HSBC’s east-west split
FT News Briefing23 Okt 2024

HSBC’s east-west split

Deloitte has cut about 250 UK employees and HSBC’s chief executive has announced an overhaul of the bank. The IMF has warned global protectionism will endanger the world’s growth outlook, as a possible Donald Trump victory in the US election raises the prospect of tariff increases. Plus, South Korea has called on Russia to stop the deployment of North Korean troops to fight in Ukraine.


Mentioned in this podcast:

Deloitte axes 250 UK employees in performance-related cull

HSBC chief Georges Elhedery unveils sweeping overhaul of lender

Tariff surge would damage global growth, IMF warns

South Korea asks Russia to stop apparent North Korean troop deployment

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