Bankers can expect a bumper bonus after standout year, but hopefully it won’t be an obscene sum

DECEMBER conjures up some wonderful imagery; it is a month filled with the smell of falling rain, festive goodies, fresh pine from Christmas trees – and year-end bonuses.

The mood must be especially sweet for some, such as the trio of Singapore banks that have had an outstanding year.

Bank profits hit all-time highs for the first nine months of 2024 (9M FY2024).