The group has listed over a dozen entities in China and Hong Kong, mostly in transportation, and its bank wins plaudits for its service culture and IT savvy.

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The service, though expensive, wins over other credit channels with a four day clearance period which makes it easier than getting a loan from a bank.

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America's Internal Revenue Service has notched up some big wins.

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