Responding to the next investigation? The news of the acquisition agreement between East West Bank and SIN International Bank has not been exposed, and it has not yet been voluntarily filed for review. Where did McVeigh's confidence and confidence come from when he initiated the review?

If Eastwest Bank abandons the acquisition, what else is there to investigate?

"Mr. McVeigh......"

"I've said everything that needs to be said, and if you ask again, I don't have any more information." McVeigh shook his head calmly and interrupted Tang Bao's words.

If it weren't for Mrs. Annette, he wouldn't have said any of these things.

Forehead.

Tang Bao couldn't help but smile bitterly, he didn't expect McVeigh to refuse so simply, but the more this happened, the more sure he was that McVeigh must be aware of some important news. Unfortunately, McVeigh has always been indifferent to him, and it is too difficult for him to take the initiative to tell him.

Ay.

One can only hope for Mrs. Annette.

……

"McVeigh, do you know something important?" Tang Bao could detect the abnormality, and Mrs. Annette naturally wouldn't fail to notice it.

"This ......"

McVeigh was overwhelmed. He was aware of some inside information, but it was all about the internal secrets of the Foreign Investment Commission, which were not allowed to be disclosed to outsiders. "Whew...... All I can say is that having East West Bank actively cooperate with the CFIUS investigation is the best solution. Unable to resist Mrs. Annette's request, McVeigh vaguely revealed some information.

Actively cooperate with CFIUS review......

This is the case.

McVeigh mentions it more than once. What seems to be a suggestion is actually a very obvious message: CFIUS is going to launch an investigation into the merger of East West Bank.

Suddenly.

Tang Bao realized something. Incredulously said: "Is CFIUS going to launch an investigation into a series of previous mergers and acquisitions at East West Bank?" ”

Yes.

Now that there is no news of a merger agreement between East West Bank and SIN International Bank, the only explanation for McVeigh's sworn review of East West Bank's acquisition is to review East West Bank's previous series of mergers and acquisitions.

Although these mergers and acquisitions have been completed, CFIUS has the right to request a re-investigation and make a decision.

"Uh......"

McVeigh was stunned. Tang Bao's reaction speed was beyond his expectations. He only revealed a little bit of information. I was guessed.

"McVeigh, is that really the case?" Mrs. Annette also asked in surprise.

“……”

McVeigh was silent for a long time before nodding slowly. In fact, CFIUS has long proposed to investigate the merger of East West Bank. "Yes. Even if there is no SIN International Bank acquisition, it will be difficult for East West Bank to escape investigation. Unless Tang Bao's prophecy comes true......"

"Huh? What prophecy? ”

Tang Bao didn't understand what McVeigh meant for a while.

"It is the prophecy of a crisis in the US banking sector. If Don's prophecy had been true, he might have escaped scrutiny for the time being; But if it turns out that the banking crisis is alarmist, it is just a panic created by you for your personal gain. Then East West Bank will not be able to escape the investigation and will be severely punished! Now that they had all guessed out, McVeigh simply stopped hiding and tucked in, and explained in detail.

Oh.

Tang Bao suddenly realized, and secretly said that the Foreign Investment Committee had made a good calculation.

The banking crisis erupted. The East West Bank's takeover will save banks from bankruptcy, and indirectly help the U.S. government buy up the mess. At this time, an investigation was launched and the acquisition was rejected. It will only make the US banking industry worse. Conversely, if the banking crisis is temporary and the East West Bank takeover is dispensable, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the Foreign Investment Committee will review the East West Bank takeover in response to the voices of the public and lawmakers.

"Ha ......"

Come to think of it. Tang Bao suddenly felt happy in his heart. If this criterion is followed, East West Bank has a better chance of evading CFIUS investigations. Because he knows. The banking crisis has only just begun, and it will get worse as time goes by.

"Although the scale of the series of acquisitions of East West Bank is small, it has involved more than 30 states in the United States and has seriously affected the financial security of the United States. The Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Finance, David David, has already formed an evaluation team in this regard, and the review process may be initiated at any time! McVeigh revealed another very important piece of news.

"The Ministry of Finance? Are you sure......? Tang Bao was surprised.

McVeigh spread his hands and said, "Huh." No one asks you to believe! ”

This......

Tang Bao was stunned, he had just met with US Treasury Secretary Baker, and they had a very good conversation, how could they come forward to lead the investigation.

"McVeigh, what's the relationship between Baker and David?" Mrs. Annette asked suddenly.

"Well, it shouldn't be very harmonious." McVeigh hesitated and said.

"That's right."

