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Navigating the Wave of Asset Manager Layoffs

Insights into the Restructuring of the Investment Management Industry

As the financial landscape continues to shift, layoffs have become an inevitable reality for many asset managers. Global asset-management firms have been compelled to restructure and implement layoffs due to outflows, performance challenges, technological shifts, mergers, and other competitive pressures in the past year.

No matter the numbers, it's natural to wonder if the reductions have cut into firms' investment capabilities. This report offers a qualitative survey of the impact of some of the largest and most notable investment management industry layoff announcements since the start of 2023.

Download our latest report for an in-depth analysis of restructuring trends in the investment management industry and their impact.

What's inside

  • Details of recent layoffs and restructuring efforts across prominent firms in the investment management industry. 
  • Exploration of the challenges driving these layoffs, including the shift from higher fee active strategies to passive approaches. 
  • Analysis of the potential future of the industry, including expected trends in fees and the resilience of firms offering diverse investment strategies. 

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