Argentina
HSBC pulls out of Argentina at a $1 billion loss as Asia pivot continues
The move "enables us to focus our resources on higher value opportunities across our international network,” said CEO Noel Quinn.
HSBC Holdings Plc agreed to sell its business in Argentina, and will book a $1 billion charge in the first quarter from the disposal as the lender hones its focus on faster growing Asian markets.
The bank will sell the operations to Grupo Financiero ... [2932 chars]