Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2001
HSBC headquarters shooting during December unrest
On December 20, 2001, security personnel inside HSBC's Buenos Aires headquarters opened fire during demonstrations near Plaza de Mayo. Gustavo Ariel Benedetto was killed. Security recordings later reported in connection with the case indicated that the personnel may not have faced a substantial immediate threat, making the episode a serious controversy for the Argentine operation.