
Ninth Global Ethic Lecture
16 December 2010
Stephen K. Green, Former Group Chairman of HSBC Holdings plc
“Global Economy – Global Ethic”
“However, I firmly believe that it is possible to take an ethical approach to banking and, in fact, that it is absolutely necessary to do so. Indeed, I believe there is a powerful case to argue that businesses which are enlightened, which are led by their values, and which look to long-term prosperity, rather than short-term gain, can be a significant force for good in society.’”