Posts Tagged: Europe

Not Good News?

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According to the New York Times, unfortunately, European governments have extended national programs to keep troubled businesses afloat, but the aid may only be postponing the inevitable demise and ultimately making things worse in the future. Questions: According to the article, this recession in France and other European countries is the worst since when? If… Read more »

Strategic Differences

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HSBC announced that CEO, John Flint, was leaving the bank after only 18 months in the role.  Questions: What issues is Europe’s biggest bank grappling with currently? What specific strategic reason does the Board give for his departure?  What is the revenue risk that HSBC faces? Source: Reuters Staff. (2019). HSBC CEO John Flint leaves… Read more »