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Goldman Sachs slashes London banker pay by 66% during the first quarter

Banks shelled out record bonuses in 2021 as dealmaking hit new highs

Goldman Sachs has shaved off $1bn in compensation costs during the first quarter for employees at its international branch, a figure which reflects how much it expects to spend on staff bonuses in 2022
Goldman Sachs has shaved off $1bn in compensation costs during the first quarter for employees at its international branch, a figure which reflects how much it expects to spend on staff bonuses in 2022 Photo: Chris J. Ratcliffe/Getty Images

Goldman Sachs reduced the amount it spends on pay for London-based staff by 66% during the first quarter as dealmaking fees have slumped.

The US bank has shaved off $1bn in compensation costs during the first quarter for employees at its Goldman Sachs International branch, a figure that reflects how much it expects to spend on staff bonuses in 2022, according to newly released accounts.

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