Lazard said on Friday that it would cut 10 per cent of its staff over the course of 2023, citing a continuing deep chill in deal activity and high costs from adding staff during the pandemic.
Revenue from its deal advisory business fell 29 per cent in the first quarter from a year ago, according to earnings released on Friday. While asset management fees proved more resilient, overall Lazard reported an unexpected loss of $23mn.
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