AllianceBernstein Holding LP plans to relocate its headquarters, chief executive and most of its New York staff to Nashville, Tenn., in an attempt to cut costs, according to people familiar with the matter, reports the Wall Street Journal.
The article says that “other money managers have also relocated staff to smaller, lower-wage cities that are emerging as unlikely hives of finance. Pacific Investment Management Co. plans to open a new office in Austin, Texas, later this year as part of a push to hire more tech-savvy workers,; Denver, meanwhile, has been host to a growing number of Charles Schwab Corp. and Fidelity Investments employees.”
“Wall Street’s migration began after the last financial crisis as banks and money managers looked to trim expenses or take advantage of lower tax rates. Hiring in lower-cost regions can mean millions of dollars in annual savings.”