Hong Kong Movies: You Hongxingzi, what the hell is the charity king?

Chapter 596 "595" HSBC is out! The new era belongs to - Five Star Bank!
"Good afternoon, friends from the media!"

in the afternoon,

Police Headquarters Building.

The Public Relations Section held a press conference.

Huang Biaoyao, in a handsome police uniform, with his head held high and his belly puffed out, stood on the podium like a fat tiger.

"Today, we are holding a press conference here to inform you of the significant progress in the investigation into HSBC's illegal and criminal activities."

Kakaka~~~
A lot of flash lights went off below.

"During this investigation, our Commercial Crime Bureau and the Financial Intelligence Unit worked closely together and, after hard work, successfully achieved a breakthrough result."

"This afternoon, we successfully arrested HSBC boss Ainol, as well as some HSBC executives and shareholder representatives involved in the case..."

Huang Bingyao then gave a detailed introduction to a series of evidence in the case.

"The Southeast Asian drug lords used forged trade documents to launder money through HSBC's fictitious 'rubber imports and exports', with a single amount exceeding HK$8000 million..."

"The Joint Monetary Authority has frozen an offshore account in the Cayman Islands, involving a sum of up to US$2.3 million..."

"besides……"

Pieces of evidence were read out one after another...

More than 10 minutes...

"At present, HSBC boss Ainol, as well as some senior executives and shareholder representatives, have been charged with seven serious crimes including violating Article 9 of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance and money laundering..."

"The case will be transferred to the Department of Justice for prosecution in accordance with the law."

At last,
Huang Bingyao paused.

The voice is sonorous and powerful!
"Hong Kong is a society ruled by law, and everyone is equal before the law. Any attempt to undermine the financial order of Hong Kong and trample on the dignity of the rule of law will be resolutely cracked down by us."

"We have always emphasized the spirit of the rule of law!"

"No matter who is involved, no matter how old the organization behind it is or how deep its background is, as long as they break the law, they will be punished accordingly. This is not only the responsibility of our police force, but also an inevitable requirement for maintaining the cornerstone of Hong Kong's rule of law."

"At the same time, we hope that the general public will continue to support our work and work hand in hand with the police to safeguard the prosperity and tranquility of Hong Kong Island."

The words fell,

"Wow~~~~"

The reporters in the audience applauded.

Afterwards, reporters asked Huang Bingyao questions about the details of the case, subsequent law enforcement actions, etc. Huang Bingyao answered them patiently one by one, and the atmosphere at the scene was warm.

……

In the evening, ATV News began reporting:
"Good evening, dear audience friends!"

"First, a piece of breaking news..."

"This morning, the police arrested a large number of senior executives involved in the case, including HSBC executives..."

"This afternoon, the Police Department held a press conference to report on the investigation into the HSBC case..."

"At the meeting, Director Huang Bingyao introduced a lot of case investigation results..."

As the news reported,

Citizens discussed the incident heatedly and applauded the police action.

"Good job!"

"There is so much evidence, this HSBC is simply a disaster!!"

"The police did a great job this time! No matter what your background, those who break the law should be punished!"

“I hope the police can continue to maintain this tough law enforcement attitude!”

"Domineering!"

The news isn't over yet.

Public opinion warfare is Guan Zu’s forte.

The ATV news camera turned and came to a school office.

"In response to this police press conference, our reporter Le Huizhen went to the Island University of Hong Kong to interview Professor Wang, an economic expert from Hong Kong Island and the School of Finance at the Island University of Hong Kong, to analyze the current situation of HSBC..."

Professor Wang faced the camera and spoke freely:

"The problems HSBC is facing at this time are very serious..."

"First, investor confidence will collapse, and there will be a massive sell-off that will cause stock prices to avalanche..."

"Secondly, customer trust has collapsed, depositors are worried about the safety of their deposits, corporate customers are concerned about the risks of cooperation, and the core business of banks has suffered a fatal blow..."

"Third, Five Star Bank has already established a US dollar clearing system and has the largest amount of savings in Hong Kong... It can completely replace HSBC... As long as it provides high-quality products and services, it will be enough to seize HSBC's market..."

……

……

HSBC Building, Taipan Office,

At night, the lights are brightly lit.

