Epstein Files Reveal Package Delivery to Former HSBC Chairman
Newly released documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case have revealed that Douglas Flint, the incoming chairman of insurance giant Prudential, received a mystery package from the disgraced financier while serving as finance director at HSBC in the early 2000s.
Delivery Records Uncovered
According to Fedex delivery records included in the recently released Epstein files from the US Department of Justice, Flint was one of four London addresses to receive parcels from Epstein shortly before Christmas in the early 2000s. The documents, seen by City AM, show Flint's delivery cost $50, while a package sent to Andrew Mountbatten cost $27, suggesting Flint may have received a larger gift.
Douglas Flint worked at HSBC for more than twenty years, rising through the ranks to become chairman of Europe's largest bank from 2010 to 2018. The package delivery occurred during his tenure as finance director, with records indicating it was sent more than two decades ago, prior to Epstein's first conviction for procuring a child for prostitution in 2008.
Limited Recall and Professional Meetings
Flint is understood not to recall the contents of the package, given the significant passage of time since its delivery. While at HSBC, he met with Epstein on at least one occasion, though there is no evidence suggesting the former bank director engaged in any impropriety during their interactions.
Both HSBC and Prudential have declined to comment on the revelations. Flint left HSBC in 2018 and subsequently served as chairman of IP Group before being appointed chairman of Standard Life Aberdeen in 2019.
Broader Financial Connections Revealed
The disclosure adds Flint to a growing list of finance executives mentioned in the Epstein files, which comprise millions of documents released by the Department of Justice. Epstein, who transitioned from financier to convicted paedophile, maintained an extensive network of connections within financial circles in both London and New York.
Other revelations from the documents include:
- Epstein appears to have campaigned to install Jes Staley as chief executive of Barclays
- Epstein conversed with then business secretary Peter Mandelson about a plan to "mildly threaten" the government over bank taxes
- The chief executive and co-founder of Mandelson's lobbying firm Global Counsel has resigned immediately after revelations about his company's Epstein connections caused clients to sever or reconsider ties
Flint's Current Position and Political Involvement
Last month, it was announced that Flint would become the new chair of insurance giant Prudential, with the executive set to join the company's board in May. Prior to the 2024 general election, he was part of a small group of top City figures appointed to an advisory board by Labour leader Keir Starmer, highlighting his continued influence within financial and political circles.
The revelations come as the financial community continues to grapple with the implications of Epstein's extensive network and the ongoing release of documents related to his activities and connections.
