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HSBC Private Bank (Monaco) S.A. Jun 07
Standard & Poors, June 2007
Abstract
Core to HSBC group's private-banking operations Low risk profile, given its concentration on private banking Very sound liquidity and capitalization Monoline business Exposure to unforeseen changes in tax or regulatory regimes due to geographic and business concentration Potentially volatile fee income Operating performance dependent on Monaco's prospects as a financial center The ratings on HSBC Private Bank (Monaco) S.A. (PBM) reflect its ultimate ownership by HSBC Bank PLC (AA/Positive/A-1+) and its core positioning within the private-banking operations of the HSBC group. The ratings also reflect the bank's low risk profile, given the nature of its core private-banking business, which provides for sound liquidity and capitalization. In contrast, PBM's relative business and geographic concentration leaves the bank highly exposed to changes...
Companies mentioned in this report are: HSBC Private Bank (Monaco) S.A.,HSBC Bank PLC,HSBC France,HSBC Holdings PLC,HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) S.A.,HSBC Private Banking Holdings (Suisse) S.A.
Action: Review
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Research Type: Full Analysis
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