Global investment banks are hiring on average 13.5% more graduates this year than last, according to a survey by Financial News.

The banks hiring the greatest number of recruits are Nomura, with a UK graduate intake of 52% more compared to last year, and Bank of America, which is hiring 33% more graduates than in 2006. Goldman Sachs is hiring 324 new analysts compared to 268 last year, a 21% increase. Deutsche Bank are hiring 10% more graduates this year.