VOICED : Argentina pide que HSBC repatrie capitales

The Argentine government is pursuing the recovery of $3.5 billion allegedly taken illegally to Switzerland by HSBC. The bank is accused of facilitating tax evasion through its Swiss branch, as revealed by the Suizleaks scandal. Argentina aligns with G20 guidelines on fiscal transparency and has initiated legal proceedings against HSBC, aided by information from France.

What is the main reason the Argentinian government is pursuing HSBC?

• To promote tourism in Argentina

• To increase foreign investments

• To establish a new banking partnership

• To recover funds allegedly taken out of the country illegally

What is the Suizleaks scandal primarily about?

• HSBC's involvement in money laundering

• HSBC's Swiss branch helping clients evade taxes

• HSBC's investment in Swiss real estate

• HSBC's partnership with the Swiss government

Where is Echegaray meeting with HSBC executives?

• Buenos Aires

• New York

• Paris

• London

What international guidelines does Argentina follow for fiscal transparency?

• OECD guidelines

• G20 guidelines

• IMF guidelines

• World Bank guidelines

What prompted Argentina to initiate legal action against HSBC?

• A directive from the European Union

• Information from the French government

• A tip-off from a rival bank

• A report from the United Nations