Fund manager Fidelity International to slash 9% of jobs globally – Reuters By Investing.com

Investing.com — Fidelity International is planning to reduce headcount by around 9% globally this year, Reuters reported, citing an internal memo from the fund management giant.

According to the report, the company said the job cuts, which will lead to the dismissal of roughly 1,000 workers, is part of a cost savings push that is expected to rein approximately $125 million a year in expenses.

Timelines would also be delayed on non-core projects, Reuters said, adding that the firm would instead focus on business operations that deliver the most value to clients.

Fidelity has recently been hit by a period of market volatility and elevated interest rates that has led many clients to shift their investments into lower-risk or passive alternatives.

A spokesperson for Fidelity confirmed the cuts, saying the company was taking a “sensible approach” to its cost base in a “challenging” economic environment, Reuters reported.