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HSBC

HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations, serving around 39 million customers across its wealth and personal banking, commercial banking and global banking & markets segments. The bank was established in Hong Kong in 1865 and now operates in 62 countries. In 1993, the lender moved its headquarters to London following its acquisition of Midland Bank in the UK.

CFO / Finance Director

Stuart Gulliver (Group Chief Executive)

Industry

Banking, Financial services

Website

hsbc.com

Headquarters address

8 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, United Kingdom

Stock Code

LSE:HSBA
SEHK:0005
NYSE:HSBC (ADR)

Year founded

3 March 1865

A first rise in ticket prices since 2018 has dampened the excitement for some fans for this year’s event. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens hits 50 but fans more focused on cost of tickets for 3-day bash

This year’s tournament, from April 17 to 19, marks the start of the new HSBC SVNS World Championship, featuring 30 teams playing 72 matches.

16 Mar 2026 - 5:30PM

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks fall further as US and Iran dig in heels amid escalating war

13 Mar 2026 - 5:02PM

Fintech

Exclusive | HSBC, Standard Chartered tipped to win Hong Kong stablecoin licences in 2 weeks

12 Mar 2026 - 5:00PM

Banking & finance

HSBC, Hang Seng Bank end remote-work flexibility for Hong Kong frontline staff

The two banks tighten work rules in the city, requiring traders and salespeople to return to the office from April 1.

10 Mar 2026 - 6:48PM

Inside the HSBC headquarters in Central, Hong Kong. Photo: Felix Wong

Hong Kong stock market

Why HKEX’s board lot reform could pose challenges for HSBC and others

HSBC, Xiaomi, AIA and Pop Mart are among some 650 Hong Kong-listed firms that may need to change trading units under proposed lot reforms.

9 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM

Banking & finance

HSBC Hong Kong CEO sees global tensions, China tech drawing wealth to city

HSBC’s local unit gained nearly 2 million new customers in two years as global investors shift assets to Hong Kong.

9 Mar 2026 - 7:30AM

LIV Golf

LIV Golf Hong Kong ticks boxes, with large crowd set for 3-way fight on last day

Mainland Chinese, overseas visitors among crowds for event, which tourism chief says has become ‘one of the city’s most significant events’.

8 Mar 2026 - 11:52AM

Jon Rahm, who was followed around by a large crowd, is in a three-way tie at the top of the leaderboard after day three. Photo: Elson Li

Banking & finance

Hong Kong banks face limited Middle East risk but tensions cloud expansion plans

HSBC and Standard Chartered expanded in the Middle East in recent years to capture growing cross-border trade and wealth management flows.

5 Mar 2026 - 5:00PM

LIV Golf

LIV uses Rahm jet in Middle East rescue mission for 7 players stranded by war

Spaniard’s private plane dispatched to collect teammates and others caught in travel limbo because of conflict in region.

4 Mar 2026 - 5:00PM

LIV Golf

LIV Golf heading back to Hong Kong in 2027, fans to get early shot at tickets

Tournament back for fourth year, with some of game’s best helping to kick-start Year of the Goat at Hong Kong Golf Club.

4 Mar 2026 - 7:00AM

Cam Smith and his Ripper GC team are among the favourites to win at Fanling this week. Photo: LIV Golf

IPO

HSBC chairman floats ‘IPO connect’ for Hong Kong, Shenzhen listings

Modelled on Stock Connect, the proposal would give investors in the Greater Bay Area cross-border access to new share listings.

3 Mar 2026 - 6:43PM

Bull statues are seen in front of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange on November 17, 2024. Photo: Getty Images

Banking & finance

HSBC signals intent to join Hong Kong’s stablecoin regime amid digital hub push

Georges Elhedery declined to confirm whether HSBC applied for stablecoin licence but indicated that discussions with regulator were ongoing.

2 Mar 2026 - 7:30AM

Crime in Hong Kong

Man claiming to have Aids arrested after hijacking Hong Kong bus, causing crash

Bus driver reported to police after passengers said suspect smashed rear-right windows with emergency escape hammer.

28 Feb 2026 - 3:05PM

Asian Tour

Australia’s Sanchez leads New Zealand Open, Jeeno Thitikul struggles in Singapore

Heavy rain at Millbrook sees many, including Hong Kong’s Taichi Kho, fail to finish, as American Auston Kim takes one-shot lead at Sentosa.

26 Feb 2026 - 8:19PM

Thai world No 1 Jeeno Thitikul shot a one-over 73 in the first round of the HSBC Women’s World Championship to finish seven shots behind the leaders. Photo: AP

Hong Kong sports

Fok welcomes ‘inspiring’ budget, says Asian Games will be part of funding review

Lawmaker Kenneth Fok says September’s multi-sport Games in Japan will provide ideal opportunity to look into support for athletes and teams.

