by Tom Ragland | Apr 9, 2026 | IB360
April 09, 2026 Subject: Insight: The 2026 M&A Paradox – AI Ambition vs. Geopolitical Caution As we move through the second quarter of 2026, the M&A landscape is defined by a fascinating "multi-speed" recovery. While deal values have rebounded from...
by Tom Ragland | Mar 26, 2026 | IB360
March 26, 2026 THE GOLDEN HANDCUFFS INDEX Who Actually Wins in 2026? As deal volumes recover, a massive gap is opening between total compensation and effective hourly rate. Here's what the numbers really show. We all know the game: your bank announces a...
by Tom Ragland | Mar 17, 2026 | IB360
March 17, 2026 Week of March 17, 2026 | Your weekly pulse on investment banking — hiring, deals, and everything in between. 💰 Comp & Bonus Watch 💰 Bonus season is wrapping up, and the verdict? Uneven. Goldman's pool was up roughly 10%, with...
by Tom Ragland | Mar 2, 2026 | IB360
March 02, 2026 2025 Private Equity Compensation by AUM Total Cash Compensation Comparison (Base + Bonus) Figures reflect 2025 performance paid in early 2026 for (SF/NYC) Markets Title Fund Size (AUM) Execution / Investment Business Development (BD) Trends Associate MM...
by Tom Ragland | Feb 25, 2026 | IB360
February 25, 2026 I. 2025 Total Compensation Benchmarks (Base + Bonus) Figures represent total compensation for "Top Bucket" performance. Title Bulge Bracket Elite Boutique Middle Market Analyst 1 $180K – $220K $210K – $275K+ $150K – $185K Analyst 2 $210K –...
by Tom Ragland | Feb 18, 2026 | IB360
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