Barclays (BCS) is expected to boost annual bonuses by as much as 20%, following a strong year for its traders and investment bankers, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
A 5% to 10% increase in annual awards is expected for those in Barclays' trading unit, while bonuses for bankers in debt and equity capital markets could rise by 10% to 20%, the report said.
Final decisions on the bonus pool are still being made, the report added.
A Barclays spokeswoman declined to comment, according to the report.
Barclays did not immediately reply to MT Newswires' request for comment.
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