International equity indexes went north on January 16, all set for wide gains. The European shares lighted up the way, taking their direction from positive trading trends in Asia-Pacific region. The US dollar also bounced up from its three year low ..

HSBC has a three year head start on their foreign investment banking competitors in China due to their management control of their securities venture. Currently, non Chinese groups are limited to only 49% per cent stakes in joint ventures. However, ..