Investment Banking

Morgan Stanley banking boss warns of rising Brexit costs

Franck Petitgas says the price of losing London as Europe’s central finance hub will be high

Franck Petitgas
Franck Petitgas

One of Morgan Stanley’s top investment banking executives has warned the impact of losing London as Europe’s central finance hub will be costly, both to the bank and region.

Franck Petitgas, head of international Morgan Stanley, said he expected the bank’s Brexit-related costs to rise as it is forced to double up on certain tasks and hire in different countries, as London’s status as the centre of banking in Europe diminishes.

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