01 Sep 2008 | Investment banking The nation's top investment banks are striving to compete with international rivals on a world scale. CICC's involvement this year on China's largest overseas investment should have sent shivers down the spines of American bankers. While they still lack the capabilities and technical know-how of their peers, it would be unwise to write off such well-capitalised players. Naomi Rovnick reports.
01 Sep 2008 | Market wrap Earthquakes wreak death and destruction in Sichuan, while authorities raise petrol and diesel prices. Beijing starts to restructure its telecoms and banking sectors, while state-owned lenders unveil sub-prime exposure.
01 Sep 2008 | Polls & awards