공시 • May 08
HSBC Holdings plc Announces Board and Committee Changes HSBC Holdings plc announced that details of changes to the composition of the Board and Committees following receipt of regulatory approval. Richard Henry Meddings (68) has been appointed as an independent non-executive Director of HSBC Holdings plc. He will also become a member of the Group Audit Committee, Group Risk Committee and Nomination & Corporate Governance Committee upon appointment. Mr. Meddings will succeed Brendan Nelson as Chair of the Group Audit Committee following the publication of the HSBC Interim Results on 4 August 2026, after a full handover of responsibilities to commence following his appointment to the Board. Eileen Murray has been appointed as Senior independent non-executive Director of HSBC Holdings plc, and independent non-executive Chair of HSBC Bank plc. Ms Murray will also step down as a member of the Group Risk Committee. Brendan Nelson will step down from his roles on the Group Technology and Operations Committee following the 2026 AGM, and will step down from the Group Audit and Group Risk Committees following the Interim Results. Mr. Nelson stood down from the HSBC UK board on 29 April 2026. 공시 • May 07
HSBC Holdings plc Announces Impairment of Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets for First Quarter Ended March 31, 2026 HSBC Holdings plc announced Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets for first quarter ended March 31, 2026. For the period, the company announced Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets (net of tax) of $30 million. 공시 • May 06
HSBC Holdings plc Announces First Interim Dividend in Respect of the Financial Year Ending 31 December 2026, Payable on 26 June 2026 On 5 May 2026, the Directors of HSBC Holdings plc approved a first interim dividend in respect of the financial year ending 31 December 2026 of $0.10 per ordinary share (the 'dividend'), an expected distribution of approximately $1.72 billion. The dividend will be payable on 26 June 2026 to holders of record on the Principal Register in the UK, the Hong Kong Overseas Branch Register or the Bermuda Overseas Branch Register on 15 May 2026. The dividend will be payable in US dollars, or in pounds sterling or Hong Kong dollars at the forward exchange rates quoted by HSBC Bank plc in London at or about 11.00am local time on 15 June 2026. The ordinary shares in London, Hong Kong and Bermuda will be quoted ex-dividend on 14 May 2026. American Depositary Shares ('ADSs') in New York will be quoted ex-dividend on 15 May 2026. The dividend will be payable on ADSs, each of which represents five ordinary shares, on 26 June 2026 to holders of record on 15 May 2026. The dividend of $0.50 per ADS will be payable by the depositary in US dollars. 공시 • Apr 24
HSBC Reportedly Shortlists Bidders for Singapore Insurance Unit with $2 Billion Valuation HSBC Holdings plc (LSE:HSBA) (HSBC) is advancing a strategic review that could unlock value from its Singapore insurance operations, with a narrowed shortlist of bidders now emerging. According to people familiar with the matter, Allianz SE (XTRA:ALV) (ALIZY), Daiichi Life Group, Inc. (TSE:8750) (DLICY), and Sumitomo Life Insurance Company have been selected to move forward, working with advisers to prepare binding offers in the coming weeks. The unit, HSBC Life (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., could be valued at as much as $2 billion, pointing to what may be sustained strategic interest in a market that continues to sit at the center of regional wealth expansion. The situation remains ongoing, with no final outcome determined, and Sumitomo Life's approach is being led through its Singlife platform following its 2024 acquisition of Singapore Life Holdings from investors including TPG Inc. Other insurers such as Sun Life Financial Inc. and Nippon Life Insurance Co. had previously been linked to the process, suggesting broader competitive interest. HSBC has reiterated that Singapore remains a key focus market and continues to position the city as an important hub for wealth and wholesale banking, even as the insurance unit undergoes a strategic review first initiated in January. From an investment perspective, the review appears to align with broader structural changes under CEO Georges Elhedery, who has been streamlining the organization through reductions in management layers, jobs, and selected business lines. 공시 • Mar 25
HSBC Holdings plc Appoints David Rice as Chief Ai Officer, Effective 1 April 2026 and Expands Remit of Mario Shamtani as Chief Technology Officer HSBC Holdings plc announced David Rice will be appointed as HSBC’s first Chief AI Officer, effective 1 April. This new role provides clear enterprise leadership for AI adoption within HSBC in support of its ambition to build a bank designed for the future by embedding AI solutions that benefit colleagues and customers. The appointment comes as part of a wider focus on deploying AI at scale across HSBC by making generative AI tools available to all staff to simplify processes, procedures and policies, and equip customer-facing colleagues with the AI tools they need to deliver more personalised services. David Rice was previously the Chief Operating Officer for HSBC’s Corporate and Institutional Banking business. In addition to David’s appointment, HSBC also announced it was expanding the remit of Mario Shamtani in his role as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to strengthen its technology foundations to deploy AI at scale. This includes modernising core platforms, building a central AI platform colleagues can use to access a range of models, and leading key strategic partnerships. 공시 • Mar 03
HSBC Holdings plc, Annual General Meeting, May 08, 2026 HSBC Holdings plc, Annual General Meeting, May 08, 2026. 공시 • Feb 27
