Global Banking
The End of an Era: Why HSBC’s Bold Move to Scrap Its Elite ‘SAS of Banking’ Program Matters
HSBC scraps its legendary international manager programme. A cost-cut or a strategic pivot for the future of finance? We analyze the bold implications.
The Great Contradiction: Is the US the World’s Financial Cop and Its Biggest Tax Haven?
The US champions global financial transparency while operating as one of the world’s top secrecy jurisdictions. This post explores this great contradiction.
The Battle for HSBC’s Throne: Why the Next Chair Will Define a Decade of Global Banking
HSBC’s board is divided on its next chair. The choice between an insider and an outsider will define the bank’s future in a complex global economy.
Corporate Turmoil, Global Bets, and a Founder’s Fall: Decoding the Week’s Biggest Financial Dramas
A founder’s exit from a $12bn firm, a lottery giant’s US dream, and HSBC’s risky Hong Kong bet. We decode the week’s top financial dramas.