VOICED : HSBC suprime 50.000 empleos y renuncia a Brasil

HSBC's CEO announced a significant restructuring plan, including closing branches, digitizing transactions, and relocating jobs to lower-cost countries. The bank aims to cut 50,000 jobs globally, with 25,000 from divestments in Turkey and Brazil. HSBC plans to maintain a reduced presence in Brazil to serve international corporate clients. The restructuring aims to save $4.5 to $5 billion annually by 2017. In 2014, HSBC faced a 15% drop in net profits due to large fines for various irregularities.

What are the key components of HSBC's announced restructuring plan?

• Expanding operations in Europe

• Increasing employee salaries

• Accelerating transaction dematerialization

• Opening new branches worldwide

How many jobs does HSBC plan to cut globally as part of its restructuring?

• 75,000

• 10,000

• 25,000

• 50,000

Which countries are affected by HSBC's business sales?

• India and China

• Turkey and Brazil

• Germany and France

• USA and Canada

What is the target annual cost reduction for HSBC by 2017?

• $6 to $7 billion

• $4.5 to $5 billion

• $2.5 to $3 billion

• $1 to $2 billion

What was the primary reason for HSBC's 15% drop in net profits in 2014?

• Increased competition

• High employee turnover

• Decline in customer base

• Large fines for irregularities