Chapter 798 Acquisition of HSBC! ? (asking for monthly votes)
Hong Kong, Peninsula Hotel.
A restaurant with a beautiful view outside the window.
As one of the most luxurious hotels in Hong Kong, this is a hotel where wealthy people often stay.
Ordinary people would never be willing to stay here for one night.
As for the luxury suites, the middle class would be very embarrassed.
The highest level of luxury suites can only be afforded by the rich.
Liu Tao sat and looked at the beautiful scenery outside. He has been in Hong Kong for three days.
Of course, he knew about Qian Huaqiang's affairs, but he did not intervene.
The little fights like children playing house really did not interest him.
Not long after, Liu Tao saw Pu Weishi coming over.
The two exchanged greetings, and then chatted while eating.
Obviously, the two had only met a few times and did not have a deep friendship, but at this time they were like old friends for many years.
About half an hour later.
Liu Tao just talked about business: "HSBC should know the current situation. There is no place for you in Hong Kong."
This time he came to Hong Kong, in addition to dealing with the company's affairs, another thing is to acquire HSBC Group's industry in Hong Kong.
At this time, HSBC still retains the right to print Hong Kong dollars, which is really inappropriate.
And the presence of HSBC in Hong Kong means that there is a huge loophole in Hong Kong's financial system, and it may face the risk of backlash at any time.
Pu Weishi was shocked and his face was a little ugly.
He didn't expect that this time Liu Tao invited him to dinner, this banquet was not a good banquet, but a Hongmen Banquet.
Liu Tao is going to take action against HSBC!
For a while, Pu Weishi felt huge pressure.
"Mr. Liu, Britain and China have friendly relations. We have signed a cooperation agreement. We are all engaged in business under the permission of the law and have not violated the law." Pu Weishi said unwillingly.
With HSBC, many things will be much more convenient.
European and American countries use Hong Kong as a springboard to enter the Chinese mainland, and often choose HSBC as a partner.
But without HSBC, HSBC Group will fall into decline.
Banks outside Hong Kong alone are not enough to support the glory of HSBC Group.
Liu Tao nodded and said, "Yes, you did not violate the law, which is why you can leave with dignity."
"Hong Kong is the Hong Kong of the Chinese!" Liu Tao said firmly: "When the time is right in the future, if you want to open a bank in China, then we welcome you."
"But now, you must leave, we will clean up the house and welcome you guests." Liu Tao said without question.
HSBC has a unique position in the hearts of some Hong Kong people.
Especially in the minds of some old businessmen, it is still the arrogant HSBC.
This time he wants to acquire HSBC Group's business in Hong Kong, one of the purposes is to shatter the awakening and myths in these people's minds, so that they realize that this era is different.
"But if you don't want to leave with dignity, then I have to help you with dignity!" Liu Tao said.
Pu Weishi's heart skipped a beat.
He had already felt Liu Tao's will at this time.
Either take the money and leave, or leave in disgrace.
Pu Weishi had no doubt about whether Liu Tao had the ability.
Look at Standard Chartered Bank back then. Wasn't it swallowed up by Liu Tao in this way? Now Standard Chartered Bank has no British business.
Except for the name, it is still the same name. Speaking of history, it is related to the British. Other than that, it has nothing to do with the British now.
Look at HSBC again. Although HSBC is also a giant company in Hong Kong, it can't resist Liu Tao's offensive at all.
If it was in the past, HSBC could still have a special policy status, because at that time HSBC was Hong Kong's "shadow foreign bank". With this special status, HSBC was invincible in Hong Kong.
But now, the times are different.
"Aren't you afraid that the Banking Regulatory Office will launch an antitrust investigation against you?" Pu Weishi was still a little unwilling. He didn't want to be the last boss of HSBC.
According to EU practice, companies that occupy an important market share like this must be subject to antitrust review.
The Hong Kong Banking Supervision Office is the official agency that manages every bank in Hong Kong.
Liu Tao smiled lightly and said, "Each of these banks under my command is independently operated, not merged, and the antitrust investigation cannot investigate me."
"Mr. Liu, can't we discuss it again?" Pu Weishi struggled.
Liu Tao shook his head and said, "There is nothing to discuss. You should know that after so many years, I have already done my best to bring this up to you now!"
A few years ago, HSBC could have been taken down.
So far, there are only seven banks in Hong Kong, and other small banks can't survive and have already gone bankrupt.
HSBC is the seventh largest bank in Hong Kong, but in fact it is also the smallest bank.
As for banks in other places setting up branches in Hong Kong, there are some.
For example, large international banks such as the American Citibank.
"I will give you one month to discuss, and give me an answer in one month." After Liu Tao finished speaking, he did not stay in the restaurant and left alone.
The words have been made very clear, and there is no need to say more.
There are only two ways for HSBC.
Pu Weishi slumped in his seat, feeling extremely uncomfortable.
This meant that he would become the last boss of HSBC.
This would be a huge shame for him.
It took half an hour for Pu Weishi to leave the Peninsula Hotel in a state of despair.
The southern waters of Hong Kong Island.
A luxury yacht was parked on the wide sea. On the deck, there were beautiful women in bikinis taking pictures and playing with each other. The beauty and the blue sea and sky complemented each other, forming a beautiful landscape.
This luxury yacht belongs to Huo Zhenting, and it ranks among the top three luxury yachts in Hong Kong.
Huo Zhenting hosted the party in person today, and also called eight female stars to accompany him.
"Brother Qian, you and Brother Li are acquainted after fighting. Come, let's have a drink." Huo Zhenting raised his glass.
Qian Huaqiang, wearing a pair of big shorts, said with a smile on his face: "Come, have a drink!"
The two brothers Li Zheju and Li Zhekai were very relaxed and clinked their glasses together.
Although Li Zhekai paid a price of 100 million, the matter was over.
"Brother Huo, where did you buy this luxury yacht? How much did it cost?" Qian Huaqiang couldn't help asking.
He also has a yacht, but it is too small. Compared with this luxury yacht, it is like a small toy.
He also wants to have such a luxury yacht, so that he can go fishing and play with women at sea, which will be more enjoyable.
"For this luxury yacht, you still have to find Europeans. Europeans have been studying this for many years." Huo Zhenting said, "I ordered this one from Italians and spent 60 million US dollars!"
Qian Huaqiang couldn't help but secretly smack his lips when he heard this. 60 million US dollars is more than 200 million RMB.
No wonder it is so luxurious and so high-end.
In terms of enjoyment, the rich people in Hong Kong will enjoy it.
Luxury cars, famous horses, famous watches, beauties, private jets, luxury yachts.
In comparison, he is far behind.