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A man yawn as he waits to cross a road in Beijing on May 24, 2013. Manufacturing activity in China contracted in May for the first time in seven months, HSBC said May 23, in another sign of the weakness of recovery in the world's second-largest economy. A man yawn as he waits to cross a r
A man plays a flute as a driver holds out money on a road in Beijing on May 24, 2013. Manufacturing activity in China contracted in May for the first time in seven months, HSBC said May 23, in another sign of the weakness of recovery in the world's second-largest economy. A man plays a flute as a driver hol
Workers unload goods from a truck on a street in Shanghai on May 23, 2013. Manufacturing activity in China contracted in May for the first time in seven months, HSBC said on May 23, in another sign of the weakness of recovery in the world's second-largest economy. Workers unload goods from a truck o
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 22: Dan Norton receives the HSBC England Sevens Player of the Year award from Ben Ryan and Andrea de Vincentiis during The RPA awards at Battersea Evolution on May 22, 2013 in London, England. LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 22: Dan Nor
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - APRIL 05: Adam Hadwin chats with his caddie during the second round of the Brasil Classic Presented by HSBC at the Sao Paulo Golf Club on April 5, 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - APRIL 05: Adam
People walk past a branch of the HSBC bank in London, Wednesday, May 15, 2013, after the bank announced 2 to 3 billion US dollars in new cuts as it continues to trim its global empire. Europe's biggest bank by market value, HSBC announced a doubling of its profit earlier this month as it reaped the benefits of recent restructuring, trimming around 40,000 jobs from a workforce of about 300,000 since 2011, but the new cost cutting is widely expected to translate into additional layoffs. People walk past a branch of the HS
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 15: Tim Mikkelson of the New Zealand All Blacks Sevens team arrives at Auckland International Airport with the HSBC Sevens World Series Trophy on May 15, 2013 in Auckland, New Zealand. The All Blacks Sevens return home after winning the London Sevens tournament. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 15: Ti
People sit in an outdoor coffee shop in front of an HSBC bank branch in Valletta May 8, 2013. There are so many similarities between Cyprus and Malta that some investors have wondered whether Malta might follow Cyprus in needing a bailout to survive the region's economic crisis. But Malta's risk profile is far different to that of Cyprus, and on the basis of banking risk and its economy, it seems unlikely that Malta will be the next euro member to need rescuing. The European Commission expects growth on the small island economy of just 450,000 people to pick up this year and next, driven by rising domestic demand and increased net exports. Picture taken May 8, 2013. To match Analysis EUROZONE-MALTA. People sit in an outdoor coffee sho
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 12: New Zealand coach Gordon Tietjens and captain Tim Mikkelson pose with the trophies after winning the Marriott London Sevens and the HSBC World Series at Twickenham on May 12, 2013 in London, England. LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 12: New Zeala
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 12: The New Zealand team perform the haka after winning the the Marriott London Sevens and the HSBC World Series at Twickenham on May 12, 2013 in London, England. LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 12: The New Z
This file picture dated December 23, 2009 shows Herve Falciani, a French citizen and former employee of HSBC Private Bank in Geneva, in Nice, southeastern France. Falciani, accused of stealing bank files recovered by the French tax authorities, was arrested in Barcelona on July 1, 2012, and then released on bail in December. A Spanish court refused on May 8, 2013 to extradite ex-HSBC worker Herve Falciani over Swiss bank data theft. This file picture dated December 23
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: The tour management are seated on stage during the 2013 British and Irish Lions tour squad and captain announcement at London Syon Park Hotel on April 30, 2013 in London, England. LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: The to
Shoppers gather as they walk on a popular shopping street in Beijing on April 23, 2013. Manufacturing activity in China slowed in April due to sluggish foreign demand, HSBC said, in a sign of further weakness in the world's second-largest economy. Shoppers gather as they walk on a p
People sit beneath a sign at a museum in Beijing on April 23, 2013. Manufacturing activity in China slowed in April due to sluggish foreign demand, HSBC said, in a sign of further weakness in the world's second-largest economy. People sit beneath a sign at a muse
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - APRIL 04: Mike Lavery hits a shot during the first round of the Brasil Classic Presented by HSBC at the Sao Paulo Golf Club on April 4, 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - APRIL 04: Mike
