Goldman Sachs is preparing to offer higher bonuses than last year to its top performers in light of an industry trend of high turnover rates and following a record-breaking financial year for the company.

The Wall Street firm intends to surpass last year's bonuses due to the bull market in stocks and the surge in Merger and Acquisition (M&A) activities.

Recent months have seen many financial industry specialists leave their jobs in search of better opportunities, forcing Goldman Sachs to offer competitive remunerations.

By offering competitive bonuses, Goldman Sachs can recruit and retain high-performing traders, ensuring a steady inflow of lucrative deals and increasing firm's revenue.

Our Opinion 

It is essential in maintaining their position at the top of the investment banking league tables. Paying high bonuses to top-performing employees can serve to reward them for their hard work and success. This can have a positive impact on their morale and motivation, potentially encouraging them to work even harder to replicate their success in the future.

While offering larger bonuses could incentivize top performers and drive firm profitability can often lead to negative public opinion, particularly in situations of economic uncertainty or depression. Exposing the firm to negative public opinion and regulatory scrutiny must also be considered.

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