CIMB Reportedly Among Banks Bidding for HSBC Indonesia Assets CIMB Group Holdings Berhad (KLSE:CIMB) is one of the banks that are seeking to purchase assets of HSBC Indonesia (PT Bank HSBC Indonesia). The move comes as lenders seek to strengthen their presence in Southeast Asia's biggest economy. Potential bidders include Singapore's DBS Group Holdings Ltd. (SGX:D05), Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (SGX:O39) and United Overseas Bank Limited (SGX:U11), along with Malaysia's CIMB Group Holdings Bhd and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (TSE:8316). HSBC Holdings plc (LSE:HSBA) is looking to sell its consumer banking operations in Indonesia. The assets could be valued at more than USD 200 million. 공시 • Jan 14
HSBC Holdings plc Reportedly Considers Selling Singapore Insurance Business HSBC Holdings plc (LSE:HSBA) is exploring options for its insurance unit in Singapore, including a sale, people familiar with the matter said, following other business revamps globally under CEO Georges Elhedery. The bank and a financial adviser are working on a review of HSBC Life (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., which could be valued at more than USD 1 billion in a transaction, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private. Other insurers and investment firms have shown early interest, they said. Considerations are preliminary and no final decision has been made, the people said. A representative for HSBC declined to comment on market speculation. He added that the bank is committed to Singapore as an international wealth and wholesale hub, and Singapore is crucial to its strategy and a key focus for investment and growth for the group. A sale would follow other HSBC disposals in Europe and North America. Last year, the bank agreed to sell its UK life insurance business to Chesnara and its custody business and private banking operations in Germany. It also sold its French life insurance unit. 공시 • Jan 09
HSBC Appoints Valentin Valderrabano as Chief Commercial Officer for International Wealth and Premier Banking Division, Effective February 20, 2026 HSBC recruited Valentin Valderrabano from Citibank as chief commercial officer overseeing its International Wealth and Premier Banking (IWPB) division, effective February 20, 2026. Valentin Valderrabano was most recently the chief operating officer for global wealth at Citibank. His career at Citi spanned over two decades, primarily focused on retail banking, wealth management, and digital transformation. Reporting directly to IWPB CEO Barry O’Byrne, Valderrabano will relocate from New York to Hong Kong. His mandate involves driving wealth-led growth, enhancing customer experience, and integrating the bank’s digital and physical service channels. The appointment marks the completion of O’Byrne’s leadership build-out for the IWPB division, which was formed in late 2024. The IWPB unit houses global private banking, asset management, and insurance. This reorganisation is part of a broader push under group CEO Georges Elhedery. Valderrabano joins a refreshed leadership bench at HSBC that draws heavily from his former employer. 공시 • Jan 07
HSBC Holdings plc Appoints Wei Sun Christianson as Director, Effective January 1, 2026 HSBC Holdings plc has appointed Ms. Wei Sun Christianson as a director. Ms Wei Sun Christianson is an American national and her date of birth is August 1956. The appointment is effective from January 1, 2026. 공시 • Jan 06
HSBC Private Bank Announces Executive Changes HSBC Private Bank has announced a new appointment. The firm has announced the appointment of Ida Liu as the new CEO of HSBC Private Bank. Liu succeeds Gabriel Castello, who served as interim CEO throughout 2025. Liu will focus on expanding the firm's operations with ultra-high net worth (UHNW) clients and strengthen cross-border connectivity. 공시 • Dec 19
HSBC Holdings plc Announces Change in Joint Company Secretary HSBC Holdings plc confirmed that Aileen Taylor and Hannah Ashdown will both step down as joint company secretary with effect from the end of 31 December 2025. Aileen Taylor will continue to hold her role as Group Chief People and Governance Officer. As confirmed in the Company's announcement on 8 October 2025, Angela McEntee has been appointed as Group Company Secretary with effect from 1 January 2026. 공시 • Dec 10
HSBC Appoints Jason Henderson as Chief Executive Officer for the United States, Effective December 9, 2025 HSBC on December 9, 2025 announced the appointment of Jason Henderson as Chief Executive Officer for the United States, effective December 9, 2025. Henderson has served as Interim CEO since August 2025, leading the business with a focus on client partnership, disciplined execution, and collaboration across HSBC’s global network. Henderson will report to Michael Roberts, CEO of HSBC Bank plc, and CEO of Corporate and Institutional Banking. Henderson will continue as a member of the Boards of Directors of HSBC North America Holdings Inc., HSBC USA Inc. and HSBC Bank USA N.A. Under Henderson’s leadership, HSBC will continue to strengthen its position in the U.S., one of the world’s largest and most dynamic markets, as part of the bank’s strategy to connect clients to opportunities across 50+ global financial markets. Henderson joined HSBC in 2006 and over the years has held several senior positions across the bank, leading Banking and Markets in Canada, and Markets and Securities Services in the Americas. In his capacity as interim CEO, Henderson prioritized client engagement, operational stability, and a collaborative culture. 공시 • Dec 05
HSBC Holdings PLC Announces Group Chair Changes HSBC Holdings PLC announced the appointment of Brendan Nelson as Group Chair. Brendan Nelson has been serving as interim Group Chair since October 1, 2025, and joined the Board in September 2023. He has had an extensive career in financial services, both at KPMG, where he led the Global Financial Services Practice advising and auditing international banks, and on the Boards of BP, RBS, and HSBC. This decision follows a robust process that considered both internal and external candidates. Brendan will remain as Chairman of the Group Audit Committee until the publication of the 2025 results in February 2026. HSBC will provide an update on the succession for this role in due course. 공시 • Nov 26
HSBC Holdings plc Appoints Ruby Ho as Head of Markets and Securities Services (MSS) for ASEAN HSBC Holdings has appointed Ruby Ho as head of Markets and Securities Services (MSS) for ASEAN. In the role, Ho will oversee MSS operations in Singapore. She previously led MSS at HSBC Taiwan. 공시 • Nov 20
