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Old 07-03-2011, 18:14   #38
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Re: HSBC Move To Hong Kong 'Likely'

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Originally Posted by Chrysalis View Post
It may happen but its not democratic and its wrong.
Why isn't it democratic?

By that definition we either need a referendum on everything or for it to be in the manifesto to be considered democratic.

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Originally Posted by Ignitionnet View Post
Why isn't it democratic?

By that definition we either need a referendum on everything or for it to be in the manifesto to be considered democratic.
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Originally Posted by TheDaddy View Post
Hmm I thought I did...

we estimate the value of this subsidy to UK banks to be around £30bn a year.

This would be the theoretical value of the banks being guaranteed by the UK government and therefore having access to cheaper wholesale funds.

Not exactly the same thing as HSBC being loaned money by the BoE at subsidised rates, so where are HSBC's subsidised loans?
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