HSBC's Record Time Acquisition of Silicon Valley Bank UK and Its Impact on Europe's Life Science Industry
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HSBC UK CEO Ian Stuart revealed how the bank acquired Silicon Valley Bank UK in record time, after the US lender was deemed insolvent by American regulators. HSBC offered its help to the regulator on Saturday morning, and by Sunday evening had completed due diligence and believed it was in a competitive situation with other financial institutions. HSBC announced on Monday that it had bought Silicon Valley Bank UK for £1 ($1.21), protecting £6.7bn in deposits and accelerating its strategic plan by two or three years.
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