America’s Road To Wealth

  Chapter 528 Standing with Smith means victory

  Same moment, different place.

Canada Toronto.

  In the foreign exchange investment trading room of the Bank of Montreal, several traders in charge of foreign exchange transactions are discussing in whispers.

  At this time, a Chinese man shouted loudly:

   "Guys, USD/CAD has fallen to 1.0840, our opportunity is here, everyone continue to increase positions and go long USD/CAD!"

   "Oh! Awesome!"

   "The opportunity is here!"

   "Haha, what a good time! We're standing with Abel Smith this time!"

   "..."

  Bank of Montreal was established in 1817. In Canada, Bank of Montreal is one of the largest credit card business owners.

   In addition, banks also hold the largest number of traders in Canada.

   Now it has served 60% of Canadian traders, and the bank's POS transaction volume is second. At the same time, BMO Financial Group is a highly diversified financial service organization. As of December 30, 2001, its total assets amounted to 382 billion US dollars and about 45,500 employees.

   But it is worth mentioning that this top five largest bank in Canada is actually already an American bank.

  The places of registration, management personnel, business operations and sources of profits are almost all in Canada.

   But its major shareholders are almost all wallet companies on Wall Street.

  For this reason, the Bank of Montreal was discriminated against by the Canadian authorities this time and did not receive the task of defending the Canadian dollar.

   This actually allowed the Bank of Montreal to join the ranks of international speculators without any pressure, and became one of the short sellers who shorted the Canadian dollar.

   "This is really a rare opportunity! These short sellers are definitely going to vomit blood this time! I am also not optimistic about international crude oil, which is about to plummet! I believe that international crude oil will soon fall to around $22 per barrel."

  The Chinese man said to the traders around him: "The Canadian dollar will be extremely weak at that time! What do you think?"

   Seeing everyone's puzzled expressions, he continued to analyze. Especially for the Canadian dollar, crude oil, and the U.S. dollar index, I have expounded my own views one by one, and then combined them to prove that my judgment is correct.

   I have to say that judging from the theory, the Chinese elite at the Bank of Montreal is very reasonable.

   But the reality is…

   "Adam, your point is very good! But I think it is enough for Abel Smith to stand with us."

   "Adam, your words are very solid! But I also think that it is always right to be in the same camp as Abel Smith."

   "We must also make a lot of money this time! Because last time when we were sniping the pound, we made a lot of money standing with Smith!"

   "..."

  The Chinese elites are a little speechless, but they also know in their hearts what the name Abel Smith means in the international financial world.

   What's more, even in his own heart, half of the confidence in this foreign exchange investment actually comes from the reason of standing with Abel Smith at least.

  How could he have the nerve to talk about others?

   Time passed quickly, and the afternoon passed like this.

  At the hilltop villa on Malibu Beach, in the office, Abel turned off the video conference and stopped working today.

  As of now, Smith Capital holds a total of 1.5 million long positions in USD/CAD, AUD/CAD, CHF/CAD, EUR/CAD, and GBP/CAD!

  Now he is the largest Canadian dollar short in the capital market, and everyone is staring at him.

  Generally speaking, it should be very stressful.

   But at the moment Abel is not under any pressure.

  Shrugging his shoulders, Abel stretched his whole body, then got up, walked out of the office, and saw that the sun was setting outside.

  The sunshine on Malibu Beach is very beautiful from morning to evening.

  At this moment, everything around is dyed in gold, which looks especially beautiful.

  Abel saw that in the garden courtyard of the villa, facing the Pacific Ocean, the sisters of the Li family were walking with their children.

  Li Xinyu is still practicing golf. The villa is spacious enough and equipped with considerable equipment. She is still practicing well.

  Abel stepped forward, kissed the two of them with a smile, and then took Li Xinyu's golf club.

   "Actually, I rarely play golf, but I still know a little bit."

   After finishing speaking, he hit a fierce shot, and the golf ball flew to the Pacific Ocean in the distance, forming a big parabola.

   flew to the sea at least a few kilometers away.

