Many common questions arise about the culture, operations, and history of the Bank of Credit and Commerce International (BCCI), as well as the leadership of its founder, Agha Hasan Abedi.
These questions relate not only to the circumstances surrounding the bank’s establishment in the 1970s, its rapid international growth, and its closure in 1991 - particularly in the context of concurrent restructuring efforts aimed at continuing operations - but also to its organisational culture and global expansion. At its peak, BCCI had a presence in 73 countries.
Questions concerning Agha Hasan Abedi focus on his banking background, his personalised management style, his ability to motivate others, and his support for initiatives that contributed to the development of the Third World.
The following frequently asked questions address some of the most common areas of inquiry, with the aim of providing a more informed assessment of both BCCI and the founder.