Chapter 803 Standard Chartered Bank

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Fortunately, Liu Dong had already let Steven. Rockefeller helped to open two property certificates, and now it is working!

David who has worked hard in the financial world for half his life. Coleman was certainly able to tell the difference between the two documents, but it was the fact that he could see the truth that shocked him even more.

"How is this possible, he is just 21 years old, and even if there is an error in those information, it is impossible for such a big hole in the other party's net worth!" David. Coleman thought to himself.

Morgan Stanley's information department could not have made such a big mistake in the information investigation, otherwise the company would have collapsed a long time ago, and it would not have become the financial giant that is now the world's most prominent statement.

But in this way, there is only one explanation that makes sense, and the other party is the money earned after coming to the United States.

Of course, the money must be reasonable and legitimate, because it is deposited with the Chase Manhattan Bank, and the bank has issued a certificate of assets for it that can be published!

After taking a deep breath and suppressing the extremely shocked emotion in his heart, David. Coleman said, "Mr. Liu, you ...... It's really unexpected! ”

"Now I'm qualified, right?"

David. Coleman, of course, knew that the other party was talking about those four words - 'business empire'!

But he also admitted that now the other party does have this qualification, no matter how Liu Dong mastered the super wealth of 14 billion US dollars in a short period of time, but it cannot be violated that this money is indeed enough to build a super business empire of the world's top 500!

"Of course!" David. Coleman nodded heavily.

“…… Now, I would like to take the liberty of asking, how are you going to spend this money? ”

Unconsciously. David. Coleman had already used honorifics. This is a welcome change for Liu Dong.

The moment of excitement continued: "I want to use them to buy a bank? ”

"Banks?" After a little thought. David. Coleman nodded, "Smart decision, so what can I do?" ”

This sentence clearly shows his determination to join.

And Liu Dong could naturally hear it, so after he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, he said in a happy tone: "Go to the Cayman Islands to register an offshore fund!" Then help me acquire a stake in Standard Chartered Bank! ”

"Standard Chartered?" David. Coleman was shocked, he didn't expect Liu Dong's appetite to be so big!

Standard Chartered Bank, or Standard Chartered Bank to be exact, although there is very little presence in the UK. However, it occupies an important position in the financial markets of emerging countries in Asia, especially Hong Kong, India and the Middle East, as well as Africa, and it is also one of the note-issuing banks in Hong Kong, accounting for 15% of the Hong Kong dollar issuance above $20 and 20.

In 2001, it ranked 81st in the world and was rated A by Standard & Poor's, a well-known international information rating company. By 2001, the bank's total assets were US$119.6 billion, net income was US$676 million (about US$1.092 billion), and there were more than 870 branches.

Although it is not as good as the world's top banks such as Chase Manhattan and Bank of America, Standard Chartered is still one of the world's famous international banks, and it occupies a top position in developing countries!

After the surprise. Greatly. Coleman immediately considered the possibility of the acquisition!

According to the money in Liu Dong's hand, even if it is a wholly-owned acquisition of Standard Chartered Bank, it will definitely be enough. And in the West, as long as the price is right, Standard Chartered shares can basically be bought, the key is whether the British government will obstruct it!

But think about it, David. Coleman believes that this is not very likely, because although Standard Chartered Bank is a large international bank, its main business is still concentrated in Asia and Africa, and its business in the United Kingdom is very small, and the acquisition of foreign capital will not damage the country's financial order.

As for the Hong Kong government, David . Coleman is not worried, after 97 years, a Chinese acquisition of Standard Chartered has never been an obstacle!

After thinking about this, David. Coleman immediately said, "How many Standard Chartered shares are you going to buy?" ”

"Unlimited, but preferably no more than 80%!" Liu Dongdao.

He did not buy Standard Chartered to make Standard Chartered a purely private bank, because it is difficult for private banks to reassure the public who want to deposit in terms of security!

Therefore, Liu Dong will maintain the listed status of Standard Chartered, and only needs to have absolute control and ensure that his companies can easily and quickly get enough funds when financing and borrowing!

"I see! How long do I have to complete the acquisition of Standard Chartered? "David. Coleman Road.

"Before Christmas!" Liu Dong thought for a while and said.

Christmas is also the time of the final deal he agreed with the Rockefeller family!