HSBC Holdings Announces Management Changes HSBC Holdings announced the appointment of a new CEO for New Zealand. The firm has appointed Steve Hughes as CEO and head for Australia and New Zealand banking. The new appointment is effective January 1, 2026. Hughes joined HSBC Holdings in 2015, and has led the wholesale banking division for Australia and New Zealand since January 2023. He takes over from Antony Shaw, who is stepping down as CEO of HSBC Australia and New Zealand by the end of the year. 공시 • Nov 11
HSBC Holdings plc Announces Appointment of Wei Sun Christianson as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Member of the Group Risk Committee and the Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee, Effective January 1, 2026 HSBC Holdings plc announced the appointment of Wei Sun Christianson (aged 69) as an Independent non-executive Director and member of the Group Risk Committee and the Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee with effect from 1 January 2026. Wei Sun brings extensive banking and regulatory experience gained over a 30-year international career. Wei Sun most recently served as a Senior Advisor at Morgan Stanley, a role she assumed following her retirement from Morgan Stanley in 2022. Her final executive role at Morgan Stanley was Co-CEO, Asia Pacific and she also served as CEO, Morgan Stanley China from 2006 to 2022. Prior to Morgan Stanley, she held senior regulatory roles at the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission where she was involved in the drafting of the regulatory structure that would enable the companies of the People's Republic of China to be listed outside China. In line with the UK and Hong Kong Corporate Governance Codes, the Board have determined that Wei Sun is independent. In making that determination, the Board have concluded that there are no other relationships or circumstances which are likely to affect her judgements and that any relationships or circumstances which could appear to do so are not considered to be material. 공시 • Oct 21
HSBC Holdings Appoints David Lindberg as CEO of UK Business, Effective December 8, 2025 HSBC Holdings has announced a new hire to lead its business in the UK. The firm said that it has appointed former NatWest executive, David Lindberg as CEO of its UK business. The appointment comes months after the British banking group initiated a search to lead its ring-fenced division. Lindberg is set to begin his new role from December 8, 2025. 공시 • Oct 09
Hsbc Holdings plc Announces Group Company Secretary Changes HSBC Holdings plc announced the appointment of Angela McEntee as Group Company Secretary with effect from 1 January 2026. Aileen Taylor remains in her role as Group Chief People and Governance Officer, with Angela assuming the Group Company Secretary role. Angela, a qualified solicitor, joined the Company in 2020 and has significant legal, regulatory, risk and corporate governance experience having held senior roles in the Governance functions at both the Company and previously at NatWest Group plc. 공시 • Oct 08
HSBC Holdings plc Appoints Angela Mcentee as Group Company Secretary, Effective January 1, 2026 HSBC Holdings plc has announced the appointment of Angela McEntee as Group Company Secretary with effect from 1 January 2026. Aileen Taylor remains in her role as Group Chief People and Governance Officer, with Angela assuming the Group Company Secretary role. Angela, a qualified solicitor, joined the Company in 2020 and has significant legal, regulatory, risk and corporate governance experience having held senior roles in the Governance functions at both the Company and previously at NatWest Group plc. 공시 • Sep 05
HSBC Announces CEO Changes for HSBC Hong Kong HSBC picked insider Maggie Ng as the chief executive of its Hong Kong arm, succeeding Luanne Lim who is being appointed as the CEO of Hang Seng Bank. Ng joined HSBC in 2020 to lead the wealth and personal banking operations in Hong Kong. She has worked with Citi and Ernst & Young earlier. Lim brings over 28 years of banking experience, including more than two decades at HSBC across six countries, covering back-office operations in emerging and developed markets. Diana Cesar is returning to HSBC as vice chairman of the banking major's Hong Kong arm. 공시 • Jul 18
Hsbc Holdings plc Appoints Benoit Douchin as COO for Global Private Banking HSBC Holdings plc has appointed Benoit Douchin as COO for global private banking. He will take charge later this month. Douchin has served in the role on an interim basis and will lead key initiatives. He has more than 15 years of experience in private banking. 공시 • Jul 10
Hsbc Holdings plc Appoints Sami Abouzahr as Global Head of Investments and Managed Solutions HSBC Holdings has announced a new appointment. The firm has announced the appointment of Sami Abouzahr as global head of Investments and Managed Solutions, Wealth and Premier Solutions. In the role, Abouzahr is to lead the bank's wealth product strategy and delivery of sustainable investment, fund, discretionary portfolio management and alternative investment solutions. He is to be based in Hong Kong. 공시 • Jul 09
