The surge in banker bonuses within the financial sector continues to attract the attention of market analysts, as fluctuations in deal activity and evolving regulatory policies have a direct impact on the overall climate on Wall Street. Last year, banker bonuses increased by 31.5%, averaging US$244,700 per individual. At the same time, the securities industry bonus pool reached a record US$47.5 billion – the highest level since 1987 – highlighting the robust performance of a traditionally dynamic market.