When members of the BCC family come together, it is always an enjoyable and memorable occasion. When we meet in large numbers to discuss our aspirations for the future, the event takes on an historical significance. The management conference held in Geneva on February 20-21 (1982) will stand out for future generations as a watershed in the development of BCC. We have always been keen to probe and define our corporate identity. We do this because we understand that action is based on knowledge. Since there are no doubts about who we are or what we are doing, there are no barriers in our hearts and minds to impede the flow of our creativity and energy. Our performance as bankers is dynamic, successful and energetic because the foundations of our corporate identity are secure.
BCC is a commercial organisation. Over the last nine years we have built up a hugely successful multi-national banking operation. We have a great responsibility to our customers and there is no question of abandoning our commercial activities. The keynotes in everything we do are caution, prudence and stability. We regard the strength and security of our organisation as sacrosanct. We will be the best bankers and the strongest bank in the world.
GIVING
Then said a rich man, “Speak to us of Giving.”
And he answered:
You give but little when you give of your possessions.
It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.
There are those who give little of the much which they have – and they give it for recognition and their hidden desire makes their gifts unwholesome.
And there are those who have little and give it all.
These are the believers in life and the bounty of life, and their coffer is never empty.
There are those who give with joy, and that joy is their reward.
And there are those who give with pain, and that pain is their baptism.
And there are those who give and know not pain in giving, nor do they seek joy, nor give with mindfulness of virtue;
THE PROPHET’S STORY by Khalil Gibran (1883-1931), poet, philosopher and artist.
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