Permira, CVC Cap, EQT Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Nuvama Private equity buyout groups CVC Capital Partners plc (ENXTAM:CVC), Permira (Permira Advisers Ltd.) and EQT AB (publ) (OM:EQT) are in talks with Asia-Pacific focused private equity firm PAG to buy its controlling stake in Nuvama Wealth Management Limited (NSEI:NUVAMA), formerly Edelweiss Wealth Management, in a buyout that’s potentially worth $1.6 billion, said people in the know. Competing with them is HSBC Holdings plc (LSE:HSBA), Europe’s largest bank by market capitalisation, said the people cited, in a hotly contested race, as Nuvama’s role as the local trading partner of Jane Street came under investor scrutiny. India’s stock market regulator has barred Jane Street from the local securities market. Nuvama’s shares plunged 11% in trading, the most in three months, after the interim order — over allegations of market manipulation by Jane Street — became public on 4 July 2025. The four contenders listed above have been shortlisted after nonbinding bids were submitted late last month. Due diligence is ongoing with an aim to submit binding bids by this month's end, a deadline that most analysts said will be difficult to meet. Also, Warburg Pincus is said to have made a verbal offer with an indicative value for the business and is being kept as a fallback option. Domestic fund such as ChrysCapital (ChrysCapital LLP) is also said to be in the fray. Sources said, by themselves they may be open to a smaller transaction for a lower stake and look to team up with others as co-investors. As promoter, PAG owns 54.78% of Nuvama, which has a market capitalisation of INR 261,508.7 million. Any deal involving a change of control will trigger an open offer for 26% of shares held by minority shareholders. At 4 July 2025 close, PAG’s stake is worth INR 143,830 million. With the stock surging 114% since the firm’s listing in September 2023, PAG had decided to start a sale process earlier this year and appointed investment banks JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley as advisers. After an initial approach to strategic buyers, a wider circle of potential suitors including buyout funds were tapped. In the past year, the stock has jumped 55.02%. PAG, CVC, EQT, Permira and ChrysCap didn’t respond to queries. HSBC declined to comment. Sources close to the bank said it’s not pursuing the acquisition. 공시 • Jul 07
HSBC Appoints Kate Subak as CEO for HSBC Insurance (Bermuda) UK-based banking firm HSBC Holdings has announced that it has appointed a CEO for HSBC Insurance (Bermuda). The firm has appointed Kate Subak to the position. She was previously COO of Sun Life International in Bermuda. In the role, Subak will manage the operations of all of HSBC's insurance entities in Bermuda. 공시 • Jul 06
HSBC Reportedly to Offload Local Retail Bank HSBC Holdings plc (LSE:HSBA) is believed to be just days away from releasing documents into the market for a sale of its Australian retail banking arm, according to sources, which suggest that the business could sell for a price in the billions of dollars. Speculation surfaced at the beginning of the year that HSBC was planning a sale out of Australia, and a move would be consistent with recent strategic moves elsewhere around the global. Sources have suggested that the business had about $40 billion of loans and about $30 billion of deposits, and the talk in the market is that at least three of the top four local banks will take a look at the business - National Australia Bank Limited (ASX:NAB), Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX:WBC) and ANZ Group Holdings Limited (ASX:ANZ). Much of its value would depend on the quality of its funding, but market experts believe a sale would be in the billions of dollars. Some say Westpac could be the most likely to bid for the business, while Australian listed financial services operator AMP, which is tipped to be weighing up future options for its bank, may also make an offer. 공시 • Jun 21
HSBC Appoints Ishan Sarkar as Head of Wealth and Premier Solutions HSBC announced on Jun 20,2025 that it has appointed Ishan Sarkar as the bank's head of wealth and premier solutions (WPS). He will be based in Singapore and assume the new role on Jul 1, 2025. Sarkar will report to Ashmita Acharya, head of international wealth and premier banking at HSBC Singapore, and Stefan Lecher, head of WPS Asia for HSBC. Sarkar will drive wealth strategy for Singapore as head of WPS. This includes developing and managing a full suite of wealth products, platforms and customer journeys across all client segments, ranging from premier to ultra-high-net-worth individuals. He has been with the financial services company for over six years, most recently as head of capital markets for HSBC Private Bank and Wealth in South-east Asia and has 20 years of product experience from investments and sales roles across global financial institutions such as Citi and UBS. 공시 • Jun 19
HSBC Holdings plc Appoints Christopher Chua as Global MA Head HSBC Holdings has announced the appointment of a global MA head. The bank has appointed Christopher Chua to the position. The bank made the appointment after its previous global head left for JPMorgan last month. Chua was most recently the bank's Asia head of MA. 공시 • Jun 06
HSBC Holdings plc Announces Retirement of Sir Mark Tucker as Group Chairman HSBC Holdings plc announcement on 1 May 2025, in which it was confirmed that Sir Mark Tucker intended to retire as Group Chairman before the end of 2025, it has now been agreed that Sir Mark will step down as HSBC Group Chairman and as a member of the Board with effect from 30 September 2025. In the interim, whilst this process continues, Brendan Nelson, independent non-executive Director and Chair of the Group Audit Committee, will assume the role of Interim Group Chair upon Sir Mark's retirement from the Board, subject to regulatory approval. As previously announced, Sir Mark will remain as a strategic adviser to the Group CEO and the Board whilst the process to identify his permanent successor continues. 공시 • May 20
Chesnara Reportedly to Explore Deal for HSBC’s UK Life Insurance Unit Chesnara plc (LSE:CSN) is exploring a potential acquisition of HSBC Holdings plc (LSE:HSBA)’s life insurance business in the UK, according to people familiar with the matter. London-listed Chesnara is among potential suitors that have expressed interest in the HSBC UK life insurance operations, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the information is private. A deal could value the HSBC unit at several hundred million dollars, the people said. 공시 • Mar 27
HSBC Holdings plc Appoints Mario Shamtani as Group CTO HSBC Holdings has announced the appointment of a group CTO. Mario Shamtani has joined the bank as its group CTO in London. He was earlier with JPMorgan as CIO. He announced his departure last November. Shamtani has replaced previous CTO Frank McGrath at HSBC Holdings. 공시 • Mar 25
