Goldman Lays Off 5% Trading Desk Staff

Goldman Sachs Group has terminated 5% of its trading desk staff.

Goldman Sachs Group has terminated 5% of its trading desk staff, Reuters reports. The move is part of the bank’s ongoing annual review process. One reason for the layoffs may be poor revenues that are forcing cost reductions in order to protect profits. Goldman closes its Principal Strategies trading group in 2010 to adhere to new regulations.

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