HSBC Job Simulation - Investment Banking

Hi. Does anyone have any insights on what type of video responses they'll be seeking in the HSBC job sim for investment banking internships?

I did the practise sim in their candidate zone and there was literally only 1 video response question which was so straightforward ("what did you learn from this simulation?"). I'm guessing the real thing isn't as generous, but I'm not sure to what level I should prepare. Answer to why HSBC/this division? Commercial awareness (deals/recent news)? Behavioural STAR stories?

Thanks for any insights.

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