26 Feb 2026 - 7:00PM

Kenneth Fok praised teams like Hong Kong’s handball side, who largely pay their own way when competing abroad. Photo: Eugene Lee

Banking & finance

HSBC to boost spending in Hong Kong, other high-growth markets to US$1.8 billion

HSBC reported a 7 per cent profit drop, but shares rose on its CEO’s comments on higher return goals, steady dividends and new growth plans.

25 Feb 2026 - 6:12PM

Banking & finance

Why China’s rise as a ‘financial superpower’ could depend on Hong Kong

From the yuan’s growth as a global currency to IPO funding to tokenisation, the city is a linchpin in Beijing’s ambitions.

26 Feb 2026 - 6:07PM

Banking & finance

HSBC cuts 10% of US debt team as restructuring gathers pace

At least six New York staff laid off as the bank presses ahead with a global overhaul aimed at saving US$1.5 billion a year.

20 Feb 2026 - 7:13PM

HSBC says it aims to cut US$1.5 billion in annual costs. Photo: Sun Yeung

Banking & finance

HK$10,000 bonus, extra day off: Hong Kong banks reward staff returning to work

Bank of China (Hong Kong) is giving away hampers, ZA Bank is paying a HK$10,000 bonus, while HSBC and Hang Seng are offering HK$500.

20 Feb 2026 - 11:02AM

Gold in Hong Kong

Copper, lithium unlikely to match gold’s gains as output rises: Goldman

Record gold prices have lifted sentiment across raw materials, but analysts expect differentiated returns as producers ratchet up output.

19 Feb 2026 - 11:34AM

Fintech

Can Hong Kong lead a digital gold trading revolution with blockchain innovation?

Beyond banks, asset managers, fintechs and crypto firms are racing to launch innovative tokenised gold products for investors.

17 Feb 2026 - 10:00AM

Tokenised gold is giving investors a new way to hold the metal, easing pain points around access, custody, transfer and trading. Photo: Shutterstock

Banking & finance

Hong Kong banks lure wealthy clients with gold, mahjong sets, fireworks

HSBC, Hang Seng Bank, Standard Chartered, Citibank and DBS offer the metal to select clients while it hovers near a record high.

16 Feb 2026 - 1:03PM

A limited-edition mahjong set is among the incentives HSBC is offering. Photo: Handout

China property

Green shoots for China property? Maybe – but the turnaround’s still shaky

Home-price declines eased in January and policy support is building, but analysts warn oversupply continues to cloud the outlook.

15 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM

Pop Mart

Pop Mart balances boom and bust: can Labubu’s leap match Molly’s momentum?

As Labubu’s meteoric rise cools, Molly’s longevity highlights the challenge Pop Mart faces in turning hype into stable intellectual property.

14 Feb 2026 - 10:01AM

Hong Kong stock market

CATL, CMOC Group, Laopu Gold join Hang Seng Index in latest quarterly review

The three companies will be added to the gauge after the market close on March 6, while car dealer Zhongsheng Group will be removed.

13 Feb 2026 - 7:39PM

The index compiler has made some changes to the various Hang Seng indices in its latest review. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Bonds

Yuan rally puts fresh steam into Hong Kong’s dim sum bond revival

Issuance could approach US$140 billion as a firmer renminbi, low funding costs and policy support boost demand for offshore notes.

12 Feb 2026 - 7:03PM

The People’s Bank of China on Wednesday set the yuan’s midpoint rate – the daily fixing – at 6.9438 per US dollar, its strongest level in nearly three years. Photo: Reuters

Banking & finance

Hong Kong banks’ profit growth slows amid rising bad debt, slim margins

Profit growth slows to 7.3 per cent from 8.4 per cent a year earlier as bad loans exceed two-decade average, HKMA says.

12 Feb 2026 - 5:43PM

Interview

In conversation: Hong Kong creative duo Offgod:Tate, aka Tate and Andrew Mok

The Hong Kong-born, Gen Z brothers talk about collaborating with Adidas, and meeting their heroes Pharrell Williams and Takashi Murakami.

12 Feb 2026 - 8:00AM

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HSBC

Hong Kong Sevens hits 50 but fans more focused on cost of tickets for 3-day bash

This year’s tournament, from April 17 to 19, marks the start of the new HSBC SVNS World Championship, featuring 30 teams playing 72 matches.

Hong Kong stocks fall further as US and Iran dig in heels amid escalating war

.css-19im5qg{color:#c79a00;}Exclusive | HSBC, Standard Chartered tipped to win Hong Kong stablecoin licences in 2 weeks

HSBC, Hang Seng Bank end remote-work flexibility for Hong Kong frontline staff

The two banks tighten work rules in the city, requiring traders and salespeople to return to the office from April 1.

Why HKEX’s board lot reform could pose challenges for HSBC and others

HSBC, Xiaomi, AIA and Pop Mart are among some 650 Hong Kong-listed firms that may need to change trading units under proposed lot reforms.