Looking at David who nodded. Coleman, Liu Dong said again: "Remember, the acquisition of Standard Chartered should be as secret as possible, and it is best not to let the outside world notice!" ”

"I know!" To David. For Coleman, a veteran financial elite, this is not difficult! When the time comes, you only need to open a few more accounts!

“…… However, no matter how secretive we are, we can only buy about 40% of the shares of Standard Chartered from the secondary market, and most of the remaining Standard Chartered shares are in the hands of private individuals and enterprises. "David. Coleman Road.

"I understand, but your task is to acquire 45% of the shares of Standard Chartered Bank, after the acquisition is completed, you can stop, and I will personally buy the following shares!"

Hearing this, although I was surprised by Liu Dong's words, David. Coleman nodded earnestly.

Starting from Liu Dongyi's more than 10 billion US dollars, for anything that happened to him, David. Coleman wouldn't be surprised anymore!

"I'll be leaving New York tomorrow, here's my phone number, call me if something!"

Pick up the business card on the table, David. Coleman took a look at it and put it away!

"I'll quit Morgan's position in three days and get to work!"

"The sooner the better! I will let the secretary transfer the money for the formation of the company and the acquisition of Standard Chartered to the account of the new company! As for your treatment, I'll consider it based on your performance, but I can assure you that it's definitely much more generous than when you were at Morgan! Liu Dongdao.

"Thank you!"

The issue of treatment is practical, but not David. Coleman's primary concern is now his status, reputation and rights.

If it weren't for the fact that his career at Morgan had reached its peak and he had never been able to take charge on his own, he would not have agreed to Liu Dong's request.

"Boss, although it's still a bit early to ask, I'm still ready to ask clearly, what is my future job after the acquisition of Standard Chartered? How much development funding will I receive if I am still engaged in financial funds? "David. Coleman said seriously.

"You have work experience at Morgan Stanley, which is very important, so the development direction of the fund company in the future will definitely be a comprehensive financial company like Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, Lehman Brothers, etc., of course, these will take time, as well as your own efforts, as for the financial support, you don't have to worry! After the acquisition of Standard Chartered Bank is completed, I will hand you $1 billion to operate, and if you can convince me of the company's second year results, I will give you more development funds! In my place, no matter what else I ask, it's always a performance statement! Liu Dongdao.

"Understood, I will win your trust in me with excellent performance!" David. Coleman said confidently.

"I'm looking forward to it!"

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David. Coleman was very fast, and the day after the talk with Liu Dong, he had already completed the registration of Dingsheng Fund Company in the Cayman Islands through his own connections! Then, before Liu Dong left New York, he had rented a floor of office space in the Empire State Building in New York, and then officially opened in a cold and deserted manner!

Liu Dong had never been to the financial company on which he had high hopes, and after arranging a while, he once again set off from New York Harbor on a private yacht that he had renamed the "Gonggong", and sailed south along the American coastline to the beautiful Caribbean Sea!

As for the purpose of going to the Caribbean, it goes without saying that it is to sink the countless underwater treasures here!

In the colonial era before the 19th century, the gold plundered by Spain and Portugal from Central and South America had to be shipped back to Europe through the Caribbean, so this area was also one of the busiest seas at that time, in addition to merchant ships and official ships, there were also a large number of pirate ships that looted treasures.

This makes the Caribbean region the most frequented area for man-made shipwrecks.

In many legends today, the largest collection of pirate treasures in this area has yet to be discovered, and experts speculate that many of them either sank to the bottom of the sea with pirate ships sunk by the navy, or were lost due to infighting among pirates.

However, Liu Dong is not interested in the ethereal, the pirate treasure that takes a lot of time to find is still a relatively easy shipwreck under the sea!

And this time, his destination is the famous "undersea treasure house" off the coast of Florida!

The waters off Florida are a popular destination for many submarine salvage companies, and with shipwrecks being discovered, it's a dream come true for adventurers and treasure hunters.

In the sixteenth century, Spain, a highly skilled navigator, was one of the first beneficiaries of the discovery of the New World, conquering Mexico, Central America, and South America, and collecting large quantities of gold and silver treasures from these countries, which had to be transported to Spain by sea.

In a short period of time, Spain became the richest country in the world at the time.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………… (To be continued......)