For example, if a trader takes 10% of his book for a ten-year swap, then 5% of his previous year's bonus is used for the same position.

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Pre-defined bonus and salaries depending on draft position.

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If you're in a position where you receive an annual raise or bonus above the rate of inflation, Jenkins suggests you just hold your Committed Expenses steady for a while and let the raises or bonuses reduce the percentage over time.

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The IRS position was that what Enron paid for the annuities was in effect a signing bonus.

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Last year, Mr Corbett waived his bonus "in light of the events of the year and his position in the industry".

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After an opening bonus-point win at Edinburgh, this victory puts the Irish province in pole position in Pool Two, with home and away fixtures against Castres next up in December.

BBC: Leinster 41-11 Wasps

Contepomi's injury-time drop-goal left Toulouse hanging on for a bonus point but Leinster were unable to score again and left the French club in pole position to win the group with a home game against Edinburgh to finish.

BBC: Leinster 20-13 Toulouse