"The countdown to Wall Street's bonus season ends today - and the sums are expected to be big. Morgan Stanley is set to start telling employees the size of their 2025 bonuses as early as today, according to people with knowledge of the bank's plans. The firm is kicking off the announcements at major banks, which expect to communicate bonus numbers later this month."
"This year, financiers will probably be pretty happy, since year-end bonuses are expected to rise across almost every line of business, according to a November report by compensation consultancy Johnson Associates. Traders, who could see up to 25% increases, will likely come out on top, the report found, followed by mergers advisors and wealth managers.While 2025 had a volatile start, dealmaking and M&A activity picked up in the second half of the year."
Bonus season at the nation's largest banks begins with Morgan Stanley starting 2025 bonus announcements. Year-end bonuses are expected to rise across almost every business line, with traders potentially seeing up to 25% increases and mergers advisors and wealth managers following. Dealmaking and M&A activity strengthened in the second half of 2025, helping banks finish the year strongly and contributing to larger bonus pools. Global investment banking revenue surpassed $100 billion in 2025, the second-highest since 2021. Major banks will report fourth-quarter results next week. Banks typically keep bonus dates confidential and the timing of announcements can change.
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