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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

Banking & finance

What does HSBC’s buyout of Hang Seng Bank mean for its future and investors?

HSBC’s historic US$13.6 billion buyout of Hang Seng Bank aims to cut costs, tackle bad debts and fuel growth, but challenges abound.

10 Jan 2026 - 10:00AM

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Frederick Ma urges deeper support for special needs education

9 Jan 2026 - 7:25PM

Artificial intelligence

MiniMax and Zhipu’s stellar Hong Kong IPOs supercharge China’s AI ambitions

9 Jan 2026 - 5:00PM

Banking & finance

Hang Seng Bank shareholders approve HSBC’s US$14 billion buyout plan

HSBC receives strong backing from Hang Seng Bank’s independent shareholders, getting 85.75 per cent of the votes.

8 Jan 2026 - 7:42PM

HSBC announced a US$14 billion bid to buy out Hang Seng Bank in October. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Is your PayMe history public? Hong Kong watchdog probes HSBC app privacy risks

One of Hong Kong’s largest e-payment apps, PayMe serves more than 100,000 local and online merchants, from retail shops to taxis across city.

8 Jan 2026 - 4:33PM

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong star dodges Sri Lanka dogs, cricket balls before crunch 7s series

Harry Sayers leaving nothing to chance as team seek glory at HSBC SVNS 3 tournament in Dubai.

8 Jan 2026 - 8:00AM

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Hong Kong mortgage recovery holds in 2025 despite end-of-year wobble

Hong Kong mortgage applications and approvals fell in November, but year-to-date volumes still point to a 2025 recovery.

2 Jan 2026 - 7:00PM

Softer month-on-month mortgage figures highlighted an uneven recovery, with buyers and banks remaining cautious amid a prolonged property downturn. Photo: Sam Tsang

Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s affluent investors are multimillionaires by 39: HSBC survey

HSBC, the city’s biggest lender, saw double-digit growth in the number of Hong Kong-dollar multimillionaires in 2025.

2 Jan 2026 - 8:26AM

Interest rates

Hong Kong interbank rates forecast to drop on expected 2026 US monetary easing

Savings rates near zero prevent further prime rate reductions, though Hibor-linked loans will get cheaper, analysts say.

2 Jan 2026 - 7:00AM

Hong Kong sports

From ice hockey to sevens, here’s what lies ahead for Hong Kong sport in 2026

It might only be the start of the year, but the city already has a packed sporting calendar.

3 Jan 2026 - 5:37PM

Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli tries a shot in the first half of his side’s Hong Kong Football Festival clash against Tottenham Hotspur at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Elson Li

Banking & finance

Hang Seng Bank to leave Hang Seng Index after 53 years if buyout passes

Brokers say the well-established benchmark is unlikely to be affected, as shareholders are poised to back HSBC’s privatisation plan.

1 Jan 2026 - 3:55PM

HSBC will hold a court meeting and a general meeting of Hang Seng Bank shareholders on January 8 in Hong Kong to vote on its proposed HK$155-per-share offer. Photo: Jelly Tse

Banking & finance

OCBC, Bangkok Bank, First Abu Dhabi join US$14 billion offshore yuan scheme

Leading banks from Southeast Asia and the Middle East are taking part in the programme, underscoring the city’s push as an offshore yuan hub.

29 Dec 2025 - 6:30PM

Banking & finance

Macroscope | Why Wall Street remains bullish on China amid economic slowdown

Just because fund managers were too bearish on China doesn’t mean their concerns were misplaced – economic fundamentals matter.

26 Dec 2025 - 7:50AMvideocam

Banking & finance

Global firms turn to M&A in EVs and biotech to deepen China investment: KPMG

Survey of multinational corporations finds optimism in life sciences, healthcare and manufacturing, with half forecasting revenue growth.

23 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM

Healthcare and life sciences are the top growth prospects over the next three to five years, according to multinational corporations. Photo: Xinhua

Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF)

Hong Kong’s eMPF to hit fee-cut target 5 years early, saving US$6.4 billion

MPFA chairwoman Ayesha Macpherson Lau says digital system boosts returns as assets rise to US$196.5 billion.

15 Dec 2025 - 5:23PM

A key advantage of the eMPF is cost savings from digitisation, says Ayesha Macpherson Lau. Photo: Edmond So

Banking & finance

Hang Seng Bank shareholders to vote on HSBC buyout proposal on January 8

Hang Seng Bank’s independent financial adviser recommends that shareholders vote in favour of HSBC’s proposal to privatise the lender.