Hsbc Appoints Kanas Chan as New Head of Global Private Banking for North Asia and Hong Kong, Effective 14 April 2025 HSBC has named Kanas Chan as the new head of global private banking for North Asia and Hong Kong, with her tenure commencing on 14 April 2025. Chan, with three decades of experience in wealth management, will transition from Deutsche Bank to HSBC. As part of her new role, she will lead strategic growth initiatives and oversee the private bank's performance across Hong Kong, Taiwan, and offshore mainland China markets. Chan's leadership is anticipated to further enhance HSBC's global private banking business in Asia, which recorded double-digit year-on-year revenue growth in every quarter of 2024. HSBC attributed the growth to a 21% increase in invested assets, reaching $199 billion. Chan will be based in Hong Kong and report to Lok Yim, regional head of global private banking, Asia Pacific, and Maggie Ng, head of wealth and personal banking, Hong Kong. Chan began her tenure at Deutsche Bank in 2007, where she held multiple senior roles within the company's wealth management division, most recently serving as head of North Asia for the private bank. Before her most recent role, she led the capital markets business in wealth management for the Asia-Pacific region. Prior to joining Deutsche Bank, Chan also held positions at Citi Private Bank and DBS Private Bank. Recently, reports emerged that HSBC is reducing its workforce size at Pinnacle, its digital wealth business in China, by nearly half, affecting around 900 employees. The downsizing will occur through layoffs, natural attrition, and reassignments within HSBC's operations in China. Pinnacle, established in 2020, offers insurance and investment products through a digital platform and had around 2,100 employees across its main divisions as of June 2024. 공시 • Mar 12
HSBC Holdings plc Announces the Appointment of David Sabow as Global Head of Innovation Banking HSBC Holdings has announced the hire of an executive to lead innovation banking. The firm has announced the appointment of David Sabow as global head of innovation banking. The unit was set up in 2023 to serve growth companies. Sabow is to be based in California and was head of HSBC innovation banking in the US. In the new position, he will oversee teams in the US, Israel, Hong Kong and continental Europe. 공시 • Mar 07
uCloudlink Group Inc., Deutsche Telekom, Siemens, Airbus, and HSBC Receive Approval for Pilot Operations of Value-Added Telecoms Services from MIIT UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC. announced that it was one of the first batch of 13 foreign-invested companies to receive approval for pilot operations of value-added telecommunications services by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (the “MIIT”). With the approval, UCLOUDLINK will be permitted to engage in value-added telecommunications services such as internet access and information services in China. The 13 foreign-invested companies approved for this pilot program are predominantly affiliates of well-known multinational corporations, including Deutsche Telekom, Siemens, Airbus, and HSBC. Companies that received approval are expected to provide Chinese consumers with a more diverse range of telecom services and products to stimulate market vitality, enhance service quality and standards, and better meet the growing digital lifestyle needs of the Chinese public. 공시 • Feb 13
HSBC Holdings plc Hires George Sun as Head of Global Debt Markets for Asia, Effective from March 11 HSBC Holdings Plc has hired an executive for debt markets in Asia. The firm has hired former BNP Paribas SA banker George Sun as head of global debt markets for Asia. Sun is to attend to his duties from March 11. He will be based in Hong Kong. 공시 • Jan 23
Court Grants Final Approval of Settlement in Platinum and Palladium Case Against BASF, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, and ICBC Standard Bank The $20 million class action settlement in the In re: Platinum and Palladium Antitrust Litigation has been granted final approval by the court. Berger Montague is co-lead counsel and obtained the settlement in these consolidated class actions on behalf of traders of platinum and palladium-based derivative contracts, physical platinum and palladium, and platinum and palladium-based securities against BASF, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, and ICBC Standard Bank (collectively, the "Fixing Participants" or "defendants"). The Fixing Participants were all members of The London Platinum and Palladium Fixing Company Ltd., which conducted the London Platinum and Palladium Fixings. The London Platinum and Palladium Fixings were a twice daily process where the defendants set an important benchmark price for platinum and palladium. The plaintiffs allege that the defendants conspired to manipulate this benchmark for their collective benefit. The plaintiffs further allege that they were injured because the defendants' manipulation caused prices for platinum and palladium-based derivatives contracts, physical platinum and palladium, and platinum and palladium-based securities to be made artificial. The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and is captioned In re: Platinum and Palladium Antitrust Litigation, No. 1:14-cv-09391 (GHW) (S.D.N.Y). 공시 • Jan 22
HSBC Reportedly to Study Options for Consumer Banking in Australia HSBC Holdings plc (LSE:HSBA) is studying options for its consumer banking business in Australia including a potential sale as the bank looks to further slim down its operations, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The UK lender is likely to retain its commercial banking operations in Australia to serve its corporate clients globally, one of the people said, who asked not to be identified as information is private. The consumer banking business — which consists of more than 40 branches and offices as well as its loan books and retail customers in Australia — could attract other major banks in the country, the person said. 공시 • Jan 09
HSBC Holdings Announces Appointment of Jil Chin as Head for International Wealth Hub for Singapore HSBC Holdings appointed a head for its international wealth hub for Singapore. The firm has appointed Jil Chin to the position. Jil joined the bank on January 6, 2025.Jil has more than 22 years of experience in wealth management and retail banking. 공시 • Jan 07
