Bonus cycles at major HFs

Forgetting about wild claims about numbers, what are people's experiences at major pods, and major single managers with fiscal year (Jan-Dec?) and bonus payment (Dec / Jan / Feb / Mar) and what clawbacks are in place? Has this changed much in the last couple years?

I'm UK based. Does it vary between London and New York or similar worldwide?

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