ALAN ALANSON
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Alan Alanson is a troubled banker. He lives and works in Hong Kong but spends much of his time on airplanes. His regular articles in Hong Kong’s leading newspaper, the South China Morning Post, describe the life and times of someone who is a bit too cynical not to notice how ridiculous the banking industry is. Click here for other recent articles in the South China Morning Post
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