But as the economy develops, U.S.-style compensation packages are spreading.

FORBES: Capitalism is contagious

It is normal for bank lending to grow a bit faster than GDP in an emerging economy as the financial sector develops, but credit is outpacing GDP by an alarming margin in Argentina, Brazil, Hong Kong and Turkey.

ECONOMIST: Economics focus

"As China develops and grows their economy, there's a burgeoning middle class and they want to travel, " Goode said.

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