Through the wealth life

Chapter 310 HSBC's Actions

For Hang Seng Bank, which he owns, the senior management of HSBC has also been extremely busy these days. Shen Bi went to the headquarters of Hang Seng Bank in person and held a press conference at Hang Seng Bank to show HSBC's support for Hang Seng Bank and improve Public confidence in Hang Seng Bank.

The influence of HSBC Bank in Xiangjiang is really not covered. The second day after Shen Bi’s press conference, the phenomenon of long queues at Hang Seng Bank’s business outlets to withdraw money disappeared. The crisis of Hang Seng Bank is like this It was lifted by relying on the big tree of HSBC.

In Shen Bi's office, the manager of the bank's administrative department was reporting the situation of Hang Seng Bank to Shen Bi.

I only heard this person say to Shen Bi: "Chairman, the director of Hang Seng Bank reported that since you spoke in support of Hang Seng Bank, the run on Hang Seng Bank has basically disappeared, and the business has also picked up a little bit. It's just that if you want to return to the previous level, you need more money." A lot of time."

Shen Bi is already very satisfied with this result, he believes that with the passage of time, with the support of his own HSBC Bank, Hang Seng Bank will definitely be able to return to the previous level.I am also very happy about the influence of my HSBC Bank. Look at Wing Hang Bank, which has also suffered a run, and has not yet emerged from the quagmire.

Shen Bi asked the manager: "Manager Su, is there any news from Yongheng Bank?"

The manager Su replied: "Chairman, the major business outlets of Wing Hang Bank are still the same, there is no improvement. However, their funds are very sufficient, and there is no shortage of funds. Just yesterday Yong Hang The chairman of the bank's major shareholder Owen Trust Company came to Xiangjiang in person, and went to Li's Building yesterday afternoon."

When Shen Bi heard that the chairman of the holding company of Wing Hang Bank had personally visited the Li Group, he became a little worried.I have tried every means to prevent Li's Group from entering the banking industry in Xiangjiang. This time, it will not be for Li's Group to directly acquire Wing Hang Bank. Once Li's Group acquires the shares of Owen Trust Company, HSBC will have more A formidable enemy is coming, this is not what Shen Bi wants to see.

He knew that it was unrealistic to prevent the Li Group from entering the Xiangjiang banking industry.He just wanted to delay the entry of the Li Group as much as possible. During his tenure as the chairman of HSBC, he didn't want any bank in Xiangjiang to challenge HSBC's position.He hopes to bring HSBC to glory. As for after he leaves office, he can't worry about it.

Shen Bi said to Manager Su: "Go and make an appointment with the chairman of the Owen Trust Company for me. I have something to discuss with him."

Manager Su said: "Alright Chairman, I'll contact Mr. Anderson right away."

Shen Bi wanted to find out about Owen Trust Company first, to see if they were going to sell the shares of Wing Hang Bank.If that is the case, HSBC will also step in at that time, and will never allow the Li Group to easily obtain the controlling stake in Wing Hang Bank.

Shen Bi understood very well that in Xiangjiang in the future, the bank of the Li Group will definitely be the biggest competitor of HSBC. With the development speed of the Li Group, HSBC is likely to be no match for the bank of the Li Group in the future.He only hopes that he can suppress the banks of the Li Group during his tenure.

Shen Bi sat in his office, quietly thinking about how HSBC would deal with the impact brought by the Li Group in the future.

When the knock on the door sounded, Shen Bi recovered from his contemplation and withdrew his own thoughts, Shen Bi said, "Please come in."

Manager Su who had gone out not long ago came in and said to Shen Bi: "Chairman, Mr. Jim Anderson replied that they need to discuss with Ms. Luo Qianwen from Tianyu Investment Company this morning. Bank matters."

Shen Bi knew that the Lee Group would not let go of such an opportunity. The two banks were being run on, and Hang Seng Bank owned HSBC Holdings. The Lee Group obviously would not target Hang Seng Bank, and the largest shareholder of Wing Hang Bank was an American company. , the Li Group has enough reasons to do it.

Shen Bi was worried that after Li Guangyu became a controlling shareholder of Wing Hang Bank, he would definitely expand in a big way. Just look at the major groups under Li's.The second was never their goal. With the unlimited financial support of the Lee Group and the huge network of relationships behind Li Guangyu, Wing Hang Bank could quickly become the largest Chinese-owned bank in Hong Kong, and then challenge the status of HSBC and Standard Chartered.

Shen Bi said: "You use the phone on my desk to contact Mr. Anderson again, and I will communicate with him personally."

After hearing Shen Bi's instructions, Manager Su immediately picked up the phone on Shen Bi's desk, looked at the contact number recorded in his notebook, and dialed again according to the contact method.

At this time, in Roy Batty's office, Jim Anderson and Roy Batty were discussing the meaning of HSBC's call just now.

Jim Anderson said: "Baty, why do you think the chairman of HSBC is looking for me this time?"

Jim Anderson was a little surprised when he received this call. His company had no business relationship with HSBC. He only arrived in Xiangjiang yesterday, and the chairman of HSBC met him today. Irving Trust Company did not have such a big face to receive such a favor from HSBC. Take it seriously.