15 Dec 2025 - 4:49PMvideocam

Hong Kong culture

Opinion | Frank Gehry’s vision for Hong Kong’s arts hub was an opportunity lost

Years after Gehry delivered the Guggenheim Bilbao, one of the world’s most successful museums, his vision for Hong Kong was rejected.

14 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens injected almost US$100 million into economy on Kai Tak debut

According to Nielsen, the amount generated placed the event between a Formula 1 race and a world championship for an Olympic sport.

12 Dec 2025 - 5:30PM

Fireworks light up the last day of the Hong Kong Sevens, held at Kai Tak Stadium for the first time this year. Photo: Eugene Lee

Banking & finance

Swift tests blockchain with Ant International and HSBC in cross-border trial

By using the ISO 20022 messaging standard, the partners say they can make tokenised deposits interoperable with legacy systems.

11 Dec 2025 - 7:07PM

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks end flat as traders await policy signals from China conference

Investors look to CEWC for growth target, property sector stabilisation and measures to boost domestic demand.

11 Dec 2025 - 6:05PM

China stock market

China, Hong Kong stocks set to gain nearly 20% in 2026, JPMorgan says

HSBC Private Bank sets a target of 31,000 for the Hang Seng Index next year, representing a 22 per cent gain from Tuesday’s close.

10 Dec 2025 - 7:30AM

A child poses next to a bull sculpture in Shanghai on April 9, 2025. Photo: AFP

Banking & finance

Ageing Hong Kong opens new frontiers for insurers, pensions and cross-border care

As Hong Kong rapidly ages, more are buying insurance and pension products, while others are heading to the mainland for medical treatment.

9 Dec 2025 - 7:30AM

The government projects that by mid-2036, the city will have 2.4 million elderly residents – around one-third of the population. Photo: Karma Lo

Banking & finance

Exclusive | Mainland bank apps beat those in Hong Kong and Singapore, study says

Strong competition from non-bank players in mainland market forces banks to improve continuously, consulting firm Sia says.

7 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM

Hong Kong property

HSBC to occupy over 40,000 sq ft at Hong Kong’s Capitol Centre in 2026

Current tenant Chanel’s three-year lease for the prime retail space in Causeway Bay expires on May 15 next year.

5 Dec 2025 - 8:30AM

Insurance

Hong Kong insurers identify 8,700 policies owned by Tai Po fire victims

Residents of Wang Fuk Court hold 7,600 active life and 1,100 property policies provided by some 30 insurers, Insurance Authority CEO says.

3 Dec 2025 - 8:25PMvideocam

Mourners lay flowers in tribute to the victims of the fire that broke out on November 26 at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Photo: Karma Lo

Banking & finance

HSBC names veteran accountant Brendan Nelson new chairman amid Asia growth push

Appointment surprises market after HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery earlier said the 75-year-old was not keen on a permanent role.

3 Dec 2025 - 5:28PM

Brendan Nelson has been serving as interim chairman since October 1. Photo: Handout

China property

The View | Why China Vanke’s debt woes have barely made a ripple in markets

Robust exports, surging stocks and investors looking elsewhere have curbed pressure for more forceful government intervention.

1 Dec 2025 - 4:30PMvideocam

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | In betting on Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong is really betting on itself

Hong Kong’s future may lie not in choosing between East and West, but in linking Asia with the Middle East and beyond.

30 Nov 2025 - 4:30PMvideocam

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What does HSBC’s buyout of Hang Seng Bank mean for its future and investors?

HSBC’s historic US$13.6 billion buyout of Hang Seng Bank aims to cut costs, tackle bad debts and fuel growth, but challenges abound.

Hong Kong’s Frederick Ma urges deeper support for special needs education

MiniMax and Zhipu’s stellar Hong Kong IPOs supercharge China’s AI ambitions

Hang Seng Bank shareholders approve HSBC’s US$14 billion buyout plan

HSBC receives strong backing from Hang Seng Bank’s independent shareholders, getting 85.75 per cent of the votes.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Exclusive | Is your PayMe history public? Hong Kong watchdog probes HSBC app privacy risks

One of Hong Kong’s largest e-payment apps, PayMe serves more than 100,000 local and online merchants, from retail shops to taxis across city.

Hong Kong star dodges Sri Lanka dogs, cricket balls before crunch 7s series

Harry Sayers leaving nothing to chance as team seek glory at HSBC SVNS 3 tournament in Dubai.

