Ambreen Chowdhury

Ambreen Chowdhury, Asia finance reporter for Bloomberg, dissects HSBC's surprising profit outlook despite a hefty $1.1 billion hit from the Madoff scandal. She delves into Hong Kong's wealth management prowess and the bank's strategy amid challenges like property exposure and an oversaturated real estate market. The discussion also touches on Europe's solar boom, highlighting how rapid adoption strains existing energy grids and the regulatory hurdles that need to be addressed for stability.