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Goldman hikes pay costs for London bankers by 9% as fees jump

The Wall Street bank’s international unit saw improved performance across investment banking and equities in the first quarter

Goldman Sachs saw improved performance in dealmaking in the first quarter in London despite a global decline
Goldman Sachs saw improved performance in dealmaking in the first quarter in London despite a global decline Photo: Michael Nagle/Getty Images

Goldman Sachs increased pay costs for its London bankers in the first quarter of 2025 as revenue jumped across its dealmaking and trading divisions.

The Wall Street bank hiked pay costs by 9% in the first three months of 2025 for Goldman Sachs International staff, according to newly released accounts, which it said reflected higher bonus accrual costs.

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