Banker bonuses have nowhere to hide under EU's final pay rules
Brussels
EUROPEAN Union regulators have drawn the line between fixed and variable pay: the bonus cap will receive no exemptions, and cash allowances will be closely scrutinised to avoid a circumvention of the rule.
The European Banking Authority issued its final guidelines on remuneration on Monday. While the London-based standard-setter for EU banking supervision gave leeway to smaller banks and operators through a handful of waivers, it makes it clear that the ban on bonuses of more than twice fixed pay will be enforced.
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