Bonus season might see traders lose out again
Sales and trading businesses of banks have a structural problem in claiming share of incentive pool
Sales and trading businesses of banks have a structural problem in claiming share of incentive pool

Executives brace for more challenging period ahead as interest rates fall

Instant ability to trade tempts many to make bad decisions

Loan growth and hedging help bolster banking sector profitability

Plus the social media lawsuits

But it relies on a host of rosy assumptions going in investors’ favour

The sector remains untested in a severe or prolonged economic downturn