"Ling ring ring~~~"

Anthony was already exhausted.

The phone kept ringing.

Following ATV's report, HSBC began to fall into a public opinion crisis, with calls coming in from all sides.

"Are you the new boss of HSBC? The cross-border clearing agreement of HK$5 million that we signed last month has been officially notified by our group: it will be terminated immediately! As for the subsequent compensation, since it was you, HSBC, who had the problem, you breached the contract first, and you will have to pay the compensation..."

"Mr. Anthony, right? I'm very sorry to inform you that our group has decided to suspend all business dealings with HSBC. I hope you can understand."

"Are you the new boss? ... Now I'm informing you that the HK$10 billion loan cooperation we originally planned has been temporarily cancelled..."

The phone calls kept coming.
Anthony's face became darker and darker, his brows became tighter and tighter, and then he gradually became irritable...

There are still deep concerns!
"I need to act quickly!"

He immediately called his secretary and ordered:

"Go and inform all major media outlets in Hong Kong that I'm going to hold a press conference..."

"Also, contact the Governor's Office immediately. I want to visit the Governor tonight!"

Secretary: "Yes!"

after an hour,

In the study of Governor's House.

The light shone softly on the heavy walnut furniture.

The two drank coffee.

"Mr. Governor, I came here this time because I have a money-making project that I want to introduce to you."

After all, this was a bribe, and it happened in the Governor's House. No one dared to investigate the Governor's House, so Anthony went straight to the point.

Anthony pulled out a beautifully bound document from his briefcase and gently placed it on the table. The large characters “Southeast Asian Timber Supply Chain Project” on the cover of the document were particularly eye-catching.

Fei Peng raised his eyelids and glanced at the document.

coming.

You have finally come to hold God's feet.

This time, if I don’t eat a few mouthfuls of meat, I won’t be called the Governor of Justice!

Fat Peng has a rich inner life, but he looks nonchalant on the surface.

"tell me the story."

Anthony bowed slightly and introduced: "Some rare woods in Southeast Asia are in short supply in the international market. We plan to develop a supply chain project around Southeast Asian wood imports..."

Fat Peng took a sip of coffee calmly.

This coffee is so fragrant~~
Anthony continued: "We plan to set up a special trading company. Mr. Governor, you can actually control this trading company through some secret offshore company structures..."

"We will fabricate a purchase contract, and HSBC will issue a letter of credit of US$1 million. This money will appear to be used to purchase timber, but in fact... Then, with continuous turnover, US$300 million will eventually steadily flow into the account you specify..."

300?
To send away beggars!

What about the pattern?
Open it for me!
Fei Peng finally shook his head: "I don't really understand company operations, and... it takes too long..."

God knows whether HSBC will keep its promise.

Ten thousand years is too long, I only want cash!

Anthony frowned: "What does the Governor mean?"

Fat Peng: "Cash...Swiss bank..."

After I get the money, I can do whatever I want with it, or spend it slowly after I retire...

Anthony breathed a sigh of relief and clapped his hands: "Okay, then 300 million US dollars!"

"and many more……"

Fei Peng stopped him and said,
"The money is too little. I'm not interested."

Anthony: "???"

Too little?

You are so greedy!

Anthony: "I wonder if the Governor..."

Fat Peng: "2000 million US dollars!"

After laundering 2000 million US dollars, it would be good if there is 1000 million US dollars left.

Hiss~~~~
Anthony gasped for fat peng.

Wow, you fat guy are so greedy, 2000 million US dollars directly?
At this moment, he even had the urge to kick the fat guy in front of him to death.

Fat Peng continued to drink his coffee leisurely.

So delicious.

Anthony hesitated for a moment, and thought, I am the fish on the chopping board.

Finally grit your teeth.

"Mr. Governor, I think your proposal is very good. 2000 million US dollars, half of the deposit first!"

"No, pay in full!"

"........."

Anthony looked at Fatty Peng and felt that this fat guy was so hateful.

Besides, will this fat guy refuse to pay his debt?
Looking carefully at the fat man in front of me, for some reason, a smell of a swindler came over me!

Fat Peng continued to drink his coffee, and said slowly: "As a human being, you should be happy... open your mind!"

Anthony: “…………”

One last bite.

"it is good!"

