RBS tells staff of equity job cuts

Global head of equities Frank McKirgan told staff this morning that the bank would start winding down parts of its equity capital markets and cash equities business after failing to find a buyer, affecting 200 to 300 staff

Royal Bank of Scotland will start winding down parts of its equity capital markets and cash equities business, staff were told this morning by global head of equities Frank McKirgan.

The UK bank announced in January 12 it would restructure its wholesale banking division, with Lazard employed to try and find a buyer for certain investment banking businesses.

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