HSBC?s new China hand

The decision of Dr Guocang Huan to join HSBC was a major signal of the bank’s intentions vis-a-vis investment banking in China. Formerly head of Salomon Smith Barney's China business, he brought over five senior bankers to HSBC, where he is now vice chairman, Investment Banking and Markets, China. Here, he and Peter Au-Yang, co-head, Investment Banking, Asia Pacific, speak about HSBC’s plans for China