Announcement • 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. Announcement • 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. Announcement • 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. Announcement • 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. Announcement • 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. Announcement • Mar 03
HSBC Holdings plc, Annual General Meeting, May 08, 2026 HSBC Holdings plc, Annual General Meeting, May 08, 2026. Announcement • 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. Announcement • 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. Announcement • 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. Announcement • 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. Announcement • 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. Announcement • 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. Announcement • 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. Announcement • 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. Announcement • 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. Announcement • 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. Announcement • 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. Announcement • 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. Announcement • 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. Announcement • 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. Announcement • 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. Announcement • 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. Announcement • 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. Announcement • 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. Announcement • 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. Announcement • 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. Announcement • 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. Announcement • 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. Announcement • 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. 