Mrs. Annette nodded understandingly, "Not long ago, Don and I went to visit Baker, and he had no objection to the acquisition of East West Bank. ”

"Oh."

McVeigh realized. "Both Baker and David are members of the Committee on Foreign Investment in China, and here they are on an equal footing. As long as David insists that the East West Bank acquisition threatens U.S. national security, an investigation is inevitable. What's more, there is more than one committee member who holds the same opinion as David. ”

……

Mrs. Annette came forward, but McVeigh did not hide it, and what should be said and what should not be said were finally set out.

"Don, according to McVeigh, even if East West Bank does not acquire SIN International Bank, there is a good chance that it will be investigated. At this time, the news of East West Bank's acquisition of SIN International Bank came out...... In my opinion, it is better to prepare in advance. Lady Annette said.

"Hmm."

At this time, Tang Bao also clearly wanted to go through the Foreign Investment Committee directly. Absolutely impossible.

It's just that......

If CFIUS is interested in using the East West Bank takeover to assert its authority, will it be very scrutinistic?

Or is it certain that the deal will be vetoed......

"Heh, CFIUS has so much discretion. I really don't know the bottom of my heart. Tang Bao smiled bitterly.

"Mr. McVeigh, may I ask what will be involved in the CFIUS investigation, or what will be the problem that would veto the transaction?"

Hear the words.

McVeigh had a faint smile on his face, but he didn't rush to answer. It wasn't until he saw Mrs. Annette's gaze resting on him that he stopped selling it.

"Well, in the case of East West Bank's review. There are still a lot of problems, and if you can solve them, you can solve them all. Passing the review is a matter of course. ”

"What are the problems?"

Tang Bao asked in a low voice, McVeigh is the president's economic and political aide and one of the members of the Foreign Investment Committee. Some of the issues he mentioned may be the key points of the investigation.

"First of all, there is the issue of identity and nationality, especially the relationship with the Chinese government. There are those in the Committee on Foreign Investment in China who suspect that East West Bank is controlled by the Chinese government, and to be honest, I share that concern. Therefore, you have to explain the relationship between East West Bank and the Chinese government. McVeigh emphasized.

"Ugh. East West Bank is truly my private company, and I've explained it to the Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department before. Tang Bao smiled bitterly.

Hear the words.

McVeigh shook his head. "It's just a verbal explanation, and no matter how much you say, I'm afraid it's not effective. It's hard to convince ...... either."

"Huh? How do you prove that? ”

Tang Bao held back a wave of anger in his heart. There is nowhere to vent. Nima's, East West Bank's shareholding structure is so clear and clear, what else is there to worry about.

"As far as I know, East West Bank's parent company is East West Holdings, which is not registered in the United States, but in the British Virgin Islands. For this offshore company. We have very limited information about whether Huamei Holdings has a stake in the Chinese government. And who's to guarantee it? McVeigh said.

Tang Bao asked: "Do you want to publish the registration information of Huamei Holding Group?" ”

"The information of an offshore company can be changed at any time, and there is not much credibility." McVeigh shook his head, and then continued: "Tang, the most effective way is to move the registered place of Huamei Holding Group to the United States. At that time, it will be clear whether there is a problem or not. ”

"Migrating to the United States?" Tang Bao frowned.

"Yes."

McVeigh nodded.

"I'll think about it." Tang Bao replied.

Well.

McVeigh did not persuade and continued the previous topic, saying: "Some of the target banks acquired by East West Bank have government operations, especially SIN International Bank, and some of the funds of the Department of Homeland Security are transferred through it......

"I'm going to spin off those businesses and sell them to other banks." Tang Bao replied quickly.

"Hmm."

McVeigh was very satisfied with Tang Bao's reaction.

"Again, there is the issue of SIN International Bank, where many Cuban companies have opened accounts, but some of them have been frozen due to the sanctions imposed on them by the United States. No one wants to see these accounts suddenly unfrozen because of the change of ownership of SIN International Bank. Do you understand? McVeigh reminded.

"Hmm."

Tang Bao nodded, the United States' economic sanctions against other countries often rely on banks, and if East West Bank disobeys, it will definitely be shot to death. "Is there anything else......

"Then there's the issue of financial security. You'd do well to think about how you can convince CFIUS that East West Bank's expansion is good for the U.S. financial system and never a threat. The recent run on the stock market had a devastating impact and even threatened the stability of the banking sector...... I think there will be an investigation into this run storm, especially on the issue of deposit insurance. ”

Forehead.

The East West Bank run isn't over yet? Tang Bao was stunned for a moment. (To be continued) R466