Investment Banking Drives Profits at HSBC

The Financial Times, Peter Thal Larsen & Jane Croft, 01 August 2006Michael Geoghegan will set off on a whistlestop tour next month to introduce himself to HSBC's workforce around the world.During an 11-day trip, involving 23 presentations in 19 cities, stretching from Buenos Aires to Beijing, the new chief executive will set out his vision for the world's third-biggest bank.For Mr Geoghegan, the