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 Private Bank makes four senior hires across Asia

The bank announced three new desk heads and a Global India franchise lead.
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HSBC profit jumps 23% to $15.3b

The lender plans a $1b share buy-back before releasing its third-quarter results.

HSBC offloads $25b home‑loan portfolio amidst Australia retail banking exit

It is seen as the world's largest home-loan portfolio transaction.

Can AI replace wealth advisers?

Affluent investors still seek human judgement for major financial decisions.

Which banks paid the highest penalties in Australia in H1

Penalties were doled out for misreporting and for failed responses to hardship requests.

Ant Group firms lead Asia media mentions over DBS and Visa

Visa ranked third at 165 whilst Mastercard logged 158.

AI gains ground with Singapore wealthy but advisors stay central: HSBC

After using AI, nearly 4 in 5 will bring their findings to an advisor for reassurance.

Hong Kong banks face margin squeeze despite asset growth

Loans advanced 3.3% in 2025 and ended a three-year contraction.

HSBC pilots digital structured product issuance in Hong Kong

Pilot transaction tests faster issuance, settlement, and servicing for institutional investors.

Nine in 10 investors do not trust AI for investment decisions

Banks can respond by moving toward a hybrid advisory model.

HSBC appoints Nick Elias to lead wealth AI push

Elias will helm HSBC’s Wealth Transformation Programme.

Hong Kong banks urged to build digital asset capability before chasing revenue

They risk losing ground in a growing trillion-dollar market if they wait too long, said KPMG.

HSBC rolls out TradeCash in Singapore

Customers can draw down a loan using sales invoice data.

Trade easing and AI demand lift Hong Kong banks' H2 outlook

Banks should monitor real estate exposure as property softness persists.

HSBC Australia fined $24.53m over scam protection failures

HSBC admitted to inadequate scam controls in its internal transfer system between May 2023-2024.

HSBC and BOCHK back Hong Kong’s wholesale CBDC pilot

Both banks will participate in the pilot project.