HSBC

London-headquartered and Shanghai Banking Corporation, or HSBC, is one of the world's biggest financial institutions. Founded on 1865 in Hong Kong, it is now the second largest bank in Europe, just behind BNP Paribas.
See below for the Latest HSBC News, Analysis, Profit Results, Share Price Information, and Commentary.

HSBC’s UniTransact to streamline cross-border transactions

New platform addresses digital payment challenges, enhances transaction efficiency in Indonesia.

Top banks’ assets expanded 5.1% in 2023

HSBC is a top performer, whilst China Merchant’s Bank saw fees decline.

HSBC unveils US thought leadership programme for Asian UHNWs

The three day programme will connect the UHNWs to tech leaders.

HSBC names ex-Citi banker as head of global banking in Singapore

Gilbert Ng has experience in corporate finance and risk management.

HSBC’s profit dips to $12.7b in Q1; special dividend after Canada sale

A first interim dividend of $0.1 per share has been approved by the board.

Hong Kong investment bankers risk losing jobs as banks cut costs: report

About 200 bankers in the city have reportedly lost their jobs in the past year.

HSBC sells Argentina banking operations with $1b loss

Grupo Financiero Galicia will be paying $550m for the unit.

Empathy deficit erodes customers’ trust in banks

Customers who feel valued are willing to spend more for banking products.

Weekly Global News Wrap: HSBC may receive just $21.7m from Russia sale; 282 US banks at risk

And Japan’s small businesses, homeowners brace for life after the interest rate policy shift.

HSBC profit before tax is $30.3b in 2023

But the bank also had a $3b impairment charge related to the Bank of Communications.

HSBC to distribute Schroders multi-asset income fund

The launch of the fund comes as a response to the current high inflation and interest rate environment.

HSBC launches Premier Elite for high-value customers

The bank collaborated with actor and director Stephen Fung for its launch campaign.

Weekly Global News Wrap: Citi to exit distressed-debt trading business; Korea seeks to fine HSBC, BNP Paribas

And Germany seizes $790m from the bank account of a Russian financial institution.

Hong Kong, Thailand launch cross-border QR payment service

HSBC and Bangkok Bank serve as settlement banks.