As everyone knows, there is nothing more precious to a banker than a league table. So they make great efforts to see they are composed properly. Thats why Asias top MA bankers were glad to meet with Securities Datas MA database manager James Susmann when he made a consultative trip to Asia yesterday. The New York-based Susmann was making his first trip to Asia to consult with local professionals on how the Asian MA league tables could be improved.
No one doubts the trip was well-timed. Last years MA league table caused some controversy, and thanks to the distorting impact of the PCCW-HKT deal, left...