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An HSBC bank branch in London. Despite its high-flown status, the bank nearly brought down the industry in the UK and imperiled operations in many other places. EPA

CommentHSBC's Lebanese troubles make the case for top-level accountability

Global yet local bank has suffered multiple regulator fines but no one in management has taken responsibility

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