“However, I hope that the Governor of Hong Kong can inform the Financial Secretary to restrict the police investigation on the grounds of “avoiding excessive disruption to financial market stability”…”

"Then notify the court to speed up the trial and clear HSBC's name!"

Innocence is what HSBC wants.

Fat Peng raised his head and looked into Anthony's eyes.

then……

"Hahaha~~~"

"it is good!"

Then he stood up, head held high and stomach puffed out, full of righteousness:
"HSBC has always been an excellent partner of the British Hong Kong government..."

"He has assumed a great deal of social responsibility and made an indelible contribution to the Empire's management of Hong Kong Island..."

"Don't worry, I will never sit idly by and watch HSBC being slandered like this!"

Anthony looked at the fat man in front of him who was full of righteousness. He roared in his heart:

Shameless!
Scum!

I want to compete with you talented players!

……

……

a new day,
Influenced by the police press conference last night, HSBC's share price started a new round of plunge.

"Five Star Bank, you win, I will never buy HSBC again!"

"I give up! I won't dare to do it again!"

"Cut the meat, cut the meat!"

In the trading hall of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, retail investors were furious and sold HSBC shares one after another.

HSBC share price falls!
Five Star Bank stock, rising!

……

And at this moment,
A dramatic thing happened.

HSBC held a press conference.

Five Star Bank held a press conference.

It was 10 o'clock in the morning at the same time.

Now it’s lively.

All media in Hong Kong shouted: This melon can’t be finished, it can’t be finished at all!

……

Central Plaza Building, Banquet Hall.

The Five Star Bank press conference will be officially held at 10 o'clock.

"Dear media friends, today I have a big announcement to make."

President Chen Yongren's voice was steady and powerful, echoing in the banquet hall.

"HSBC has been embroiled in a series of negative events recently, which has undoubtedly had a huge impact on the career development of many outstanding talents working at HSBC."

"And Five Star Bank needs to expand a large number of businesses and is in urgent need of talents..."

"Under these circumstances, Five Star Bank has decided to open its doors to all affected HSBC talents."

As soon as this word comes out,
All the reporters were in uproar...

what is this?
Digging corners... No, digging load-bearing walls?

But what if the other party sends a spy directly?
Chen Yongren said in a loud voice: "We promise that for all professionals coming from HSBC, we will retain their original ranks..."

"Please trust the credibility and reputation of the Five Star Group. We will trust you when hiring us. All core projects and promotion opportunities will be open to you..."

"HSBC is dying, Five Star is rising..."

“We welcome all HSBC’s outstanding talents to join Five Star Bank and work together for a brilliant future!”

……

HSBC,

Anthony exuded the style of an "international financial gentleman".

Facing dozens of media reporters, he spoke sincerely.

"First of all, on behalf of HSBC, we do not agree with the police's allegations."

"According to Hong Kong law, the police cannot convict HSBC, only the court can do that."

"So, what the police say does not necessarily mean it is the truth."

He simply denied it!

Because after he left the Governor's House last night, he visited Chief Secretary Howard and the highest official of the court...

He has made his way into the political upper echelons.

Please tell me, how did I lose at HSBC?
Anthony is full of confidence!
And under the stage,
The reporters in the audience were in an uproar.

The police announced it with great fanfare yesterday, which meant that there was definitely no problem with the evidence. But now HSBC has directly denied it.

Haha~~
There's something good to watch!
The media got excited.

Anthony continued: "In addition, in order to give all partners enough security, we will invite the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to conduct an audit."

"We at HSBC will always provide the most professional services to all..."

Not finished yet,

at this time……

"Ling ring ring~~~~"

"Ling ring ring~~~~"

"Ling ring ring~~~~"

Cell phones kept ringing throughout the venue.

Reporters picked up the phone one after another, and their faces suddenly became excited.

Soon, the venue became noisy.

"Mr. Anthony, just now, Five Star Bank announced a new plan!"

"They want to poach people from HSBC..."

As the reporters talked one after another,
Anthony gradually learned the content of Five Star Bank's press conference.

His face changed wildly!

I was so furious!
Shameless!
Shameless!

Dig my people?!
and many more………

"Recruiting people... I can send spies over there!"

"good very good!"

Anthony began to sneer in his heart.

Five Star Group, nothing special!
You guys, wait for death!

