HSBC turns to shareholders

HSBC, one of the few banks to survive the credit crunch intact, turns to its shareholders for an extra £12.5bn.

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Unlike most of its competitors, the bank made a profit last year - and with its relatively strong balance sheet, it's been able to take over a big chunk of Britain's mortgage market.

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