Roy Batty said: "Mr. Anderson, as the largest bank in Xiangjiang, HSBC is known as the central bank of Xiangjiang, and has a huge influence in Hong Kong. And at the beginning of this month, the friendly relationship between the Li Group and HSBC over the past few years came to an end. At the end of the day, the Lee Group parted ways with HSBC and began to cooperate with the Bank of East Asia in an all-round way. It is speculated that the Lee Group will establish its own financial group this year, and the bank is their top priority."

Jim Anderson's IQ is not low. After listening to Roy Batty's narration, he knew why Li Xuemei wanted to take all her shares directly at the Li's Building yesterday. Li's Group had long planned to enter the bank career, and here is an opportunity for them.

As for the chairman of HSBC Bank asking him to discuss with him, it is probably for this matter.Jim Anderson is also very aware of the situation of the Li Group. The entry of the Li Group into Xiangjiang's banking industry and the establishment of a financial group will have a huge impact on HSBC. His position in Xiangjiang's underground central bank may not be stable.

However, this is very beneficial to Owen Trust Company. The intervention of HSBC Bank will be a huge bargaining chip for me to negotiate with the Li Group. I can also pay a smaller price to bring Wing Hang Bank back to life.

While Jim Anderson was still thinking about something, the phone on the desk rang.

Roy Batty picked up the phone and said, "Hello, this is Roy Batty."

"Mr. Batty, hello! I'm Su Zihan from HSBC. Is Mr. Anderson still there? Our chairman, Mr. Shen Bi, wants to talk to him on the phone."

Roy Batty replied: "Ms. Su, our chairman is by my side."

Roy Batty reported the news on the phone to Jim Anderson and asked what he meant.

After listening, Jim Anderson took the receiver and said, "Hello, I'm Jim Anderson."

"Hello, Mr. Anderson, I'm Shen Bi." Shen Bi said.

Jim Anderson said: "Mr. Shen, I really can't leave this morning. I originally planned to visit you in person at your HSBC bank in the afternoon, but I didn't expect you to contact me so soon."

Jim Anderson is very happy. It seems that HSBC Bank is very worried that he will transfer all the shares to the Li Group. Otherwise, Shen Bi would not be so anxious to contact him, let the Li Group and HSBC fight, and he will benefit later. .

Shen Bi said: "Mr. Anderson, we at HSBC welcome you very much. We are also engaged in the financial industry, and I hope to have more exchanges with you in this regard."

Anderson replied: "Mr. Shen has led the development of HSBC to flourish, and it is a leader in the banking industry in Xiangjiang. We still need to learn a lot from your experience."

Jim Anderson knew that Shen Bi's call must be for the purpose of discussing with Li's Group today about Li's Group's shareholding.But Shen Bi didn't mention it, and he himself wouldn't talk about it. Let's see how long Shen Bi can endure.

Shen Bi said with a smile: "Mr. Anderson, you have won the prize. Here in Xiangjiang, we HSBC are nothing. If we want to say that the limelight is strong, it is the Li Group. In just over three years of development, the market value has already reached Our HSBC Bank is several times. Moreover, the Li Group is ambitious, and I am afraid that it will not be long before the Li Group becomes the overlord in the banking industry."

Jim Anderson knew that Shen Bi was telling himself that the Li Group was full of ambitions, and he should not do anything that would lure wolves into the house.And this is what Jim Anderson is more worried about. Once the Li Group takes a stake, if they join forces with the Feng family, he may be kicked out of Wing Hang Bank. If HSBC makes a move, he might be able to keep his rights in Wing Hang up.

Jim Anderson said: "Mr. Shen, I believe that the strength of your HSBC Bank is not so easily shaken. Now our Wing Hang Bank is struggling to develop and has to ask for help from the Li Group. So, whether you want it or not, you can To make a concession, I can't just watch Wing Hang Bank go out of business."

Shen Bi understood what Jim Anderson meant, that Wing Hang Bank was almost doomed, and even if it was to lure wolves into the house, they had to find the Li Group to save the situation. If HSBC did not want the Li Group to take a stake in Yong Hang, then please ask HSBC to take action Help Wing Hang Bank.

Shen Bi has not made a promise to Jim Anderson for the time being, and he still needs to discuss this matter with the high-level before he can make a decision.

Shen Bi said: "Mr. Anderson, you don't need to be in a hurry to reach an agreement with the Li Group. If you have time in the afternoon, you can come to our HSBC Bank. We will have a detailed discussion then. What do you think?"

Jim Anderson knew that HSBC had to consider whether he could help Yongheng, and Shen Bi would definitely discuss many issues with the senior management of the bank.He himself is not in a hurry for a day or two, and now Wing Hang Bank's funds can still be called.

Jim Anderson said: "Mr. Shen, I will visit you at HSBC in person at three o'clock in the afternoon. I also hope that HSBC can bring me some good news. Our Wing Hang Bank is already in crisis, and I must make an early decision Just do it."

Shen Bi didn't believe Jim Anderson's words, and it's not that he didn't know Yongheng's situation.

Shen Bi said, "Mr. Anderson, I'll be waiting for your arrival this afternoon."

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(End of this chapter)