Hong Kong mortgage recovery holds in 2025 despite end-of-year wobble

Hong Kong mortgage applications and approvals fell in November, but year-to-date volumes still point to a 2025 recovery.

Hong Kong’s affluent investors are multimillionaires by 39: HSBC survey

HSBC, the city’s biggest lender, saw double-digit growth in the number of Hong Kong-dollar multimillionaires in 2025.

Hong Kong interbank rates forecast to drop on expected 2026 US monetary easing

Savings rates near zero prevent further prime rate reductions, though Hibor-linked loans will get cheaper, analysts say.

From ice hockey to sevens, here’s what lies ahead for Hong Kong sport in 2026

It might only be the start of the year, but the city already has a packed sporting calendar.

Hang Seng Bank to leave Hang Seng Index after 53 years if buyout passes

Brokers say the well-established benchmark is unlikely to be affected, as shareholders are poised to back HSBC’s privatisation plan.

OCBC, Bangkok Bank, First Abu Dhabi join US$14 billion offshore yuan scheme

Leading banks from Southeast Asia and the Middle East are taking part in the programme, underscoring the city’s push as an offshore yuan hub.

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}Macroscope | Why Wall Street remains bullish on China amid economic slowdown

Just because fund managers were too bearish on China doesn’t mean their concerns were misplaced – economic fundamentals matter.

Global firms turn to M&A in EVs and biotech to deepen China investment: KPMG

Survey of multinational corporations finds optimism in life sciences, healthcare and manufacturing, with half forecasting revenue growth.

Hong Kong’s eMPF to hit fee-cut target 5 years early, saving US$6.4 billion

MPFA chairwoman Ayesha Macpherson Lau says digital system boosts returns as assets rise to US$196.5 billion.

Hang Seng Bank shareholders to vote on HSBC buyout proposal on January 8

Hang Seng Bank’s independent financial adviser recommends that shareholders vote in favour of HSBC’s proposal to privatise the lender.

Opinion | Frank Gehry’s vision for Hong Kong’s arts hub was an opportunity lost

Years after Gehry delivered the Guggenheim Bilbao, one of the world’s most successful museums, his vision for Hong Kong was rejected.

Hong Kong Sevens injected almost US$100 million into economy on Kai Tak debut

According to Nielsen, the amount generated placed the event between a Formula 1 race and a world championship for an Olympic sport.

Swift tests blockchain with Ant International and HSBC in cross-border trial

By using the ISO 20022 messaging standard, the partners say they can make tokenised deposits interoperable with legacy systems.

Hong Kong stocks end flat as traders await policy signals from China conference

Investors look to CEWC for growth target, property sector stabilisation and measures to boost domestic demand.

China, Hong Kong stocks set to gain nearly 20% in 2026, JPMorgan says

HSBC Private Bank sets a target of 31,000 for the Hang Seng Index next year, representing a 22 per cent gain from Tuesday’s close.

Ageing Hong Kong opens new frontiers for insurers, pensions and cross-border care

As Hong Kong rapidly ages, more are buying insurance and pension products, while others are heading to the mainland for medical treatment.

Exclusive | Mainland bank apps beat those in Hong Kong and Singapore, study says

Strong competition from non-bank players in mainland market forces banks to improve continuously, consulting firm Sia says.

HSBC to occupy over 40,000 sq ft at Hong Kong’s Capitol Centre in 2026

Current tenant Chanel’s three-year lease for the prime retail space in Causeway Bay expires on May 15 next year.

Hong Kong insurers identify 8,700 policies owned by Tai Po fire victims

Residents of Wang Fuk Court hold 7,600 active life and 1,100 property policies provided by some 30 insurers, Insurance Authority CEO says.

HSBC names veteran accountant Brendan Nelson new chairman amid Asia growth push

Appointment surprises market after HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery earlier said the 75-year-old was not keen on a permanent role.

The View | Why China Vanke’s debt woes have barely made a ripple in markets

Robust exports, surging stocks and investors looking elsewhere have curbed pressure for more forceful government intervention.

Opinion | In betting on Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong is really betting on itself

Hong Kong’s future may lie not in choosing between East and West, but in linking Asia with the Middle East and beyond.

Exclusive | Is your PayMe history public? Hong Kong watchdog probes HSBC app privacy risks

Macroscope | Why Wall Street remains bullish on China amid economic slowdown