Charlie Mayfield, speaking of the John Lewis and Waitrose credit cards said: “HSBC’s acquisition of HFC was key to our decision to forge a long term relationship with them. It added considerable breadth to HSBC’s credentials within the credit card market, making them the ideal companion for this venture.” Welcome to the quotable quotes section of HSBC Watch Charlie. If your 89 year old mother is foreclosed upon by your new friends you might think otherwise, but for now you are the quotable quote of the year. Last year a member of your new found friends said consumers ‘were the pieces of sh*t …’ but don’t let that influence your opinion.