HSBC Hong Kong CEO sees global tensions, China tech drawing wealth to city

HSBC’s local unit gained nearly 2 million new customers in two years as global investors shift assets to Hong Kong.

LIV Golf Hong Kong ticks boxes, with large crowd set for 3-way fight on last day

Mainland Chinese, overseas visitors among crowds for event, which tourism chief says has become ‘one of the city’s most significant events’.

Hong Kong banks face limited Middle East risk but tensions cloud expansion plans

HSBC and Standard Chartered expanded in the Middle East in recent years to capture growing cross-border trade and wealth management flows.

LIV uses Rahm jet in Middle East rescue mission for 7 players stranded by war

Spaniard’s private plane dispatched to collect teammates and others caught in travel limbo because of conflict in region.

LIV Golf heading back to Hong Kong in 2027, fans to get early shot at tickets

Tournament back for fourth year, with some of game’s best helping to kick-start Year of the Goat at Hong Kong Golf Club.

HSBC chairman floats ‘IPO connect’ for Hong Kong, Shenzhen listings

Modelled on Stock Connect, the proposal would give investors in the Greater Bay Area cross-border access to new share listings.

HSBC signals intent to join Hong Kong’s stablecoin regime amid digital hub push

Georges Elhedery declined to confirm whether HSBC applied for stablecoin licence but indicated that discussions with regulator were ongoing.

Man claiming to have Aids arrested after hijacking Hong Kong bus, causing crash

Bus driver reported to police after passengers said suspect smashed rear-right windows with emergency escape hammer.

Australia’s Sanchez leads New Zealand Open, Jeeno Thitikul struggles in Singapore

Heavy rain at Millbrook sees many, including Hong Kong’s Taichi Kho, fail to finish, as American Auston Kim takes one-shot lead at Sentosa.

Fok welcomes ‘inspiring’ budget, says Asian Games will be part of funding review

Lawmaker Kenneth Fok says September’s multi-sport Games in Japan will provide ideal opportunity to look into support for athletes and teams.

HSBC to boost spending in Hong Kong, other high-growth markets to US$1.8 billion

HSBC reported a 7 per cent profit drop, but shares rose on its CEO’s comments on higher return goals, steady dividends and new growth plans.

Why China’s rise as a ‘financial superpower’ could depend on Hong Kong

From the yuan’s growth as a global currency to IPO funding to tokenisation, the city is a linchpin in Beijing’s ambitions.

HSBC cuts 10% of US debt team as restructuring gathers pace

At least six New York staff laid off as the bank presses ahead with a global overhaul aimed at saving US$1.5 billion a year.

HK$10,000 bonus, extra day off: Hong Kong banks reward staff returning to work

Bank of China (Hong Kong) is giving away hampers, ZA Bank is paying a HK$10,000 bonus, while HSBC and Hang Seng are offering HK$500.

Copper, lithium unlikely to match gold’s gains as output rises: Goldman

Record gold prices have lifted sentiment across raw materials, but analysts expect differentiated returns as producers ratchet up output.

Can Hong Kong lead a digital gold trading revolution with blockchain innovation?

Beyond banks, asset managers, fintechs and crypto firms are racing to launch innovative tokenised gold products for investors.

Hong Kong banks lure wealthy clients with gold, mahjong sets, fireworks

HSBC, Hang Seng Bank, Standard Chartered, Citibank and DBS offer the metal to select clients while it hovers near a record high.

Green shoots for China property? Maybe – but the turnaround’s still shaky

Home-price declines eased in January and policy support is building, but analysts warn oversupply continues to cloud the outlook.

Pop Mart balances boom and bust: can Labubu’s leap match Molly’s momentum?

As Labubu’s meteoric rise cools, Molly’s longevity highlights the challenge Pop Mart faces in turning hype into stable intellectual property.

CATL, CMOC Group, Laopu Gold join Hang Seng Index in latest quarterly review

The three companies will be added to the gauge after the market close on March 6, while car dealer Zhongsheng Group will be removed.

Yuan rally puts fresh steam into Hong Kong’s dim sum bond revival

Issuance could approach US$140 billion as a firmer renminbi, low funding costs and policy support boost demand for offshore notes.

Hong Kong banks’ profit growth slows amid rising bad debt, slim margins

Profit growth slows to 7.3 per cent from 8.4 per cent a year earlier as bad loans exceed two-decade average, HKMA says.

In conversation: Hong Kong creative duo Offgod:Tate, aka Tate and Andrew Mok

The Hong Kong-born, Gen Z brothers talk about collaborating with Adidas, and meeting their heroes Pharrell Williams and Takashi Murakami.

Exclusive | HSBC, Standard Chartered tipped to win Hong Kong stablecoin licences in 2 weeks