A report by Johnson Associates anticipates a divergence in year-end bonuses on Wall Street, with traders expected to see substantial increases. Equities traders could realize gains of 20% to 30%, while fixed income desks may achieve growth of 10% to 20%. In contrast, bonuses for M&A professionals are projected to remain flat or increase slightly, amidst muted activity in M&A and IPOs due to external economic factors. Private credit is noted as a bright spot, with bonus forecasts of 2.5% to 7.5% driven by increasing investor demand.
Private credit professionals are forecast to see bonuses rise between 2.5% and 7.5% as demand increases and firms compete for talent.
Equities traders are poised for bonus gains of 20% to 30%, while fixed income desks may see increases of 10% to 20%.
M&A advisors can expect bonuses to remain flat or increase by about 5%, far less than what was anticipated for 2025.
Last year's Wall Street bonuses hit a record $47.5 billion, reflecting a surge of 34% overall.
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