  The so-called strength is so strong that bricks can't fly.

   "Ah, sorry, I got a little stronger."

   he said with a smile.

  Sunset, sister flowers, golf, children, and the slight evening breeze, everything makes him feel comfortable.

   And these are the foundations that money brings him.

  In this luxurious villa, even the air seems to smell like money

  …

  …

  In the deep black sky, a crescent moon exudes a faint silver light, which is not covered by clouds and fog, so it looks brighter, which is difficult to see in the past.

There are only a few dim lights left in the mansion, the silence can only hear the rustling of the leaves blown by the wind, the silver moonlight is reflected on the glass, and in the crystal-clear swimming pool, one piece after another is sparkling. It turned blue in the light.

  In the dim and luxurious master bedroom, the scene of Jiu Han meeting two sweet rains is being staged, only reflected on the wall, dotted by two elongated figures swaying...

  The light pours into the warm current,

  The flowers bloom on the branches.

  The moonlight is just right,

  There is you in me, there is me in you,

   And then hide together in the folds of time...

  In the early morning of the next day, Abel supported his head on his elbows, pressed his chin on Li Fuzhen's shoulder, leaned his face against the little Adam who was staring at him, and said with a smile:

   "You little guy, you disturbed your father, your mother, and your aunt last night."

"Honey…"

   Li Fu was really helpless and coquettish, but fortunately her little sister next to her couldn't stand it, and stepped forward to pull him away:

   "Go, you promised me last night. I also want to have a child as cute as little Adam!"

  Li Xinyu figured it out.

  In the past, she was somewhat repulsive, repelling giving birth to Abel so soon.

  But after her best friend Laura became pregnant, she went back to Hanguo and saw the cuteness of little Adam.

   Now she also really wants to have a child of her own, and Li Xinyu hopes it will be a girl.

  She hopes that her daughter can inherit the beauty of herself and Abel. All while enjoying the patronage of the richest, most powerful man in the world.

  With such a father, Li Xinyu felt that her future daughter would definitely live a happier and better life than herself.

  From another point of view, better genes, better material conditions—

   This is almost the most important factor for all female beasts in nature when choosing a mate and giving birth to offspring.

  Love?

  That is just driven by hormones, the body secretes the love hormone that makes people happy and intoxicated, and then it is an illusion brought to human beings.

  This kind of illusion, coupled with the description of literature and art, has the love that human beings sing.

   Li Xinyu thinks, that's all.

   and my sister-in-law made a morning offspring.

  At noon, Abel, who said he was going to take a vacation, had to start busy again like yesterday.

  He is paying attention to HSBC.

  This bank is the largest registered bank on Hong Kong Island and one of the three major note-issuing banks on Hong Kong Island, with more than 50% of the Hong Kong dollar note-issuing rights.

  Although most of its profits and business are contributed by Hong Kong Island and Asian businesses.

  But all along, the bank's focus has been on the UK and Europe, and it has always used the profits obtained on Hong Kong Island to develop the North American market, mainly the US market.

  From the perspective of Hong Kong Islanders, this is how the Brits make money from them, and then use the money to trick the Americans...

   It is very pitiful to Hong Kong Islanders, but Hong Kong people have nothing to do about it.

   What's more, there are many Hong Kong people who support HSBC in doing so...

  The reason why Abel pays attention to HSBC is because although his plan to land on the British Isle was blocked last time, there are still spoils.

  After negotiating with other peers, after a stock exchange.

  Abel now holds 27.96% of the shares of HSBC Holdings, which makes him the undisputed largest shareholder in HSBC Holdings.

   In fact, Abel understood the reason why things went so smoothly.

  Because the top management of HSBC Holdings, and even other shareholders of HSBC Bank, are quietly making concessions to him at the same time.

  This is the reason why he can own so many HSBC shares so simply.

   The reasons for these people to do so are not complicated.

  After HSBC Bank was cheated by the Americans for many years, Douglas Flint, chairman of HSBC Holdings in this time and space, took the initiative to contact Abel on Hong Kong Island, and he figured it out.

