This week 's layoff announcement had been widely expected . HSBC , Asia 's largest bank , to lay off up to 14,000 staff between 2014 and 2016 . Staff are part of plan to save $ 2- $ 3 billion over next few years . ' HSBC terribly bloated ' said one executive search director . Wealth management jobs growing , investment banking in Asia growing , industry expert .
HSBC , Asia 's largest bank , to lay off up to 14,000 staff between 2014 and 2016 . Staff are part of plan to save $ 2- $ 3 billion over next few years . ' HSBC terribly bloated ' said one executive search director . Wealth management jobs growing , investment banking in Asia growing , industry expert .