Paul Schulte checks information at his own desk in Hong Kong October 7, 2013. After 27 years working for investment banks and hedge funds, Hong Kong-based equity research analyst Schulte decided it was time to fly solo. He is among a growing number of independent analysts challenging the overly optimistic ratings that the sell side analysts often give to the companies they cover. Picture taken October 7, 2013.
REUTERS/Bobby Yip (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT)