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Morgan Stanley Executives Forgo Bonuses, as Program Is Changed

“The bank told employees in a memo on Monday that its top three executives will not take bonuses this year and that it will introduce clawbacks to all employees' bonuses.”

Readers' Comments:

“It still sounds like a lot of bonus money will still end up in the hands of individuals party to this whole debacle. And why do I have a feeling us taxpayers will be on the line for their bonuses.”

— Posted by John

“Why such negative responses? This seems like a step in the right direction to me.”

— Posted by Steve