Asia bank bonuses fall prey to HQ missteps

The region’s investment bankers are about to find out that, although they had a good year as a group, this will probably not be reflected in their bonus.

How much is an Asian investment banker worth About 5% more than last year apparently, FinanceAsia is hearing.

Bonus season is upon us once again and the region’s investment bankers are about to find out that, although they had a good year as a group, this will probably not be reflected in their bonus.

Although this time of year traditionally sees bankers handed controversially huge payouts  much to the delight of sports car showrooms and luxury goods stores  this year will see a touch more collective realism.

“In the current climate, bonuses provide much greater insight into a team...

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