HSBC Holdings plc Appoints Lisa McGeough as US CEO HSBC Holdings has announced the appointment of a CEO for the US. The firm has appointed Lisa McGeough as president and chief executive officer for the United States. In the position, McGeough is to lead the next phase of growth for the United States and is to be based in New York City. 공시 • Dec 19
HSBC Announces Executive Changes of Its Swiss Private Bank and HSBC Switzerland HSBC has named John Shipman as the interim CEO of its Swiss Private Bank and country head of HSBC Switzerland. Shipman will assume these responsibilities on 1 January 2025. The move comes as part of the banking giant's broader overhaul, aimed at reaping cost savings and simplifying the structure to speed up execution. Shipman will take over from Gabriel Castello, who was recently appointed as the interim CEO of HSBC's global private banking. Shipman, with over six years of experience as chief risk officer at HSBC's Swiss Private Bank, will continue to report to Castello. Earlier this month, HSBC said its global private banking and wealth CEO Annabel Spring is departing to pursue other opportunities. Gabriel Castello was named the interim CEO of global private banking. He will retain his existing roles as CEO of the Swiss Private Bank and head of global private banking for EMEA until further notice. 공시 • Dec 09
HSBC Holdings plc Appoints Annie Lim as GPB Desk Head for Singapore HSBC Holdings plc has announced a new appointment for Singapore. The firm has appointed Annie Lim as GPB desk head for Singapore. Lim joins from Lombard Odier, and had spent 11 years with Credit Suisse. In the role, she is to help the bank grow its client relationships in the UHNW segment and Family Offices. 공시 • Nov 29
HSBC Holdings plc Announces Management Changes HSBC Holdings plc announced the following updates to its senior leadership team. All appointments are effective 1 January 2025. Richard Blackburn is appointed Interim Group Chief Risk and Compliance Officer. Richard will become a member of the Group Operating Committee. Richard joined HSBC in 2016 and has held a number of senior risk leadership positions within the Group, including as Chief Risk Officer for Global Banking Markets, Commercial Banking, MENAT and Europe, and his current role as Global Head of Traded and Treasury Risk Management Global Analytics. Through his 35 years in financial services, Richard has developed an excellent understanding of the key risks facing the Bank globally. His recent experience of managing risks through the transformation of European business will serve the Bank well as it progresses through the next stage of growth and development. HSBC has begun a process to appoint the permanent successor for this role, which will consider both internal and external candidates. Celine Herweijer, has taken the decision to step down as Group Chief Sustainability Officer to pursue new opportunities with effect from 31 December 2024. Since joining HSBC's Group Executive Committee in 2021, Celine has played a pivotal role in advancing HSBC's Net Zero by 2050 ambition launched in 2020. She has overseen the development of HSBC's net zero strategy, capabilities and commercialisation efforts, including establishing science-based policies and decarbonisation targets for the bank's financing portfolio, and bringing together all parts of the business to deliver the bank-wide sustainability transformation as detailed in the bank's first Net Zero Transition plan launched in January 2024. HSBC announced that Julian Wentzel, currently Head of Global Banking, MENAT, is appointed Interim Group Chief Sustainability Officer. In this interim role, Julian will report to Pam Kaur, Group CFO. Julian joined HSBC in 2015 and has more than 25-years' experience in the banking industry. Having worked in multiple geographies and sectors, Julian has a strong background of navigating complex global challenges, identifying innovative solutions and has excellent relationships with regulators and stakeholders. His leadership will be key in supporting commitment to sustainability as he brings a strong client and commercial lens to this agenda, having latterly focused on HSBC's sustainability ambitions and transition to net zero. Additionally, following an internal recruitment process, Selim Kervanci is appointed as CEO, Middle East, subject to regulatory approval. Selim will report to Surendra Rosha and David Liao, Co-CEOs Asia and the Middle East. Selim has worked in regional roles for a number of years, has been on the MENAT ExCo for more than 10 and is currently CEO of HSBC Turkiye. He joined HSBC in 1996 and has extensive knowledge and experience across a broad range of areas including driving transformation, growing businesses, and delivering financial performance in volatile markets. Over the past 28 years, he has built wide-ranging connections with clients, officials, and regulators across the Middle East. 공시 • Oct 09
HSBC Holdings plc Appoints William Chan as Global Chief Investment Officer and Head of Investments HSBC Holdings plc has appointed William Chan as global chief investment officer and head of Investments. He is to assume his responsibilities immediately. The executive is to be based in Hong Kong in his role and will be responsible for leading a team of investment specialists. 공시 • Sep 30
HSBC Holdings plc Announces Changes in Composition of the Board Committees, Effective 1 October 2024 The Board of Directors of HSBC Holdings plc announces changes to the composition of the Board Committees effective from 1 October 2024. Eileen Murray will step down as a member of the Group Audit Committee, and Geraldine Buckingham will be appointed as a member of the Group Audit Committee. Kalpana Morparia will be appointed as a member of the Group Remuneration Committee. Geraldine Buckingham and Kalpana Morparia will step down as members of the Group Risk Committee, and Eileen Murray will be appointed as a member of the Group Risk Committee. Following these changes, the Group Audit Committee will consist of Brendan Robert Nelson (Chair), Geraldine Joyce Buckingham, Rachel Duan, James Anthony Forese, and Ann Frances Godbehere. The Group Remuneration Committee will include Dame Carolyn Julie Fairbairn (Chair), Geraldine Joyce Buckingham, Rachel Duan, Ann Frances Godbehere, Dr. José Antonio Meade Kuribreña, Kalpana Jaisingh Morparia, and Eileen K Murray. The Group Risk Committee will be composed of James Anthony Forese (Chair), Dame Carolyn Julie Fairbairn, Steven Craig Guggenheimer, Eileen K Murray, Brendan Robert Nelson, and Swee Lian Teo. 공시 • Sep 13
