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Credit Suisse staff cuts hit London leveraged finance and ECM teams as swingeing layoffs start

As much as 15% of its London ECM team is at risk of redundancy

Overall, Credit Suisse is aiming to reduce headcount by 9,000 people by the end of 2025, with 2,700 roles to be stripped out before the end of 2022
Overall, Credit Suisse is aiming to reduce headcount by 9,000 people by the end of 2025, with 2,700 roles to be stripped out before the end of 2022 Photo: Getty Images

Credit Suisse is making deep cuts to its European leveraged finance and capital markets teams as the Swiss bank began a round of layoffs in London.

As much as 15% of its London-based equity capital markets team has been put at risk, according to people familiar with the matter, including three managing directors.

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