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During an informal shareholder meeting in Hong Kong, Chairman Mark Tucker and CEO Noel Quinn addressed concerns from investors about the bank’s business overhaul and the purchase of Silicon Valley Bank’s UK arm. Tucker and Quinn reiterated the board’s opposition to a resolution that would force the bank to spin off or reorganize its Asian business, citing that it would not be in the shareholders’ best interest.
HSBC has been facing calls to separate its Asian business from the rest of the bank, but Quinn assured shareholders that the profits in Hong Kong and the UK are no longer being dragged down by underperformance elsewhere. The group as a whole is performing well. Quinn also highlighted the potential revenue loss that would result from a breakup due to the bank’s reliance on cross-border transactions.
The bank faced criticism for scrapping its dividend in 2020 at the request of British regulators. However, Christine Fong, a district council member in Hong Kong, expressed her support for the proposal to spin off the bank’s Asian business, emphasizing the financial impact on small shareholders who relied on the dividend for regular expenses.
In addition to shareholder pressure, HSBC is also facing calls from its largest shareholder, Ping An, to reconsider its structure. Ping An, China’s biggest insurer, holds an 8% stake in HSBC and has expressed support for initiatives that would improve the bank’s performance and value.
Despite these challenges, Tucker and Quinn defended the recent acquisition of Silicon Valley Bank’s UK arm, emphasizing the business opportunities it brings and the due diligence that was conducted. They also addressed concerns about the banking industry’s volatility, stating that while there may be a period of uncertainty, it does not represent a systemic risk.
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