The mass exodus at China's top state banks
More bankers join financial firms after cuts to pay, perks in Beijing's anti-graft efforts
Shanghai
BANKERS at China's top state lenders are quitting in increasing numbers because of cuts to their pay and perks, and moving to a new breed of financial firms such as leasing companies, trusts and online platforms, bankers and headhunters have said.
As part of an austerity, anti-graft drive, Beijing last year dictated pay cuts of up to a half for senior-level state bankers. Some state-owned lenders have since quietly cut salaries across the board.
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