown in mergers and acquisitions.
The internal memo that announced these changes highlighted the bank's commitment to its corporate and investment banking operations, despite the need for reductions. Wells Fargo boasts a robust talent pool and remains dedicated to delivering on its strategic objectives within this sector.
Additionally, the departure of Lear (NYSE:LEA) Beyer, a veteran equity capital markets banker who has been with Wells Fargo for nearly 18 years, was also made public. While a spokesperson confirmed Beyer's exit, no further comments were provided regarding his decision to leave the firm.
The retrenchment at Wells Fargo comes at a time when the top five Wall Street banks have experienced seven consecutive quarters of declining investment banking fees. This trend marks a significant shift from the pandemic era's heightened M&A activity. Consequently, Johnson Associates Inc., a compensation consulting firm, projects that merger advisers could see their payouts reduced by 25% in 2023.
As of September 30, Wells Fargo reported a year-on-year decrease in its workforce numbers, with total employment dropping 5% to 227,363 employees. This reduction is indicative of the broader industry challenges as financial institutions adapt to changing market conditions.
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