Rebirth of the Tech Madman

During the wave of bank runs in the mid-1960s, many affected banks were self-sufficient. While they were keen on the long-period real estate mortgage business, they also directly participated in real estate speculation, which not only ran out of liquidity, but even repaid them. There is a big problem with ability. .

At that time, Hang Seng was already different from most Chinese banks that had also converted from traditional bank accounts, and had the characteristics of modern banks. Although it also favors the real estate mortgage business, it has not been involved in a deeper level of direct real estate speculation. It can be described as operating in good condition and having a good reputation.

But it is strange that the rumors surrounding Hang Seng, such as bones, can not be shaken off, and many large depositors have taken the lead in withdrawing funds.

At that time, Hang Seng received a total of 720 million Hong Kong dollars in deposits. As a result, 200 million Hong Kong dollars were withdrawn on the highest day, and the blood bar was suddenly reduced to an extremely dangerous "kill line."

At the same time, HSBC said very generously that any bank that encounters difficulties with depositors withdrawing funds can come to itself. But there is an implicit premise that is not explicitly stated, and that is to accept some conditions.

In this way, HSBC and Standard Chartered took advantage of the fire and robbed them of extraordinary profits. And Hang Seng ceded its control to HSBC at a price of HK$51 million. The rumors and the run came to an abrupt end.

After HSBC acquired Hang Seng, it only sent four directors to the Hang Seng board of directors. Other aspects, such as the management, remained the same.

This shows that even the shrewd HSBC must recognize the operating level of Hang Seng.

The fact is also true. When Hang Seng went public in 1972, its stock price reached a maximum of 290 Hong Kong dollars, which shows how good its management is.

Of course, this also shows more and more how strange it is that Hang Seng sells itself to HSBC.

"Tang Sheng said it is extremely true." Tang Huan brought up the greatest regret of his life with great exaggeration. He Shanheng became more excited and slapped the armrest of the sofa heavily. "I have been a cow and a horse for so many years, and now it is time for Hengsheng to be a cow and a horse. Taking advantage of this great opportunity, I got rid of HSBC's clutches."

Speaking of this, He Shanheng sighed again, "Unfortunately, HSBC's control of Hang Seng has been strengthened, and now it holds more than 60% of the shares in Hang Seng."

Feng Jingxi took over and said, "He Sheng is the spiritual leader of Hang Seng. He has countless disciples and grandchildren. As long as you raise your arms, you can gather them. This is the only card in Hang Seng's hand that can threaten HSBC. But He Sheng Feeling that I am still not sure, I proposed to come to Tang Sheng to have a look, maybe I can find unexpected help."

Hang Seng was held tightly by HSBC's neck, and it did not have much bargaining capital except for the management's picking.

Tang Huan pretended to think for a moment, and then said: "I don't know what He Sheng knows about HSBC's internationalization strategy?"

"Of course, the inside story is not known, but you can guess it. HSBC is very wary of Hong Kong's return, and is eager to move its headquarters to the UK." He Shanheng replied without thinking, "This is also contrary to Hang Seng's business philosophy. We don't have so many worries, but are based in Hong Kong and facing the mainland."

"HSBC is looking for the trouble of Qin He Yi Department. As a'return', I acquired 14.9% of the shares of Midland Bank in the UK to attack HSBC's internationalization strategy. Perhaps, Hang Seng can also use this card to increase itself. The right to speak." Tang Huan looked at He Shanheng and smiled slightly, "I feel comfortable seeing that HSBC is missing a powerful arm, so I won’t make any additional conditions for Hengfeng."

He Shanheng's eyes lit up, "It seems that Feng Sheng is right. Tang Sheng has never done so much here."

...

Tang Huan went to Xiangjiang in just one day, and he met various big people one after another, and talked about some extremely complicated affairs. It was really lacking. Therefore, after sending away the agreed Hang Seng spiritual leader He Shanheng, he went to sleep. Down.

After turning the sky, Pu Weishi stepped on time to see Tang Huan, naturally to send money.

"Thanks for your patronage." Tang Huan said with a smile: "You will soon understand that my work has saved a lot of effort in helping HSBC's comprehensive acquisition of Ocean Bank of America plan."

After listening to Tang Huan's cool words, Pu Weishi asked with a cold face, "In addition to your own control of 14.9% of Midland Bank's shares, other partners have also participated, right?"

"HSBC has a good set of intelligence collection." Tang Huan was slightly surprised.