HSBC Malta Unaware of Negotiations for Stake Sale HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c. (MTSE:HSB) has said that it is not aware of any negotiations between its majority shareholder (HSBC Holdings plc (LSE:HSBA)) and APS Bank plc (MTSE:APS) for a stake sale. HSBC Holdings holds an indirect 70.03% shareholding in the bank and that stake holding is being subjected to a strategic review. Meanwhile, The Times of Malta said that APS bank is in advanced negotiations to take over HSBC's Malta operations. 공시 • Aug 21
HSBC Reportedly to Explore Sale of South Africa Units to Focus on Asia HSBC Holdings plc (LSE:HSBA) is weighing a sale of its South African businesses as the lender focuses on Asian markets, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The South African branch business and securities unit have drawn interest from bidders that include banks from the region as well as China and the United Arab Emirates, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing information that isn’t public. The details of any potential deals have yet to be finalized and there is no guarantee that any transactions will go ahead, the people said. 공시 • Aug 07
HSBC Announces New Benefits for Premier and Elite Credit Cards to Increase Travel and Lifestyle Rewards HSBC announced increased welcome bonus points and new and enhanced benefits for the HSBC Premier credit card, designed for everyday spending, and the HSBC Elite credit card, designed to enhance lifestyle and travel experiences. New and updated credit card benefits include: HSBC Premier Credit Card, 50,000 welcome bonus points, 3X Points on gas and groceries, $85 statement credit towards Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, TSA PreCheck by CLEAR, or NEXUS, $60 annual TV subscription service credit. New designs feature 100% recycled plastic for the HSBC Premier credit card and a distinctive metal design for the HSBC Elite credit card. Both cards have a specially designed notch at the bottom right to help cardholders with special needs supporting them to orient the card in chip readers. HSBC Premier Credit Card 50,000 welcome bonus points 3X Points on gas and groceries $85 statement credit towards Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, TSA PreCheck by CLEAR, or NEXUS $60 annual TV subscription service credit. HSBC Elite Credit Card 60,000 welcome bonus points 5X Points on travel Complimentary airport lounge access with Priority Pass for cardholder and up to 2 guests, worth over $469 annually $120 statement credit towards Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, TSA PreCheck by CLEAR, or NEXUS $120 annual rideshare credit New designs feature 100% recycled plastic for the HSBC Premier credit card and a distinctive metal design for the HSBC Elite credit card. Both cards have a specially designed notch at the bottom right to help cardholders with special needs supporting them to orient the card in chip readers. INTRO OFFER 50,000 points after 4,000 spend in three months 60,000 points after 4,000 spend in three months. REWARDS 3x on gas and groceries 2x on travel 1x on everything else 5x on travel 2x on dining 1x on everything else. ANNUAL FEE 95 per year 495 per year. TRAVEL BENEFITS No foreign transaction fees 85 statement credit towards Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, TSA PreCheck by CLEAR or Nexus once every 4.5 years. Rewards for miles (11 air and 2 hotel point transfer partners) Travel insurance and benefits No foreign transaction fees 400 travel credit (booked Via HSBC Travel) Complimentary airport lounge access with Priority Pass for cardholder and up to 2 guests, worth over 469 annually 120 statement credit towards Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, TSA PreCheck by CLEAR or Nexus once every 4.5 years Rewards for miles (11 air and 2 hotel point transfer partners) Travel insurance and benefits. EVERYDAY BENEFITS Mastercard travel rewards Monthly Lyft offer (“Take 3, get 5”) 3 monthly Peacock subscription credit (new only) 10 off second Instacart+ order each month and two free months (new only) 60 annual TV subscription service credit Mastercard travel rewards Monthly Lyft offer (“Take 3, get 5”) 3 monthly Peacock subscription credit (new only) 10 off second Instacart+ order each month and two free months (new only) 120 annual rideshare credit. PEACE OF MIND BENEFITS 600 per claim cell phone insurance Mastercard ID theft protection Identify fraud expense reimbursement 800 per claim cell phone insurance Mastercard ID theft protection Identity Fraud Expense Reimbursement. 공시 • Jul 31
HSBC Holdings plc Appoints John Bingham as Interim Group Chief Financial Officer, Effective September 2, 2024 HSBC Holdings plc announced that Jonathan (Jon) Bingham has been appointed as Interim Group Chief Financial Officer with effect from September 2, 2024. He will not be appointed as an Executive Director. Jon will retain his existing responsibilities as Global Financial Controller whilst holding the role of Interim Group CFO. As HSBC Global Financial Controller, he is responsible for a global team and provides stewardship of HSBC external financial, regulatory, ESG and Tax reporting. Externally, he Chairs the UK Finance Prudential, Reporting and Taxation Policy Committee and is a member of the Financial Services Faculty Board of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Prior to joining HSBC in 2020, Jon worked for KPMG LLP for 20 years, of which the final 10 years were as a Banking Partner, in which he led KPMG's relationships with its large international banking clients.
