Chapter 337 Adding fuel to the flames

"Your Highness, there is something you need to know..."

After hearing the report on the phone, Barron's expression turned cold and he said calmly:

"I understand, let Annabelle respond to the media, and others should stop talking nonsense."

The call came from Nigel Inkster, Barron's intelligence adviser. He learned that just today, a Liberal Democratic Party congressman accepted an interview with the News of the World. In this interview, the famous A congressman named John Curran has been criticizing Barron and his DS Capital, saying that he will submit a bill to Parliament to ask for a thorough investigation of the funds involved in the Middle East sovereign funds in the Global Industrial Investment Fund, whether it will threaten the British financial system. Security, in addition, is whether the GII Fund’s acquisition of the London Stock Exchange will cause data leakage due to the presence of Middle Eastern funds.

According to Nigel, the story would soon appear in the latest issue of the newspaper, so Barron ordered his public relations consultant, Annabella Nolan, to handle the matter.

They all keenly felt that this matter was unusual. After all, given Barron's current status, for such a congressman to suddenly challenge him with such a pointed question was either a mental problem or a sign that a storm was coming.

As a member of the British Parliament, well, although there is a chance of having a brain problem, it is not that high.

Sure enough, things are not that simple. On the second day after this matter was reported in the newspaper, another congressman spoke out, believing that many of DS Capital's investments are very radical, and a considerable amount of public relations pension fund funds have entered them, and relevant departments should Be wary of this and investigate the details.

In addition, in the large-amount financing provided by DS Capital to Standard Chartered Bank, which is controlled by it, the mortgage rate is very high. Whether this involves violations requires investigation by relevant departments.

The sudden occurrence of these things also attracted the attention of the public and the media to DS Capital and Barron himself. In addition to the "News of the World", it also included media such as "The Times" and "The Guardian", as well as some programs on Sky TV. , all made relevant reports.

"At present, some members of the parliament have indeed proposed relevant bills, and they are under discussion. I also think this matter is unusual..."

In the evening, Barron met Cameron at the villa in Richmond Park. He told Barron the latest developments in parliament:

"The key is that the media are constantly following the trend and reporting on it. After all, you are the richest man in Britain. This kind of thing can easily attract the attention of the public. I think there is a high possibility that an investigation will be carried out..."

"I'm not afraid of investigating these matters at all, but since they are taking action now, I'm afraid there will definitely be follow-up actions, and it won't be that simple."

Barron's words also stabilized Cameron to some extent. After all, given their personal relationship, if something happened to Barron, it would definitely involve him...

"As for public opinion, this time News Corporation took the lead, and most of the newspapers behind it just followed suit..."

Not only on the Conservative side, but also on the Labor side, Barron also contacted Brown. Although the Prime Minister is still the leader of the Labor Party, Brown still has great influence within the Labor Party and is the second-ranking figure in the Labor Party.

This time, one of the MPs who attacked Barron is from the Liberal Democratic Party, and the other is from the Labor Party...

"I want you to investigate these two people in detail. Do they have any scandals? Who is behind them? Everything must be clear."

At this time, Barron's intelligence system also began to operate in full swing.

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"Affected by the recent news, Summit Media's stock price has fallen for two consecutive trading days. As of today's close, it has fallen by 15% cumulatively, from the previous 25 pounds to the current 21.26 pounds..."

Hearing Daisy's news, Barron didn't have any major emotional fluctuations. The company under his name currently only has one listed company, Summit Media. Whether it's the market really reacting to recent events or If someone takes the opportunity to smash the market, the impact will not be too big. After all, he pledged the shares of Summit Media to Standard Chartered Bank, not Northrock Bank...

However, it is not completely without impact. If the government really investigates Standard Chartered Bank's loan financing matters, then Summit Media's stock price falls too low, and Standard Chartered Bank has no corresponding measures in this regard - the market value of the mortgage target The reduction will definitely have a knock-on effect on mortgage loans - so when investigating this matter, we can use this to make an issue.

"Keep waiting. If it continues to fall, hold the stock price at 20 pounds and use an offshore account to do it. Don't have direct contact with DS Capital..."

I am afraid that at this time, the other party is also sure that Barron does not have much funds after acquiring the Gucci Group...

But for Barron, it is not a problem at all. Summit Group itself only issued 25 million circulating shares, accounting for 20% of the total share capital. At a price of 20 pounds, it is nothing more than 500 million pounds. The following...

What's more, I'm afraid it's impossible for the other party to completely obtain such a large share of circulating shares, and 10% would be a big deal.

What makes Barron most unhappy is the investigation into DS Capital. Because DS Capital itself is not a listed company, he does not need to disclose its business operations, including the source and ownership of funds, as well as the direction of investment.

But if the government investigates this, it will need to face various possibilities.

His current confidence lies in the profit and principal of DS Capital's previous investment in international crude oil futures, which totals more than 8 billion US dollars and is held in offshore accounts. Generally speaking, these do not need to be disclosed to the British side, so he can deal with what follows. things.

What Barron is more curious about is how the opponent will move later?

"Don't worry about those reports, dear. As for those reporters, just ignore them. I will add some bodyguards to you in the near future. Just focus on your work."

As Barron's girlfriend, Bonnie has been interviewed by many reporters recently, but she has not responded to any of them.

At times like this, Barron will also step up his protection of her.

Not only her, but Rebecca also had more security personnel. After all, her daughter also needed to be protected.

"Are you really okay? Honey."

Seeing Bonnie's unconcealed concern, Barron shook his head, hugged her, and said easily:

"They are just clowns and they will be solved soon."

"Then I'm relieved, my dear."