Citigroup still not raising Associate salaries

So almost all the major bulge brackets have raised IBD Associate pay to $150k for first years (from $125k). The only major ones who haven't in the US are Wells Fargo, Deutsche Bank, and Citigroup. Given the fines and toxic culture at WF and DB, I understand why they can't afford to make the move. However, I don't understand why Citi is refusing to make the change. I'm currently a Citi Associate, and the fact that the firm hasn't replied to Associates's requests for a discussion is pretty disheartening and frankly, embarrassing. Kind of frustrated so wanted to know what everyone's thoughts were? Is this damaging the firm's reputation and/or limiting exit opportunities?

 
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Are you a current A1? Because FT offers for summer interns were $150K base from what I've heard through the grapevine for Citi...

Also, for WF, true, they kept their base low, but in lieu of a salary bump I heard signing bonuses for summers that received offers were in the neighborhood of $80K

 

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