JPMorgan, Goldman, Bank of America Boost Bonus Pools by at Least 10%

I do think it's a reflection of the strong year 2025 M&A is returning. Not only is it returning, but there are signs that it's going to continue into the year ahead. So that's an important kind of factor when banks are thinking about both how to reward their people, but also how to keep expenses in check.It's a fine line that they're walking. And when they're talking to their investors, at the end of the day, they want to keep their best talent, but they also can't overpay and then worry about down the line ...