07/16/2012

UBS rolls over unique Australia banker bonus deal

Bonuses often make up the majority of pay for senior investment bankers, with managing directors at most major Western banks usually in line to make around $1 million or more a year.

07/16/2012

JPMorgan Cuts Investment Banking Compensation

Bloomberg reports that the unit set aside $4.91bn for pay in the first six months of the year, enough to compensate each of the 26,553 employees an average of $184,989 for the period, according to figures posted on the firm's website.

07/15/2012

SWFs go shopping for managers

The asset management arms of banks, many of which are keen to sell, are likely to head the list of acquisition targets.

07/15/2012

Citi awarded title of 'Best Bank in Asia'

The award process is increasingly more competitive and for Citi to continue to win the best bank award is a reflection of Citi's continued commitment, growth and investment in Asia.

07/15/2012

Barclays reassures staff that Bob Diamond's 'baby' is safe

"This is inevitable in a situation such as this – but it is simply speculation. In the face of that, it is important that you hear from us, on behalf of the Board, an unequivocal statement: our strategy and business model were right for Barclay

07/15/2012

Queen's Bankers Deny Breach In Security

Royal Bank of Scotland-owned Coutts, which has served as banker to the Royal Family since the 18th century, said it had no evidence that client confidentiality had been compromised.

07/15/2012

Danger of sign-on bonus expectations

Increased adviser poaching by means of large sign-on fees could result in a growing expectation such bonuses will remain, a number of recruiters said.

07/15/2012

FirstRand duplicates private banks

BANKING group FirstRand has repeatedly been asked why it maintains two private banking brands in RMB Private Bank and FNB Private Clients.