Barclays Capital has reduced its equities sales and trading business, Bloomberg reports. The investment bank cut nearly 50 jobs in its equities unit around the world, including 12 in Europe.

The downsizing is part of the bank’s mid-year performance evaluation. Barclays has appointed over 400 employees in the past 18 months, adds Financial Careers.

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