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HSBC Eyes 10% Workforce Layoff — Up to 20,000 Jobs at Risk in AI Efficiency Push

HSBC is evaluating job cuts affecting 20,000 roles as part of an AI-driven efficiency initiative, focusing on non-client facing positions

International Business Times UK

Middle East news: HSBC makes bold GCC prediction as Iran vs US-Israel war rattles markets and oil prices surge

Despite escalating Iran vs US-Israel war, HSBC reaffirms strong confidence in GCC economies, signalling global banks are not retreating. The region's diversified economies, fiscal strength and strategic location continue to attract capital, even as markets grapple with conflict-driven volatility and energy price surges. Financial hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi…

The Times of India

HSBC bankers to share $3.9bn bonus pot, the highest in more than a decade

Bank reports better-than-expected annual results and CEO signals overhaul of lender is almost over

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HSBC slashes senior roles to meet £1.1bn cost savings target early

HSBC revealed that it handed out bonuses worth $3.9 billion (£2.9 billion) to its eligible staff during the year

The Independent UK

HSBC to meet £1.1bn cost savings target early after cutting back senior roles

HSBC’s chief executive said the ‘deduplication’ of jobs had resulted in a net 15% reduction of managing director positions.

Evening Standard

HSBC launches review of insurance arm in Singapore

It marks the latest step in a plan being led by boss Georges Elhedery to streamline the banking giant and cut costs.

The Independent UK

HSBC appoints interim chair Brendan Nelson to permanent role

Questions raised about permanency of 76-year-old’s appointment and ‘leadership stability at critical juncture for bank’

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HSBC warns it could take years to settle Madoff case as bank takes $1.1bn hit

Lawsuit over Ponzi scheme drags on London-headquartered lender, whose profits plunge by 14%

The Guardian - UK

Stock markets rise to record highs and Apple touches $4tn market value for first time – as it happened

UK chancellor confident of Gulf trade deal, as she faces £20bn-plus hit to public finances from UK productivity downgrade

The Guardian - UK

HSBC taps new CEO for UK division amid its biggest shake-up in 10 years

HSBC has named former NatWest executive David Lindberg as CEO of its UK ring-fenced bank, part of a sweeping restructuring aimed at streamlining operations and sharpening its customer focus.

Euronews

Former NatWest executive David Lindberg appointed HSBC UK boss

Mr Lindberg, who was NatWest’s chief executive of retail banking until earlier this year, will take up the role on December 8.

Evening Standard

HSBC makes £10bn bet on Hong Kong as ‘super-connector’ for China and west

Deal will mean Hang Seng Bank’s shares are taken off local stock exchange as HSBC doubles down on Asian business

The Guardian - UK

HSBC launches approach to take Hang Seng Bank private

HSBC, which already owns around 63% of Hang Seng, is proposing to pay around £10.2 billion on buying out the remaining shares to de-list Hang Seng.

Evening Standard

‘Shame on them’: Standard Chartered CEO decries banks that drop climate pledges

Bill Winters criticises those that have rowed back on green commitments or have gone quiet amid political pressure

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International Business Times

HSBC Banks Lower Profits On Higher Costs

Bank giant HSBC said Wednesday that group profits fell in the first half on higher costs but noted that it was "well positioned" to deal with the effects of US tariffs.

The Guardian - UK

HSBC boss says Rachel Reeves putting up bank taxes would harm UK growth

Georges Elhedery’s comments come amid speculation the chancellor could make such a move in autumn budget

Evening Standard

HSBC profits slide 26% as tariff uncertainty puts brakes on investment

The group also revealed that it was about halfway through its efforts to save 1.5 billion US billion (£1.1 billion) worth of yearly costs.

Evening Standard

HSBC’s Sir Mark Tucker to leave in September for return to insurer AIA

Chairman Sir Mark Tucker will leave HSBC on September 30 after eight years heading the board.

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International Business Times UK

Gambling on Private Credit Business: HSBC Invests £2.95b Amidst Scaling Back of SME-Centric US Biz

This move targets the expanding $2 trillion (£1.48 trillion) global private credit market, traditionally led by firms like Blackstone and Ares Management.

The Guardian - UK

Ugandan activist asks HSBC to put ‘lives before profit’ as campaigners target bank’s AGM

Backing of oil, gas and coal projects under fire as campaigners deliver a letter to CEO Georges Elhedery

Evening Standard

HSBC chairman Mark Tucker to retire after eight-year tenure

HSBC said it had kick-started a search for a new chairman after Mark Tucker told the board he intended to leave.

Evening Standard

HSBC warns over possible hit from significantly higher global tariffs

The global banking giant increased provisions for loans expected to turn sour by 202 million US dollars (£150.7 million) in the first quarter.

Euronews

HSBC plans multibillion share buyback as profits slump in first quarter

HSBC has announced a multibillion-dollar share buyback plan despite a decline in profits and revenue. The bank stated that economic uncertainties are weighing on business growth, expecting a low single-digit percentage direct impact on group revenue.

Evening Standard

HSBC announces fall in quarterly pre-tax profit amid ‘economic uncertainty’

Group chief executive Georges Elhedery credited the firm’s ability to weather the recent global economic turbulence.

Evening Standard

HSBC launches search for new UK boss in latest reshuffle

Current chief executive Ian Stuart will be taking on a newly-created position of group customer and culture director.

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