The Acme Company is exploring many strategic options. Whichever global business strategy the Acme Company eventually chooses, the firm inevitably will require the services of a bank to help manage its working capital. Many major multinational banks provide a variety of working capital and multinational cash management services.
Some U.S. banks also have international operations. If the company acquired a company in another country, should a local bank in that country with international operations be utilized? Why? A few US banks with international operations are below: Should one of these be utilized and why?
Bank of America
HSBC
Citibank