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HSBC Boosts First-Year Banker Pay

By Rajiv Menon
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HSBC is reportedly the latest global bank to join the Wall Street trend of increasing salaries for junior executives.

Salaries of first-year analysts at HSBC’s investment bank will increase from $85,00 to $100,000, according to a report citing unnamed sources.

The bank introduced pay rises for existing analysts and associates in May.

London-headquartered HSBC joins a number of global financial institutions increasing wages to compete for investment banking talent including UBS, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan, Citigroup and Deutsche Bank.

Questions & Answers

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Which employees at HSBC will receive a pay rise?

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First-year analysts at HSBC's investment bank will see an increase in their salaries. Existing analysts and associates also received pay rises in May.

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What is the new salary for first-year analysts at HSBC?

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Salaries for first-year analysts at HSBC's investment bank will increase from $85,000 to $100,000. This is based on a report citing unnamed sources.

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Why is HSBC increasing salaries for its junior executives?

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HSBC is increasing wages to compete for investment banking talent. It joins other global financial institutions following a Wall Street trend.

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Which other banks have increased salaries for investment banking talent?

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Other banks that have increased wages include UBS, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan, Citigroup, and Deutsche Bank.

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