<div id="readability-page-1">The one good reason George Osborne shouldn’t be put in charge of HSBC - COMMENT: The former chancellor understands the big questions needed to become chair of HSBC. But his history with the bank – including arguing against prosecutions linked to laundering drug money – should ring alarm bells, writes Chris Blackhurst</div>

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<p>The one good reason George Osborne shouldn’t be put in charge of HSBC - COMMENT: The former chancellor understands the big questions needed to become chair of HSBC. But his history with the bank – including arguing against prosecutions linked to laundering drug money – should ring alarm bells, writes Chris Blackhurst</p>

- George Osborne's candidacy for chair of HSBC raises concerns due to his past involvement with the bank.  
- His history includes opposing prosecutions related to money laundering, which is troubling given HSBC's previous scandals.  
- The article argues that these factors should disqualify him from the position despite his understanding of key issues.  

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