Forces, including the female ship king Christina and the Kuwait Investment Bureau, did indeed follow the sweep of some shares of Midland Bank, but Tang Huan did not need to tell Pu Wei Shiming.

"Too greedy, not good!" Pu Weishi threatened: "For example, your intentions with BP?"

"Do you mean that the Kuwait Investment Authority is trying to acquire British Petroleum?" Tang Huan categorically denied: "HSBC is enough for me to worry about it. I didn't want to take part in this matter."

Seeing that Tang Huan was so sure, Pu Weishi couldn’t help but a look of disappointment flashed across his face. Originally, he planned to take advantage of this incident and beat Tang Huan to take back some initiative from the other party, but he fell. Empty.

Tang Huan sneered relentlessly and said: "HSBC can't let Midland Bank, so it's clear that there is no need to rush to find other bargaining chips. This will only waste time in vain."

Pu Weishi sighed and asked in a deep voice, "Well, what price are you going to offer before you are willing to give up all the shares of Midland Bank and promise not to interfere with it?"

"This issue is more complicated. In addition to the offer will not be lower than that of the Ocean Bank of America deal, there are new players who have joined in and want to set a prerequisite before the start of the negotiation." Tang Huan said leisurely.

"Insatiable guy, don't sell it, just tell it." Pu Weishi urged impatiently.

Tang Huan turned his head and asked the assistant, "Has that distinguished guest come?"

"He Sheng has arrived." The assistant respectfully asked: "I will invite him here?"

Tang Huan nodded slightly and glanced at Pu Weishi, "I hope some people will not be too surprised."

More than an accident, when he saw He Shanheng stepping in, he suddenly guessed the origin of Pu Weishi, and he was furious.

Without waiting for the other party to sit down, he roared: "Mr. richest man's hand, did he get over the boundary? Even HSBC's internal affairs want to interfere?"

"I like to be busy." Tang Huan shrugged slightly, "Since there are new players willing to join the game, of course you are welcome to prepare."

Realizing that he couldn't get any explanation from Tang Huan's side, Pu Weishi turned to reprimand He Shanheng and said: "Heng Seng has HSBC as the backing, how many times it has grown in recent years, you know best! I warn you, don't Impose personal desires on Hang Seng."

He Shanheng retorted tepidly and said, "Similarly, you should know the most about how much blood HSBC has sucked from Hang Seng over the years!"

Tang Huan watched the heated debate between Pu Weishi and He Shanheng with interest. He looked on the sidelines and fell in the eyes of some people. It was not an ordinary annoyance.

Pu Weishi, who didn't want to be seen as a monkey, finally waved his hand to He Shanheng in irritation, "We should discuss HSBC's internal affairs at the HSBC headquarters."

Seeing He Shanheng taking a helpless look at himself, Tang Huan interjected faintly: "It doesn't matter if the two of you change places, I won't stay more. It just so happens that Bao Yugang and Qiu Deba will be here soon."

Upon hearing this, Pu Weishi's body stiffened involuntarily, and she cursed in her heart: "As for holding the two major shareholders of Standard Chartered Bank so superficially, are you threatening me?"

The energetic He Shanheng took the words at the right time, "Hundsun also wants to help HSBC break through. After all, Tang Sheng's long-term formation is getting more and more complicated."

Pu Weishi stood up angrily and walked out without saying a word. He Shanheng arched his hand towards Tang Huan and followed it out unhurriedly.

...

Tang Huan didn't fool Pu Weishi, Bao Yugang and Qiu Deba really wanted to visit together.

Sometimes, the relationship in the mall is really wonderful.

Earlier when they were fighting for the control of Wheelock, Bao Yugang and Qiu Deba fought against Maimang; but when Standard Chartered Bank encountered a hostile takeover, the two teamed up and acted as Standard Chartered Bank’s. The White Warriors together became the major shareholder of Standard Chartered Bank.

Not surprisingly, Standard Chartered Bank also has its own international strategy. When the Royal Bank of Scotland acquired the Royal Bank of Scotland in the early 1980s, it and HSBC both encountered obstacles, and the dream of returning home was shattered. Midland Bank has also become almost the only choice at this stage.

Bao Yugang and Tang Huan have been in contact for many years; Qiu Deba's relationship with the richest man, although it has only been established for a year, is equally close. He is now operating Funan as his most important base.

When they heard about the Midland Bank dinner prepared by Tang Huan for HSBC, they also became keenly interested, so they ran over to find out the details.

