HSBC Private Bank breaks a run of bad press
HSBC has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons lately, so imagine the sheer relief on the face of its Private bank chief, Francesco Morra, as Private Banker International (PBI) handed the bank an award for outstanding work with international clients.
The PBI London Awards, dedicated mainly to the UK and European markets, were set up to congratulate institutions setting new standards in the wealth management industry.
They say good things come in threes, so HSBC will no doubt be awaiting its third bit of luck for the day after Swiss prosecutors dropped their investigation into its private bank yesterday.
Patrick Humphries, HSBC’s head of communications, said: “Any good news is positive. There’s been a whole bunch of bad news about HSBC that’s very historic. What we’ve been doing is focusing on developing the business of our commercial clients.
“We’ve made really good progress with our private banking sector, providing us with a strong base to move on from and get in shape.”
The judging criteria include demonstrating a unique strategy for business growth, superior customer service, and strengthening the reach of their brands.
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