Chapter 419 The Queen personally conferred the Knight Order of KBE
Buying a stake in Huifeng Bank?
Before, Shen Bi and the others promised Su City to finance 1% of Huifeng Bank's stock at a very low price.
However, 1% of the stock is considered dispensable to Su City. After all, the share is too small.
In addition, Sioux City did not have sufficient funds before, so this matter has been delayed and no active contact was made with them.
By now, Su Cheng had even put this matter behind him.
Unexpectedly, Huifeng Bank was actually anxious.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Shen Bi, I have a lot of things to do recently. You must also know that I will come to you to handle this matter as soon as I have some free time." Su Cheng said with a smile.
Of course Shen Bi also knows that Su City has made a lot of plans recently, and has made a lot of noise in the beautiful country.
After returning to Xiangjiang, he actually took down the Hong Kong Electric Group without any notice.
After that, they even wanted to take over China Power, but this was ultimately blocked by the government and failed to achieve their goal. Otherwise, China Power might not be able to escape Sioux City's acquisition.
Therefore, it is normal to be busy.
However, Shen Bi didn't know at all that Su Cheng was very free at ordinary times and could just leave many things to his subordinates.
As for him, he only needs to finish his work tasks and wait for the news at home.
"On behalf of Huifeng Bank, I look forward to your joining. When Mr. Su becomes a shareholder of Huifeng Bank, we will be considered a family." After hearing Su Cheng's words, Shen Bi said with satisfaction.
He also knew that Su City now had its own private bank, so it was impossible for him to deposit his money in Huifeng Bank.
However, when Sioux City acquired Hutchison Whampoa, it promised Huifeng Bank that within three years, all Hutchison Whampoa's funds would be transferred through Huifeng Bank.
Nowadays, the turnover of Huifeng Bank is rising every month, and it is still rising sharply. Therefore, HSBC has also benefited a lot.
"Shareholders of Huifeng Bank." Su Cheng thought about it.
Of course he knows what kind of existence Huifeng Bank will be in the future.
This is an existence that can become a super giant.
In a previous life, Su Cheng saw an introduction to Huifeng Bank: Huifeng Group has approximately 3,800 offices in 66 countries and regions in Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East and North Africa. Department, serving customers around the world. As of June 30, 2018, the group's asset value was US$2,607.3 billion, making it one of the largest banks in the world.
More than two trillion US dollars, what an exaggerated figure this is.
After acquiring Cleary Bank and Vandehan Bank, Sioux City also learned a lot about banks.
Previously, he had great expectations for his banking industry, and even hoped to surpass Huifeng Bank in the future and become the financial overlord of Hong Kong.
However, after this period of understanding, he has found that it is difficult for the bank to do this by relying on him.
Basically, internationally renowned banks are established by many consortiums, or they are state-owned banks.
Although Su Cheng is rich, he is not powerful enough.
For example, Huifeng Bank owns the currency issuance rights in Hong Kong.
Can Wandehan Bank do this? Basically impossible!
Because the government will definitely impose restrictions.
Although Mailihao seems to be very talkative to Su City, that is because Su City has made a great contribution to Hong Kong's economy. However, if something goes against the interests of the Governor-General, they will definitely jump out and oppose it.
Just like Sioux City’s acquisition of China Electric Power, although MacLehose seemed to be trying to persuade Sioux City to give up, in fact his meaning was very straightforward, that is Don't let Su City acquire it.
However, Su Cheng now has an idea.
Since it is difficult to develop your own bank, why not secretly start to acquire shares in Huifeng Bank?
What is the most popular thing in Sioux City? Of course it’s the funds!
In a short period of time, he will definitely not be able to become the major shareholder of Huifeng Bank. After all, Huifeng Bank has too many shareholders.
However, Su Cheng can secretly acquire the shares of Huifeng Bank for a long time. As for Huifeng Bank, he will let it freely develop and he will not participate in any decision-making power of Huifeng Bank.
Waiting in the future, when Huifeng Bank does something that displeases Su City, and he reveals that he is the major shareholder of Huifeng Bank, then it will be fun!
Thinking of this, Su Cheng decided to discuss this matter with Zhang Qizheng starting tomorrow and let him personally select the most trustworthy person to control this matter.
It doesn't matter whether it is ten, twenty or even thirty years, Su Cheng, after all, he is still young now.
Even thirty years later, Su Cheng will only be fifty-two years old.
What is Sioux City best at? What he is best at is controlling the stocks of a listed company with multiple accounts.
In the past few years, Su Cheng and Zhang Qizheng have been doing this. Until now, unless he deliberately exposed it, the outside world has no way of knowing which stocks of listed companies he controls? How much have you mastered?
At this time, Governor Mailihao also appeared in front of everyone.
"Everyone, today we have a very distinguished guest at the Governor's Mansion. He is the Crown Prince, the Prince of Wales. Let us applaud the arrival of the prince!" Mailihao said into the microphone with a smile on his face.
Suddenly, the entire back garden of the Governor's Palace burst into warm applause.
At this time, the future King of England and the current Crown Prince, the Prince of Wales, finally appeared in front of everyone.
"Good evening, gentlemen and madams. I am very happy to have a wonderful Christmas dinner with you. Christmas is a day of celebration and joy for all people. This time, I am On behalf of Her Majesty the Queen, I come to Hong Kong to celebrate the holidays with you all in this wonderful holiday," the Prince of Wales said with a smile, standing in front of the erected microphone.
Today's Prince of Wales is just 30 years old, very young.
There was another round of applause.
Next, the Prince of Wales delivered a lot of speeches. Su Cheng felt sleepy, but others listened with great interest.
"Finally, I am here to announce a news." At this time, the Prince of Wales said these words.
Suddenly, this sentence aroused everyone's interest.
What is the news?
"Mr. Su Cheng, please come to me." The Prince of Wales actually said to Su Cheng, with a smile on his face.
“Call me?” Su Cheng was a little surprised.
"His Royal Highness calls you." Shen Bi reminded from the side, while also showing an envious expression.
Su Cheng didn’t think much and came directly to the side of the Prince of Wales.
"Hello, Your Highness," Su Cheng greeted politely.
In fact, he has no respect at all.
"I announce that Mr. Su Cheng will become Sir KBE of the British Empire. I come with Her Majesty the Queen's will this time." The prince said solemnly.
(End of this chapter)