Aug 11, 2011

BB with best equity research in Asia?

Hi guys:

I'm a college senior trying to break into equity research through full time recruit this year. Just curious, is there a league table for BBs for equity research? which BB's in Asia (hong kong, china, singapore) have the best equity research department? whose reports are held up with high regards in the industry?

thanks, and i'd really appreciate your help!

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Wannabedude

15y

CLSA is meant to be really good.

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stocktwo50

15y

clsa is prob top. then citi probably. this isnt considering any locally based shops.

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Wannabedude

15y

i wouldnt look past macquarie either.. but they are going through some trying times.

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takeaction

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