Since 2013, the first euro banknote series (issued in 2002) has been gradually replaced by a new one. If the Banque de France cash centre is unable to make the exchange and if you are having problems depositing the banknotes directly into your bank account, the cash centre will offer to accept the exchange and reimburse you by bank transfer. 11, according to Refinitiv data.īritish media reports first described the plan last week, without identifying the shareholder.Depending on the total amount of the required exchange, it is advisable to contact the Banque de France cash centre in advance to ensure that it has enough low denomination banknotes to meet your request. Ping An owned 8.23% stake in the banking giant as of Feb. The bank is listed in both London and Hong Kong. HSBC earned 52% of last year's total revenue of $49.6 billion from Asia, and 65% of its reported profit before tax from the region, with Hong Kong making up its biggest market. In 2016, the bank decided to keep its headquarters in London, rejecting the option of shifting its centre of gravity back to the main profit-generating hub of Hong Kong after a 10-month review. The executive was released last September. indictment of an executive at Chinese national tech champion Huawei Technologies. Reuters reported last year that Beijing had grown disenchanted with HSBC over sensitive domestic and international legal and political issues, from China's crackdown in Hong Kong to the U.S. "There is some sense to the proposal in a political context, but HSBC does benefit from having a foothold in both the West and Asia," said John Cronin, banking analyst at Goodbody, on Friday.
HSBC has been navigating escalating political tensions between China, Europe and the United States.
Some analysts have also called for HSBC to split its global business, arguing that the bank makes most of its money in Asia and that its global network adds costs without delivering enough benefit. The plan would unlock greater value for HSBC shareholders by separating its Asia operations, where the bank makes most of its money, and other parts of its business, the reports said.ĬEO Noel Quinn, who has been running HSBC for more than two years, has doubled down on Asia by moving global executives there and ploughing billions of dollars in the lucrative wealth management business, with a focus on the region. "We believe we've got the right strategy and are focused on executing it," a spokesperson for the bank said by email. HSBC did not comment on Ping An's involvement but defended its overall strategy in a statement on Friday. "Ping An supports all reform proposals from investors that can help with HSBC's operations and long-term value growth," a spokesperson said on Saturday. Ping An has set out its plan to split the company to HSBC's board, according to earlier media reports, which also cited people familiar with the matter. LONDON/SINGAPORE, April 29 (Reuters) - HSBC Holdings' (HSBA.L) largest shareholder, Chinese insurance giant Ping An (601318.SS), has called for a break-up of the London-based bank, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday.
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