Nomura HK IBD vs. HSBC HK IBD (for SA)

Background: native Mandarin speaker and wish to have good exit opportunities after IB. Both positions are for IB summer analyst. Appreciate for any suggestions.

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ttpj26

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Both are OK MM in HK, but HSBC might have slightly better deal flow due to its DCM business. Again, no big difference between the two.......you could just go where you like (high return rate for both i think)

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