I gotta think about this... if big banks like HSBC are getting scrutinized for keeping their Asian businesses afloat, what does that say about our perception of growth and success? Are we valuing short-term profits over long-term stability? 
And what's the real cost of separating a business from its parent company? Is it really just about simplifying regulatory obligations or is there something more to it? 
I mean, if HSBC's Asian business is dragging down profits, wouldn't that be a good thing in itself? Are we just so used to seeing growth numbers that we forget what's truly important? 
It's all about perspective, right? 
And what's the real cost of separating a business from its parent company? Is it really just about simplifying regulatory obligations or is there something more to it? I mean, if HSBC's Asian business is dragging down profits, wouldn't that be a good thing in itself? Are we just so used to seeing growth numbers that we forget what's truly important? It's all about perspective, right? 
. Like, can't we just have a straight conversation about the bank's performance without all the drama and finger-pointing? The executives are basically saying the Asian business is a separate entity, but honestly, it feels like they're just avoiding the real issue. It's not like they're acknowledging any weaknesses in their strategy. And what's up with Ping An Insurance Group backing these calls for the bank to be broken up? Are they really that invested or are they just trying to get some leverage? 
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