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SWOT - HSBC

HSBC’s success is built on an economic model that

combines the tag line of “the world’s local bank” and

concept of “think global act local” applied to its

operations in some 80 plus countries. The company’s

operating philosophy includes the following elements:

Size/Strong Brand Name Brand image

Strong capital structure/finance U.S. a declining market

Business sector spread “Too Big to Manage”

Technology
Strong presence in developing
markets

Diverse customer base

China/Asia-Pacific and Latin Low interest rates
American growth
Brand taint, Public perception
Technology development first
Brexit
mover advantage
Regulators/Fines
Finance – acquisition potential
Shareholder revolt

Diagram 4: HSCB Bank