Nearly a year since I was laid off. It was miserable waiting for the axe to fall. Now things are much better for me. Just wondering is it working out for people still there?
What does the LSEG deal mean for all those that signed the pledge ?
I am guessing there will be a new pledge ?
LSEG Officially Announces Proposed Refinitiv Acquisition
https://www.lseg.com/resources/media-centre/press-releases/proposed-all-share-acquisition-refinitiv-create-financial-markets-infrastructure-leader-future
LSE
Looks like next week https://www.lseg.com/resources/media-centre/press-releases/statement-regarding-press-speculation
Refinitiv deal with London Stock Exchange
Looks like an announcement very soon on tie up with London Stock Exchange. Any one got any news on this, other than what is on main news sites (including Reuters ) ? Sit tight, it's all going to kick off again.
Talent Solutions Group Inc - hiring for Refinitiv
I know that this is not "layoff" news but those of us who have been laid off might be interested in knowing that Talent Solutions Group Inc is a recruiting agency for Refinitiv (in Brookfield, Wisconsin at least). I caught 2 initial postings on the... — read more
Bloomberg still kicking your butt?
Bloomberg was kicking TR/refinitiv’s butt for a long time. Leaner, meaner, smarter people, better products. Is that still the case?
Deutsche Bank will cut 18,000 jobs over three years
Looks like they are exiting “buying and selling of shares” as BBC report it. Guess this will impact Refinitiv sales and subscriptions ? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48901565
H2 Changes rumors
Anyone got rumors to share on the upcoming structural changes being announced on 27th for H2?
Nobody wants Reuters
Pasting the thread in the page next door. https://www.thelayoff.com/t/Z5Ya8ZF I don't know what the heck we are paying $325m a year for. Corporate debt is exploding in China & India - where is the news coverage?? They're not covering what matters to... — read more
FXAll Matching and Dealing (FXT)
Has FXAll / Matching & Dealing (FXT) been sold to Deutsche Börse yet ? It was described as one of jewels in Refinitiv crown and selling the jewels to payoff the debts seemed the route they were taking. I was told the Fx business is a cash cow with... — read more
Risk business
Any rumors of if and when this is getting sold off???
Executive Lounge Team
The same week they returned from sunning themselves in Bali at shareholder expense they posted about how excited they were about the next Dave and Babs executive vacation in Marrakesh. This shower of industry lightweights have spent years holding... — read more
Goodbye KYCaaS
Goodbye KYCaaS and the 100’s of staff that have sweated blood and tears for that business over the last few years. Writing was on the wall. Laughable that this decision was based on “Refinitiv’s unwavering pursuit of growth!”
It’s coming....
Big KYCaaS announcement on Monday 3rd. It’s time...
I was being informed....
Mgr in HK office was given a list of employee visiting this site and the amount of time they spend on weekly basis. Use your phone to post!
So Quiet!
This blog has been quiet in the past few days. I guess everything is ok now!
Can we change our business strategy?
Move away from layoffs to something that might actually result in some positive changes down the line? I'm tired of the same old thing done over and over again without any results. It doesn't take a genius to see something needs to change. Although... — read more
BOUM GOES EIKON AND FXT
new world record !!! a 12 hour outage of eikon and fxt and they have no clue where it is from. keep outsourcing. started at 3am gmt and still going strong ! please raise a ticket siiiiiiir
Are you serious?!
I am not sure why employees would think posting negative posts here is helping you to survive through this or next or even next next round. Or I can assume some of you who post here were the ones already being let go and now trying to avenge this... — read more
Trim higher management to safe jobs
observed that none of ELTs or >95% tier 2,3 and 4 management remained in position while almost no changes at entitlements i.e. enjoying "exclusive incentives/benefits package". Trim a few ELTs with theirs' packages will safe hundreds of job, if those... — read more
This company isn't worth it anymore
Forget about TR, this is now Blackstone. Blackstone is the king of Modern slavery, at the expense of their loyal employees and their families. I hate Blackstone. It destroyed my company, and slowly my life.
A question for the newest layoffs
We had a 'Townhall' yesterday where they explained their ultimate plan (with not much detail) where our boss said that we may or may not follow some or all of what we listened in on. My questions, since we are going (or some of us already have gone)... — read more
Where's the Leadership?
Figuratively and literally. 3XSQ, London and other layoffs and they are once again cowardly and silent. Pampering themselves at great company expense in Bali while cost cutting with others livelihoods. The weakest most incompetent and shameful... — read more
Nicosia office shut down
Nicosia office will be shut down next December 2019..they signed for their packs..
You will be the next! missing TR #LCR #MTR
I have an idea for all of us vendors, customers to add in all emails at the end "LCR" (LOW COST RULES) or "MTR" (missing Thomson Reuters)as support for Refinitiv ideas.
Gdynia hit on a small level
These 2 months all recently joined analysts in KYC were told their contracts wont be prolonged. Moreover today a meeting scheduled with TF. Hoping for the best, but atmosphere here is like at cemetary :(
FxAll, nice knowing you....
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-refinitiv-divestiture-fxall-exclusive-idUSKCN1RM2IC this is "enabling Refinitiv to trim its debt pile following its acquisition last year by a consortium led by Blackstone Group LP in a $20-billion leveraged... — read more
What is future of BETA systems in Brookfield WI
BETA Systems has been rebranded through the years and is now called Refinitiv but most people and clients still call it BETA. They do back office brokerage for several brokerage firms. Biggest client is WFA. What is their future?
3XSQ is going away - notices in Sept, execution by December
3XSQ is going away - notices in Sept, execution by December. When I say 3XSQ, yes, all in the NY office.
Servance Package after July
Just want to get an idea. I wonder if anyone has some insight on how the package would look like after July 1st? I have been with the companies for a little more than 10 years. I want to see what I should do now? Should I wait to see if something... — read more
Layoffs today and last Friday in NYC?
Is this true? How many?
Is this a good time to join Refinitiv?
Is this firm really supposed to be a new path To allow the firm to grow or just a way to stage an eventual sale?
Wells fargo is in talks to divest the retirement plan seriives business
How does this help or hurt refinitiv
Not as promising as you think out there!
I have been searching outside of R since Jan and hoping to land on something after the AIP. The sight aint too promising though. Either pay aint as good or the benefit. May have to stay till the music chair event again. Funny thing is my clients all... — read more
Refinitiv added to Most Active list on TheLayoff
ELT rejoice, you've finally achieved something you can take credit for. Give yourselves a well deserved vacation in Bali Wait...
AIP
Director level here, just informed that TR AIP target at nearly 135% after jettisoning F&R. Refinitiv AIP at barely 109%. No pro-rated TR AIP for 9 months and RFT for 3 as should be by rights for ex TR. Apparently, they covered this in the fine print... — read more
Second round has started at 3XSQ New York
Pricing service lost another 3, hearing a few here and there elsewhere. Is this going to be a stealth round?? anyone else seeing cuts please add...
Singapore processes slowing down
Approval processes are taking much longer than it did under previous management. Too much focus on optics rather than performance??
New CFO leading a change?
A couple of months back newly joined CFO an outsider presumably recruited by BS. No idea what had happened all of a sudden the whole of Digital and Business Technology group is going to report to a CFO. Remind you this group has got possibly most... — read more