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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Mar 5, 2026

Morgan Stanley Implements Global 3% Layoffs Across Three Core Divisions

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EFFECTIVE DATE
Mar 5, 2026

What we know

Department affected: core business lines.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Morgan Stanley has announced a global workforce reduction affecting 3% of its employees across three core divisions. This decision comes amidst ongoing disruptions in the financial sector, particularly influenced by advancements in artificial intelligence. While the exact number of employees impacted has not been disclosed, the layoffs reflect the company's strategic adjustments in response to changing market conditions. The firm is navigating a challenging environment, and these cuts are part of a broader trend seen across Wall Street as firms adapt to new technologies and economic pressures.

LayoffTalk has tracked 18 layoff events at Morgan Stanley since June 2025, including 528 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 14 additional events known from news reporting.

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Morgan StanleyMS
Financials · 80,000 employees
18
EVENTS TRACKED
528
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED APR 9, 2026LAST UPDATED AUG 13, 2026