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Investec puts around 10 London jobs at risk as banking cuts continue

Large investment banks have kept a focus on costs despite an uptick in fees

Investec is planning to trim London headcount again as the sector awaits a full recovery
Investec is planning to trim London headcount again as the sector awaits a full recovery Photo: Waldo Swiegers via Getty Images

Investec has put around 10 London jobs at risk, as City banks continue to trim headcount this year, even as fees improve. 

The South Africa-headquartered investment bank informed its employees of the cuts on 3 July, according to people familiar with the matter. 

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