   That is, even if the British want to mix in the United States, they still have to rely on a powerful American force.

  If you don’t take refuge, the super-asshole Americans can make you cry.

  And Douglas Flint and the board of directors have always known that the reason why HSBC has been cheated in the United States is that Morgan or Rockefeller wants to be such a person.

  Now Douglas Flint and the others obviously chose Abel.

  Who is the current Abel? In the country of the United States, he already has the power to rival Morgan and the others.

  Abe was able to obtain the close to 28% of the shares so smoothly, and there is somewhat of a HSBC Holdings board of directors vote in it.

  No, with so many shares, Abel has not even sent a representative to attend the board of directors of HSBC Holdings.

   On the HSBC side, Douglas Flint, chairman of HSBC Holdings, has already made a special trip from London.

   This guy first arrived in New York, and after discovering that Abel was not in New York, he rushed to Los Angeles.

  Abel was indeed interested in HSBC, so he asked his people in Los Angeles to tell Douglas Flint that he was on Malibu Beach.

  Then this guy came over directly and found Abel.

  In the afternoon David Jones arrived with Douglas Flint.

  Abel was exercising in the gym in the villa.

  Douglas Flint looks very calm and introverted. He became popular during the British economic crisis in 1991.

  This is also the reason why he can become the chairman of HSBC Holdings.

   "BOSS, Mr. Flint is here."

   David said, watching Abel still exercising, holding two sets of 50kg dumbbells, going up and down with ease, very focused, without any response.

   Immediately, David reminded again in a low voice: "Boss, Mr. Flint..."

  David hadn't finished speaking, but Douglas Flint politely interrupted him, smiling:

   "Mr. Jones, don't bother Mr. Smith, I'll wait here for a while and let Mr. Smith finish his exercise first."

   Today, Douglas Flint came here specifically for the market and development of HSBC in the United States.

  What is the point of being wronged by this? What's more, this is Abel Smith. Being wronged in front of him is not a wronged at all, but just an attitude that should be faced with him.

  A look of surprise flashed in David's eyes. It seems that the chairman of HSBC Holdings is indeed outstanding in his work.

   After a while, Abel finished exercising slowly, took a bath slowly, and then came out.

  Douglas Flint, who was sitting quietly on the sofa, saw Abel come out, and immediately got up and said politely: "Mr. Smith, good afternoon."

   "Ah, Douglas Flint! Dear Mr. Flint, I am very glad to see you!" Abel replied politely with a smile.

   "It is my honor, respected Mr. Smith!" Douglas Flint smiled, his posture was very low, lower than last time on Hong Kong Island.

  The last time he was on Hong Kong Island, Douglas Flint just had some ideas.

   And now, his idea has been realized.

  As the largest shareholder of HSBC Holdings, even if Douglas Flint has many shareholders support.

  If Abel objects, whether he can secure the position of chairman of HSBC Holdings is a question.

   What's more, after paying so many shares, the most important thing for HSBC is to gain a firm foothold in the United States, the most developed and prosperous banking industry in the world.

  If in the end, the main purpose is not achieved, but Abel is allowed to control so many shares, then he will really want to cry without tears.

   Getting fired and stepping down are all light, and Douglas Flint doubts the rest of the shareholders, and may even tear himself apart.

  The two came to a warm handshake.

   "Douglas, let's enjoy an afternoon tea together, I think we must have a lot to talk about!"

   Abel laughed, looking at Douglas Flint's dusty look, it was obvious that he had just gotten off the plane not long ago.

   "It's my honor! I came from London just to have afternoon tea with you!" Douglas Flint also smiled.

  Now both he and Abel want to have a good chat.

  What Abel wants to talk about is what he can get from HSBC Holdings, especially if the United States supports it.

  Douglas Flint wants to talk to Abel about what help HSBC Holdings can get from Abel in the United States, and what they plan to pay for it.

  From this point of view, the two parties can be considered to be lovers and concubines.

  (end of this chapter)