The press conference continued, but Anthony's mind was no longer on it.

He was already thinking about how to get the spy into Five Star Bank.

……

……

the following few days,

The hot news in Hong Kong Island was attracted by HSBC vs Five Star.

On the first day, hundreds of HSBC employees went to Five Star Bank to apply for jobs.

Guan Zu personally interviews employees with low loyalty who come to Five Stars to work as undercover spies. He will have a direct interview with them and accept them if they are willing to surrender.

If they don't surrender, they will be rejected for employment, beaten up, and given a medical package to Mingxin Hospital.

For those who succeeded in the interview, Five Star Bank offered the same salary.

Now Five Star Bank wants to expand a large number of businesses and has a huge talent gap.

No one will be refused!
Even if there are extra, they can be used in the subsequent expansion.

The staff shortage, including future estimates, is at least around 5000.

The next day, many people heard that Five Star Bank had fulfilled its promise and really offered equal pay, so more than 200 HSBC employees went to apply for the job...

On the third day,
At HSBC, people are feeling uneasy.

The staff office area was filled with small groups of twos and threes whispering to each other.

"I think HSBC is really going to die this time. It's been embroiled in scandals and its share price has plummeted. I heard that more than 200 people went to Five Star yesterday."

"If this continues, HSBC may be finished."

"The Five Star Group is developing rapidly and the salary is good. As long as you have the ability, there are plenty of opportunities for promotion."

"If we stay at HSBC, the bank might disappear one day and we'll all be out of work..."

"A friend of mine successfully interviewed at Five Star, and was offered the same salary as HSBC on the spot, and was also told that subsequent benefits would be no less than that..."

This wave of resignations is like holding your urine for a long time. If you keep holding it in, you can hold it in, but once you let go, you can no longer hold it in.

Panic spreads...

HSBC immediately offered an emergency pay raise to retain its employees.

But it was no use, soon Five Star also asked for a raise!

Now the two sides are fighting each other, holding their breath and determined to defeat each other... um, it's just like a tariff war.

On the third day, the number of HSBC employees leaving the company increased, with more than 500 people leaving...

On the fourth day, more than 700...

On the fifth day, more and more people ran away, and more than 900 people ran away...

……

On the sixth day, Anthony, the boss, had someone do a count and found that more than 2300 people had left, accounting for one-seventh of the positions.

Among them, one third of the employees in the banking system left!

"impossible!"

"How could this be?"

Anthony and the surviving executive Laura Cha were both a little confused.

Anthony has been in business for more than 30 years and has never seen anything so outrageous.

HSBC is a brand after all!

Even a rotten boat has three pounds of nails!
Logically, it is impossible for employees to run that fast.

"what happened?"

It's so counterintuitive!
What he didn't know was that this was the reputation of the Five Star Group + Guan Zu's support rate + the future prospects of Five Star Bank + HSBC's too many dark histories. There would definitely be a lot of right and wrong in the future...

All these things combined together created this bizarre scene.

Especially the support rate, which is the key among the keys.

……

Not only HSBC doesn't understand.
The entire Hong Kong media couldn’t understand it.

"Five-star Bank boasts of accepting HSBC talents, and a wave of resignations from HSBC is coming"

"Five-star banks recruit talents with high salaries, and the giant HSBC has more than 2,000 employees switching jobs in just a few days"

"Shocked: Five Star Bank intervenes strongly, HSBC talents flee"

"An incomprehensible financial event: What is the charm of five-star banks that has attracted HSBC employees to switch jobs?"

Unbelievable: As an international super bank, why is HSBC's employee loyalty so low?

All the newspapers were reporting on the escape of HSBC employees.

The content is all:
why?
why?

Not only they don’t understand, but all the citizens and neighbors in Hong Kong don’t understand either!
but,

The reality is clear: HSBC’s morale has been lost!
There is no need to wait for the court's ruling, HSBC has already lost its popularity.

……

It was at this time,
All Hong Kong citizens are aware of one problem:
HSBC is out!
And Five Star Bank will officially replace HSBC and become the number one bank in Hong Kong Island.

Hong Kong Island has ushered in a new era!
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ps: 2 chapters, 5000 words each, to make up for the few hundred words I owed the day before yesterday~~ crying~~~
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