HONG KONG/BIRMINGHAM, U.K. -- HSBC Group on Friday avoided having to break up as the majority of voting shareholders went against a resolution endorsed by its largest stakeholder, China's Ping An Group.
Majority of shareholder votes oppose resolution endorsed by Ping An Group
Top Chinese shareholders and a group of Hong Kong retail investors supported the spinoff resolution, citing geopolitical concerns and financial underperformance. © Reuters
HONG KONG/BIRMINGHAM, U.K. -- HSBC Group on Friday avoided having to break up as the majority of voting shareholders went against a resolution endorsed by its largest stakeholder, China's Ping An Group.