As early as February, when HSBC announced its 20 19 results, it began to brew this? Historical level? The restructuring plan will lay off 35,000 people in the next three years!
At that time, HSBC's financial report showed that its pre-tax profit for 20 19 decreased by 33% and its net profit plummeted by 53%. Therefore, it tried to cut costs by layoffs, and later suspended the layoff plan because of the epidemic.
However, on June 17, Reuters disclosed a memo sent by Qi Yaonian, CEO of HSBC Holdings, to employees around the world. In the memorandum, Qi Yaonian said: We cannot suspend layoffs indefinitely. Is this an a? Not if, but when? Question? He also said that HSBC would freeze all external recruitment.
A spokesman for HSBC subsequently confirmed the contents of the memorandum, and it is a foregone conclusion that 35,000 people will leave HSBC this year.
At present, the total number of HSBC employees is about 235,000, and the number of layoffs accounts for about 65,438+05% of the total manpower, and the number of employees will be controlled at 200,000.
According to The Wall Street Journal, the restructuring and layoffs plan mainly involves the businesses of the United States, continental Europe and their investment banks.
Noel Quinn, acting CEO of HSBC, said: At present, about 30% of our funds are spent on businesses with returns lower than the cost of equity, mainly concentrated in global banking and European and American markets? .
At the same time, HSBC also announced that it will further focus on Asia. Although HSBC's business covers more than 50 countries around the world, half of its revenue comes from Asia, so HSBC plans to increase investment in its fast-growing business in Asia and the Middle East to boost profits.
Specific areas: layoffs are concentrated in Europe, America and North America. The Asia Pacific region is profitable.
Regional distribution of HSBC: The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited. The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited? The English abbreviation is HSBC and the Chinese abbreviation is? HSBC? , take? Rich remittance? Meaning. ?
The world headquarters of HSBC is in London, England. Headquartered in London, HSBC Group is one of the largest banks and financial institutions in the world. HSBC Group has about 9,500 subsidiaries in 76 countries and regions in Europe, Asia-Pacific, America, Middle East and Africa. HSBC is listed on the stock exchanges in London, Hongkong, new york, Paris and Bermuda, and has about 200,000 global shareholders in more than 65,438+000 countries and regions.
It employs 232,000 employees. HSBC has more than 6,543.8 billion customers worldwide. HSBC is owned by Thomas, a Scotsman? ThomasSutherland was established in Hong Kong on 1864 with a capital of HK$ 5 million. The original members of the initiating committee include &; Chairman of the Co Committee), Mr. Sohed; Co)、Associates & amp； Co), British ships (Japanese &; OrientalSteam), Minister of Zen (Messrsiemsen &; Co), Pacific trip (Gilman &; Co), MessrPCamaCo and other ten foreign firms.