Asking Lorraine to roast a stick of corn for him, Huang Xuan peeled off the browned kernels and ate them while observing the people around him.
The president of Standard Chartered's personal banking group should have arrived in the afternoon, and the fact that he could receive the news so quickly was not only due to Standard Chartered's reputation. This Mr. Mike Dinoma should have a good relationship with a certain gentleman present.
Ellison has a good temper and is slightly arrogant, but he is familiar with many people present. The capitalists who made their fortune in Silicon Valley have close relationships with major banks. On the one hand, the banks have made a lot of money from it. On the other hand, these Silicon Valley entrepreneurs Technology stocks are also getting a lot of capital investment to survive.
Xie Hao is obviously more familiar with politicians in Florida. As the ruler of Dubai, Mohammed spared no effort to expand Dubai's influence. He built World Island and a seven-star hotel. His Dali Racecourse made tens of millions of Americans aware of it. In Dubai, he had a cordial conversation with the President of the United States, but his influence in the American business community is far from enough. It can be seen from Rubin's attitude towards him that even though the former U.S. Treasury Secretary still plans to enter politics, he still and Xie Hao kept a cautious distance. At least, Rubin would not talk to Xie Hao alone, but he did so with Huang Xuan.
The bonfire was half burned, dimming the entire ball. The staff of Carlton Racecourse hung some dim red lights on the outermost edge of the banquet. In the hazy atmosphere, it seemed that many secret transactions could be seen.
The gentlemen of the Boston Consortium were talking to Bunker. Standing at the center was a nearly 60-year-old man, while Andrew and others were just listening.
The Boston Consortium and Bank of America gave Huang Xuan some interesting associations.
A long time ago, Bank of America was the financial core of the California Consortium. It was merged by Bank of Italy and Bank of America of California and renamed National Trust and Savings Bank of America. It was once the largest commercial bank in the United States. However, in the last decade of the 2000s, the voting rights of Bank of America were gradually controlled by the Morgan consortium and the First Citigroup consortium—which meant that if the California consortium wanted to rely on Bank of America for financing, it also needed the nod of the Morgan consortium and the Citigroup consortium.
Of course, it can also be understood that the strength of the California consortium itself is declining, but its relationship with eastern consortiums such as the Morgan Consortium and First Citigroup is gradually becoming closer.
It is natural for the Boston consortium to want to borrow money from Bank of America. They have already relied on financial capital from the east. However, Huang Xuan thought of Rubin playfully.
Citibank indirectly controls Bank of America, and if the Boston consortium wants financial support, it can go directly to talk to Rubin 50 meters away. Standing with Bunker on such an occasion makes people easily think of the California consortium. The investor is currently one of the major shareholders of Bank of America.
Both consortiums lack financial capital and are mainly industrial and mining consortiums. If they really join forces, it seems difficult to bring about complementary advantages unless there is support from a new consortium.
First Citi? Huang Xuan was shocked by his boldness. If these three consortiums were to unite, even the Morgan consortium would have to stay away. However, is it so easy for consortiums to combine? That involves hundreds of billions of dollars in equity interests.
At this moment, Lorraine said in a very mechanical voice: "I found something that may interest you, do you want to take a look?"
"Tell me and listen." Huang Xuan drank wine subconsciously. He rarely thought about things so seriously, but once he did, he couldn't restrain himself.
"The Boston consortium invested US$0.0 billion to acquire 18% of Lockheed's shares."
Lockheed is the traditional holding company of the California consortium, but over the years, this veteran arms dealer, which once produced the F16, F104, F117 and Enterprise space shuttle, has gradually been controlled by the Eastern consortium, so a natural question arises Coming out, Huang Xuan glanced at Rubin and asked in a low voice: "Who sold these shares to the Boston Consortium?"
"A Wall Street investment company called EC." A little-known company.
"Who sold to EC?"
"Do you need me to investigate?"
Of course, Lorraine couldn't search all the information indefinitely. That would waste too many resources, and there was so much information every day.
"kindness."
Huang Xuan nodded. At this time, Xie Hao, as the host, came over, gently clinked the glasses with Huang Xuan, and said, "You are not in a good mood without a beauty by your side."
Xie Hao rarely has an interpreter with him, but he is always followed by a short bodyguard. His face does not look tough, but his finger bones are thick and his skin is rough. He looks like he has been trained.
Huang Xuan glanced at him, broke off half of the corn, handed it to him and said, "I roasted it, want to try it?"
Arabs tend to eat roasted and fried foods. The corn in Huang Xuan's hand looked pretty good. Muhammad smiled, took it and said, "Mr. Huang, if you have any questions about my first suggestion?" If you’re interested, maybe we can continue talking.”
That's a $1 billion loan. Huang Xuan shook his head and smiled: "Do you think I can't get 10 billion US dollars?"
"Apparently you rejected Rubin's bond issuance proposal." Muhammad also laughed.
Who knows why news spread so fast and so confusingly at such a banquet.
Huang Xuan looked at the corn in his hand and said: "With a loan of 10 billion US dollars from a bank, I will definitely be on the front page of the Wall Street Journal tomorrow."
"Oh." Muhammad understood what he meant, but he just chatted casually. Huang Xuan broke off half of the corn in his hand and handed it to the strong bodyguard beside Xie Hao. The other person said in very unfamiliar English, " Thank you” but didn’t take it.
Huang Xuan put it on a clean plate on the dining table, pushed it to the other party, and then talked about horse racing. His questions were very elementary, but they aroused Muhammad's interest in talking.
About 10 minutes later, Blanchard, the president of Paris Baris, couldn't help himself. He said "sorry" to the people around him and walked over.
Xie Hao naturally knew him, but he was not acquainted with him. Blanchot just greeted him lightly, then turned to Huang Xuan and said, "Mr. Huang, I heard that you are looking for a loan?"
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Other than the word count: This chapter is a little short, but the Dolphins really don’t have time in the past two days. Yesterday’s debt can only be paid on a certain day. When it breaks out, they will pretend to pay off the debt. This situation will continue for a few more days. When It should be better by the end of the month. I will try my best to update during this period, so everyone can understand me. (To be continued)