A process to identify the next permanent Group CFO, is underway. An update will be provided on the outcome of this search in due course. 공시 • Jul 05
BNP Paribas, UBS Reportedly Show Interest in HSBC’s German Wealth Unit HSBC Holdings plc (LSE:HSBA)’s sale of its German wealth-management unit is attracting initial interest from peers including BNP Paribas SA (ENXTPA:BNP) and UBS Group AG (SWX:UBSG), people familiar with the matter said, as the London-listed lender looks to streamline its global footprint. Julius Bär Gruppe AG (SWX:BAER) (Julius Baer Group Ltd.) is also among those studying the business, which could be valued at €300 million to €600 million ($324 million to $648 million) in a deal, the people said. HSBC is keen for a buyer with a global brand and existing operations in Germany for the wealth-management unit, which has about €26 billion in assets, one of the people said. KPMG is helping HSBC on the sale, the person said. Meanwhile, HSBC is working with Bank of America Corporation on the potential divestment of its German fund administration business Inka, one of the largest in the industry with about €400 billion of assets under administration, the people said, asking not to be identified as the information is private. Inka is currently being marketed to potential suitors alongside HSBC’s German custodian business and the duo could fetch several hundred million Euros in a sale, one of the people said. State Street Corp. and Universal Investment are among potential bidders that have been studying the assets, the people said. HSBC is exploring the sale of various businesses in Germany and its corporate-banking and trading activities in the country aren’t affected by the strategy review, Bloomberg News reported in April. Potential disposals would add to HSBC’s long list of exits from business activities and countries in recent years including in North America and its French retail operations, part of the efforts to sharpen its focus on core operations in Asia. Deliberations are ongoing and the potential bidders could still decide against making offers, the people said. A spokesperson for HSBC said the bank’s German wealth management, fund administration and custodian businesses are under review, and no final decisions have been made. Representatives for BNP, Julius Baer, KPMG, UBS, State Street and Universal Investment declined to comment. 공시 • Jun 24
HSBC Holdings plc Appoints Danielle Johnson as Global Head of Institutional Client Group Within the Global Banking and Markets Business HSBC Holdings Plc has appointed Danielle Johnson as global head of Institutional Client Group (ICG) within the Global Banking and Markets business, effective as of June 3, 2024. Johnson had been with the American investment bank for about 20 years. In her new role, Johnson would be responsible for strengthening the coverage of institutional clients, and is to especially focus on Western-headquartered customers who conduct business globally. Based in New York City, she will report to Lisa McGeough and Gerry Keefe, co-heads of Global Banking Coverage. Johnson was most recently with Galaxy Digital, where she served as head of Global Distribution Private Capital Markets. Prior to Galaxy Digital, she served as a senior relationship manager and co-head of Americas Equities at Credit Suisse, as well as head of Venture Capital Coverage. Earlier, she spent over 20 years at Goldman Sachs, where she served as a senior relationship manager covering asset managers, hedge funds, and banks, and also as co-head of US Equity Sales. 공시 • Jun 22
ABN AMRO Reportedly Nears Deal to Buy HSBC's German Private Bank ABN AMRO Bank N.V. (ENXTAM:ABN) is nearing deal to buy HSBC Holdings plc (LSE:HSBA),s German private bank as per reports. The takeover of the business, formerly known as HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt GmbH, could be announced over the next two to three weeks, the paper said. A transaction would extend ABN Amro's foray into Germany, Europe's largest wealth management market, after it last month signed a deal to buy Fosun's private bank Hauck Aufhaeuser Lampe for EUR 672 million ($730 million). The addition of HSBC's German private bank would boost ABN Amro's assets under management by EUR 26 billion from about EUR 70 billion, Boersenzeitung reported. ABN said it is fully focused on the addition of Hauck Aufhaeuser Lampe and on seeking regulatory approval for it, declining to comment further. HSBC also would not comment on the report. HSBC is seeking to further overhaul its German operations as three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on June 21, 2024 that is has attracted State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT), BNP Paribas SA (ENXTPA:BNP) and CACEIS S.A. as potential bidders for its fund administration unit INKA and custody business. 공시 • Jun 13
HSBC Holdings plc Approves Special Dividend for Year Ending December 31, 2024, Payable on June 21, 2024 The directors of HSBC Holdings plc approved special dividend of USD 0.21 per ordinary share for year ending December 31, 2024. The dividend is payable on June 21, 2024 to holders of record on May 10, 2024 on the Principal Register in the United Kingdom, the Hong Kong Overseas Branch Register or the Bermuda Overseas Branch Register. 공시 • May 30
Expobank Joint Stock Company completed the acquisition of Russian business of HSBC from HSBC Holdings plc (LSE:HSBA). Expobank Joint Stock Company agreed to acquire Russian business of HSBC from HSBC Holdings plc (LSE:HSBA) on July 22, 2022. The deal is pending regulatory clearance in Russia. The transaction was unveiled days after the Russian government announced it would reject requests from foreign banks to sell their Russian subsidiaries in the country. The measure is being taken as a counterblow for restrictions imposed on Russian banks abroad, which have hampered their normal operations. In February Russian president approved the transaction. HSBC Holdings plc expect to complete the sale of its Russia business in second quarter of 2024.
Expobank Joint Stock Company completed the acquisition of Russian business of HSBC from HSBC Holdings plc (LSE:HSBA) on May 29, 2024. The acquired bank will continue operations under a new name. 공시 • May 07
HSBC Plans to Sell Argentine Business to Grupo Financiero UK-based banking firm HSBC Holdings plc (LSE:HSBA) has announced plans to sell its Argentine business. The firm has announced plans to sell the business for USD 550 million. It will be sold to Buenos Aires-based Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. The sale is to lead to a USD 1 billion pre-tax loss. The deal is expected to be completed in 12 months.