Chase JF and PCCW launch online securities trading

Amidst the fanfare you would expect of a joint venture between global financial giant Chase JF and Pacific Century CyberWorks, the companies' online securities trading venture, 2cube, was officially launched today (Wednesday). Accompanied by a flashy video to the tune of ABBA's "Money, Money, Money", assembled executives spoke highly of the strength and reputation of the two parent companies, but avoided specific answers to questions about investor protection.Journalists had picked up…