nucmednet Chapter 133 United Capital, International Investment Bank
Chapter 133 United Capital, International Investment Bank
The Kingdom of So has been embroiled in war for thirty years!
Warlord separatism
Factions
each doing their own thing
The official control zone is limited to the vicinity of the capital, and without international support, it could collapse at any moment.
China's GDP is among the lowest in the world!
There are almost no high-value mineral resources!
Terrorist activities are rampant!
Despite its large land area, it is highly desertified, and although it has the longest coastline in Africa, it has not been developed.
drought
贫瘠
穷困
混乱
It is known as a forgotten place by the world, with virtually no international investment, yet it is extremely dependent on foreign aid.
This year (2020), the national GDP is less than 50 billion US dollars, and the per capita GDP is only 300 US dollars!
Less than 1/250th of the population of Americans.
Or one-fortieth of the Chinese population.
The total GDP is negligible, not even comparable to the annual output of many large enterprises.
Jiang Feng's recent earnings.
That's equivalent to several years' worth of the Solomon Islands' GDP.
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This kind of country is easy to deal with; leasing a piece of non-sovereign territory will definitely not be a problem!
You only need to pay one sum of money.
We will also provide some security cooperation.
Who would refuse?
The authorities are eager for investment and security cooperation, since they are short of money and have limited resources!
There aren't many howitzers that can be found in the whole country.
Tanks? No.
Fighter jets? No.
Missiles? No.
AK47 and RPG are their standard equipment!
If someone provides weapons and equipment, such as airplanes and tanks, we can cooperate to strengthen security.
No one would refuse!
ConocoPhillips President Ryan also knows many people in Africa, including energy suppliers in Somalia.
Through these people, one can make contact with the Solomon Islands government.
"Leave this matter to me!"
Ryan smiled confidently.
Musk wasn't to be outdone: "I can contact those weapons manufacturers or the military and have them provide weapons, mainly second-hand weapons, with guaranteed after-sales service."
The partnership between Falcon Rocket, Starlink satellite company, and the U.S. military is common knowledge.
Old Ma definitely has that much face to give!
Warren Buffett shrugged: "OK, then I'll take care of dealing with those politicians and smoothing things over."
It's causing trouble for Russia.
The US government is very happy!
This matter is entirely in the interests of all parties.
Jiang Feng thought about it carefully and said, "Sokostan's location is indeed excellent, a vital shipping route. It would be a shame not to develop it."
"We can unite with the relevant parties in Somalia."
"Clear a safe area."
"To build an international port free trade zone."
"It is also an offshore financial center."
"Let's jointly establish an international investment bank, port management company, international trade market, offshore financial center, luxury resort, duty-free shopping district, and real estate group."
"To build our own new home, Hong Kong Island, or rather the Cayman Islands, a non-sovereign financial and trade center."
"Zero taxes! Free trade!"
"Only a service fee will be charged."
"Wouldn't it be easy for everyone to avoid taxes then? They could also earn a lot of port management fees, trade management fees, enterprise management fees, port rent, warehouse rent, and income from selling land and houses."
This is not a fantasy!
It is entirely possible to achieve this.
财力
物力
契机
back ground
market
It aligns with the interests of all parties, has people willing to promote it, and has a strong enough background and huge market potential.
It has emerging forces like Jiang Feng and Elon Musk leading the charge; it has the support of Warren Buffett and his financial circle; and it has the customer base of ConocoPhillips and American Express.
Don't say it, don't actually say it!
It's entirely possible to put this into action!
As long as safety is guaranteed.
Investing in ports, resorts, free trade zones, and offshore financial centers in the Solomon Islands is an absolutely sure-fire way to make money!
At the very least, all parties are very willing to establish a joint venture bank with Jiang Feng and integrate into the same circle.
"Jiang, if you want to establish an investment bank, please allow us, the Berkshire Hathaway consortium, to cooperate with you!"
“We at ConocoPhillips are also willing.”
"And there's American Express too!"
"Please take me with you!"
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Buffett, Ryan, Allen Gallo, Musk, and others have all expressed their interest and requested to join the ride.
Jiang Feng also generously welcomed him:
"Of course, no problem, it would be my honor!"
"Anyone who is willing can become a shareholder, and we also need everyone's help with the bank's preparations."
"Let's set up a banking system first."
"Once the plan is complete, we'll move the headquarters to Somalia."
"Establishing branches in the US, Japan, China, Russia, Europe, etc., doesn't require a very large scale!"
"Primarily responsible for—"
1. Conduct investment business.
2. Financial management of the principality's territory.
Investment banks are not commercial banks; they do not offer services to individual clients, nor do they accept deposits.
Its main business is investment.
Like Goldman Sachs, Merlin, and Morgan Stanley, these investment banks do not operate deposit, lending, or bank card businesses. Instead, they engage in securities investment, venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, IPO agency, and other businesses, and also provide investment services to large clients and large enterprises.
Investment banks don't need many branches.
One is enough for each country or region.
Incidentally, it also assumes the responsibilities of the central bank of the [Duchy of Anna], managing finances and collecting management fees, rent, and transfer payments.
The total investment is $10 billion, which will be used to prepare for the bank's establishment.
Jiang Feng invested $5 million.
It holds a 50% stake.
Berkshire Hathaway invested $1 million.
It holds a 10% stake.
ConocoPhillips invested $1 million.
It holds a 10% stake.
Musk contributed $1 million.
It holds a 10% stake.
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The investment bank funded the leasing of land needed by the Duchy of Anna, and the shareholders worked together to secure the deal with the Kingdom of So.
In order to check and balance the power of the institutions.
The Emperor (Anna) possesses theoretical ruling power.
Territorial management rights
Military command
fiscal control
Monarchical legislative power
etc.
However, the zero-tax policy must not be changed, investors' interests must not be infringed, and private property must be considered sacred and inviolable.
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Buffett, Musk, ConocoPhillips, and many other investors share the land in the territory according to their equity stakes.
Furthermore, they enjoy different development privileges!
This includes developing ports, resorts, real estate, warehouses, commercial areas, etc., and also selling land.
However, the laws of the principality must be obeyed!
They have ownership.
Anna has management rights
Mutual restraint!
Jiang Feng operates behind the scenes, effectively controlling both parties.
This "restoration" plan would have been impossible to complete without Jiang Feng, or rather, without the system's help.
But without the support of Buffett, Musk, Ryan, and the circles behind them, it would be very difficult to succeed!
It's hard to gain weight by eating alone.
After all, such a large project must rely on a vast network of relationships and requires the participation of many investors.
Even so
It's not something that can be solved overnight!
After discussing it, everyone decided to go back immediately to make arrangements, contact their partners in their respective circles, and share the cake together.
They all sent people to contact high-ranking officials in Somalia.
Lobbying the US military and arms suppliers.
They coerced and bribed politicians from all sides.
Recruit relevant professionals.
Even the Romanov family, these royal orphans, contacted the remaining forces of the Russian "royalists".
For example: Russian All-Army Union POBC
This was another remnant of the White Army forces besides Kolchak's that year. Tens of thousands of them fled Russia, and instead of disappearing, their numbers grew to hundreds of thousands at one point.
Still active today!
Among them are royalists, republicans, and even extremists; it's uncertain how many people can be won over.
After all these years, there are not many royalists left, even fewer who recognize the title of "Grand Duchess Anna," let alone support Anna's restoration as empress.
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Anna herself was completely bewildered!
Holy-shit
Is a restoration really on the horizon?
This is no joke! I'm just a lesbian pilot, you want me to be an empress?
You have really caused me great suffering!
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