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'Big BofA bonuses'

Bank of America Corp has been paying millions in bonuses in order to lure talent and retain investment bankers the company views as vital, the New York Post reported, citing sources.

Among those who are said to have received payouts are two former Merrill Lynch bankers, Fares Noujaim, recently appointed BofA's vice chairman of investment banking, and Harry McMahon, the paper said.