3rd Quarter 2019

By doubleup | November 12, 2019 |

Compensation Trends and Projections November 2019 After the third quarter, Johnson Associates projects modest decreases in incentive compensation across asset management and investment and commercial banking vs. slight increases in alternatives. Major investment & commercial banking firms struggled in trading and underwriting while investment and wealth management remained flat. Geopolitical tension, interest rates, and market…

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2nd Quarter 2019

By doubleup | August 7, 2019 |

Compensation Trends and Projections August 2019 Johnson Associates projections for year-end financial services compensation indicate slight increases for alternatives firms. Strategic hiring in technology, risk, and low-cost geographies. Incentive funding for traditional asset management flat to down 5%. Modest declines for investment and commercial banking projected.

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3rd Quarter 2018

By doubleup | November 12, 2018 |

Compensation Trends and Projections November 2018 After the third quarter, Johnson Associates projects modest increases in incentive compensation across financial services for year-end 2018.  Incentive compensation for asset management is expected to be up moderately. Major investment & commercial banking firms continued strong performance in equities trading and underwriting.  Although some firms increased headcount, year-end…

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