139. When assessing and considering whether the award of a retention bonus to identified staff is …

When assessing and considering whether the award of a retention bonus to identified staff is appropriate, investment firms and competent authorities may take into account at least the following:

• a. the concerns that lead to the risk that certain staff may choose to leave the investment firm;
• b. the reasons why the retention of those staff is crucial for the investment firm;
• c. the consequence if the staff member concerned leaves the investment firm;
• d. whether the amount of the awarded retention bonus is necessary and proportionate to retain the targeted staff member.

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