Herve Falciani, a former HSBC worker wanted in Switzerland on allegations of stealing data on tens of thousands of Swiss bank accounts, appears before a High Court judge for extradition proceedings in San Fernando de Henares, near Madrid, April 15, 2013. Herve Falciani, a former HSBC worke
Herve Falciani, a former HSBC worker wanted in Switzerland on allegations of stealing data on tens of thousands of Swiss bank accounts, looks at the camera as he appears before a High Court judge for extradition proceedings in San Fernando de Henares, near Madrid, April 15, 2013. The face of the police officer was pixelated at source. Herve Falciani, a former HSBC worke
Herve Falciani sits in Madrid's National court on the outskirts of Madrid, Monday April 15, 2013. Spain's National Court is holding an extradition hearing for a former bank employee wanted by Switzerland for allegedly stealing confidential information related to thousands of customers with Swiss accounts. Herve Falciani, a French-Italian citizen, allegedly removed data linked to at least 24,000 customers of HSBC's Swiss subsidiary, potentially exposing many to prosecution by tax authorities in their home countries. He passed a list of names to French authorities. Herve Falciani sits in Madrid's Nat
Herve Falciani, a French citizen and former employee of HSBC Private Bank in Geneva, attends a court hearing in San Fernando de Henares, near Madrid, on April 15, 2013, to examine an extradition request to Switzerland. Falciani, accused of stealing bank files recovered by the French tax authorities, was arrested in Barcelona on July 1, 2012, and then released on bail in December. Herve Falciani, a French citizen an
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - APRIL 07: Dawie van der Walt of South Africa hits a shot during the final round of the Brasil Classic Presented by HSBC at the Sao Paulo Golf Club on April 7, 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - APRIL 07: Dawi
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - APRIL 07: Kevin Kim of the USA holes a birdie putt during the final round of the Brasil Classic Presented by HSBC at the Sao Paulo Golf Club on April 7, 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - APRIL 07: Kevi
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - APRIL 07: Benjamin Alvarado of Chile (L) and Sebastian Arcuri of HSBC Brazil (R) pose with the trophy after Alvarado's victory at the Brasil Classic Presented by HSBC at the Sao Paulo Golf Club on April 7, 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - APRIL 07: Benj
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - APRIL 07: Richard S. Johnson of Sweden plays a bunker shot during the final round of the Brasil Classic Presented by HSBC at the Sao Paulo Golf Club on April 7, 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - APRIL 07: Rich
Naina Lal Kidwai, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) president and HSBC India country head, attends a session at the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) annual conference in Boao town, Hainan province April 6, 2013. The forum will take place from April 6 to 8. Naina Lal Kidwai, Federation of Ind
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - APRIL 03: A general view of the 18th hole and clubhouse during the pro-am at the Sao Paulo Golf Club prior to the start of the Brasil Classic Presented by HSBC on April 3, 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - APRIL 03: A ge
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - APRIL 03: Bill Hurley III hits a shot during the pro-am at the Sao Paulo Golf Club prior to the start of the Brasil Classic Presented by HSBC on April 3, 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - APRIL 03: Bill
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - APRIL 03: Troy Merritt (L) shakes hands with Gary Player of South Africa during the pro-am at the Sao Paulo Golf Club prior to the start of the Brasil Classic Presented by HSBC on April 3, 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - APRIL 03: Troy
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - APRIL 03: Brazilian actor Rodrigo Lombardi waits on a tee box during the pro-am at the Sao Paulo Golf Club prior to the start of the Brasil Classic Presented by HSBC on April 3, 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - APRIL 03: Braz
The Hong Kong headquarters of Standard Chartered (3rd L) and HSBC (R) are seen against the backdrop of Victoria Harbour and Kowloon, as view from the Peak, in Hong Kong on January 3, 2009. Hong Kong's economy is 'highly exposed' to the crisis in global financial markets and is headed for a marked slowdown, the International Monetary Fund said in a report released recently. However, the Asian financial hub has made welcome moves to try to mitigate the effect of the global slowdown and its finances were in a solid position, the IMF said in a report on the territory's economy. The Hong Kong headquarters of Stand
CORRECTION-YEAR (L to R) The Bank of China building, the Cheung Kong Centre, HSBC Bank headquarters and the Standard Chartered Bank building are pictured in Hong Kong on February 17, 2010. CORRECTION-YEAR (L to R) The Bank o