Seeing Bao Yugang and Qiu Deba looking simple and serious, Tang Huan said with some embarrassment: "Actually, according to my intention, the Midland Bank card is intended to be used to slaughter HSBC. ."

Bao Yugang smiled and reminded: "HSBC in Hong Kong is related to the lives of many people. Among them, there are many powerful Chinese families. For example, even a stakeholder, I resigned HSBC's director for Standard Chartered Bank within two years. , So Tang Sheng still maintains a certain degree to avoid backlash."

"Thank you for your advice." Tang Huan said sincerely: "I understand that it is not an exaggeration to say that HSBC has kidnapped the entire Xiangjiang. Hostility, I can't bear to swallow."

"This is really a dead knot." Bao Yugang sighed, "In fact, the best solution for both of you is to understand and cooperate. For example, HSBC invited you to become a director, but the relationship has deteriorated to the point where it is now. Obviously, there is no operation. It's possible."

"It's also a good thing not to be **** by HSBC." Tang Huan laughed.

"How far is Tang Sheng going to do it?" Qiu Deba asked curiously.

Tang Huan thought for a while, and it’s time to convey his attitude through a third party’s calibre, “In the eyes of discerning people, HSBC wants to shift its focus from Hong Kong to its home in the UK. It’s not a secret, so I’ll help. , Kick it **** its ass."

"An orderly and active evacuation is very different from being driven away in a panic." Bao Yugang laughed blankly, "With Tang Sheng's kick, HSBC lost at least two front teeth."

"Although HSBC has played an active role in the stability of Xiangjiang’s economic order, it has also monopolized too many resources. This is a sin in itself. Move around and make room for it. I believe that more people will appreciate what it brings. The benefits." Qiu Deba expressed his opinion.

"It's true." Tang Huan, who was said to his heart, nodded, "Imagine how many businessmen in Xiangjiang looked at HSBC's haughty winks."

Bao Yugang smiled in agreement. In terms of his current net worth, age, health, etc., the starting point for considering things is to prepare for passing on to the next generation. When facing HSBC and Tang Huan at the same time, he even more Willing to choose the latter.

So Bao Yugang followed this conversation and said: "There is a living example now. The Hong Kong Dragon Airways has received a lot from Cathay Pacific, which is helped by HSBC."

"What's the situation with Dragonair now?" Tang Huanshun asked.

"Losing money every month, it depends entirely on shareholders' blood transfusions." Bao Yugang sighed. "The point is that there is no hope. The most profitable route now is the route from Beijing, Shanghai to Xiangjiang. However, Dragonair couldn't get a regular flight permit at all ~www.NovelMTL.com~ and Swire Group accepted CITIC into Cathay Pacific, which immediately wiped out the background advantage of Dragonair's original pride." △≧miào.*bi(.*)gé△≧，

From Bao Yugang’s words, Tang Huan heard that the other party was beginning to retreat, so he asked in confusion, “I remember once suggesting that Dragonair should pay attention to the Funan route. Could it be that there is no supplementary effect over there? No?"

Bao Yugang shook his head, "Shareholders are not very interested, because Dragonair has been focusing on the position of the representative of the Hong Kong Airlines industry from the beginning of its establishment."

Tang Huan is very speechless. Dragonair's biggest reliance is on Chinese background resources. But now Cathay Pacific has broken this monopoly by introducing CITIC. Then Dragonair's primary concern is survival, and what qualifications are there to be picky eaters!

"Cathay Pacific has already contacted me and wants to buy the Dragonair shares in my hand and invite me to join the Cathay Pacific board of directors. However, based on political considerations, I am unwilling to agree." Bao Yugang watched. Tang Huan, "Why don't I transfer this bargaining chip to Tang Sheng, and you can enter Cathay Pacific with this, so that HSBC will feel uncomfortable."

Tang Huan suddenly became interested, "Will Swire Group risk offending HSBC and pull me into the group?"

Bao Yugang explained with confidence: “Although Dragonair’s operations have not improved, it will not be eliminated in one day. Its threat is real, especially in the hands of the more powerful Tang Sheng. Swire Group will Even more trouble sleeping and eating. On the contrary, if you cooperate with Tang Sheng, all potential threats will become even more powerful. In contrast, HSBC’s feelings are not important."

Qiu Deba said with a look of admiration: "If HSBC has a rift with Swire Group, it will really be a betrayal."