The problem is no one wants to admit that the government owns these banks now. Whoever owns a company can set whatever salary they want.
When the govt. no longer owns them, the new owner can jack up the salaries.
If they don't like $500k, they can quit. It's very simple.
If someone takes the $500k and succeeds, that person will be a hero or financial wizard and thoroughly rewarded for years to come. That is a huge incentive already.
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When the govt. no longer owns them, the new owner can jack up the salaries.
If they don't like $500k, they can quit. It's very simple.
If someone takes the $500k and succeeds, that person will be a hero or financial wizard and thoroughly rewarded for years to come. That is a huge incentive already.