by Tom Ragland | Feb 18, 2026 | IB360
www.instagram.com/tomragland_/?hl=en The post Managing Director 2025 Compensation: Bonuses/Deferred/Clawbacks appeared first on Investment Banking 360.
by Tom Ragland | Feb 16, 2026 | IB360
February 16, 2026 The New Math of the Street: How 2026 Tax Laws Are Reshaping IB Bonuses In the world of investment banking, the “bonus” is rarely just a check; it is a complex instrument of retention, risk management,...
by Tom Ragland | Feb 2, 2026 | IB360
February 02, 2026 2025 Bonus Recap: The Bull Market Returns to the Bonus Pool As we move through the first quarter of 2026, the data for the 2025 bonus cycle is finally in, and the sentiment across the Street is the most positive it has been since the 2021 peak. After...
by Tom Ragland | Jan 26, 2026 | IB360
January 26, 2026 As we move into 2026, the investment banking landscape is experiencing a renaissance. After a period of cautious dealmaking, the floodgates have opened, driven by a multi-year rebound in M&A, an IPO revival, and massive infrastructure investments...
by Tom Ragland | Jan 5, 2026 | IB360
January 05, 2026 After the volatility of previous years, 2026 is projected to be a year of strategic replacement and selective expansion. Deal Flow Recovery: Following the interest rate cuts of 2025, M&A and capital markets activity have regained momentum. This...
by Tom Ragland | Dec 29, 2025 | IB360
December 29, 2025 1. The “Bonus Resignation” Cliff The day after bonuses are deposited into bank accounts is often referred to as “Resignation Day.” Recruitment activity spikes immediately following these dates....
