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Costs and ROE target cast a shadow on HSBC's results

Despite declaring strong profit growth and a stellar year in global banking and markets, HSBC's share price fell yesterday as investors questioned the higher costs and a reduced return-on-equity target.

February 28, 2011

Low ROE could hurt China's funding of its pension deficit

China''s pension funds will find it difficult to get sufficient returns from existing mainland-listed companies.

September 21, 2001

Low ROE could hurt China's funding of its huge pensions deficit

China''s listed companies suffer from low ROE. Unless it improves, the country''s shift from a pay-as-you-go system to a funded system could be compromised.

September 20, 2001