Incoming HSBC boss weighs middle management shake-up August 28, 2024 HSBC's incoming chief executive is reportedly considering measures like removing layers of middle management in a sign that he is looking to streamline Europe's biggest bank.
HSBC mulls sale of South African businesses in pivot to Asia August 20, 2024 HSBC is reportedly considering selling its South African businesses as part of its pivot towards Asian markets.
HSBC pledges not to close more branches until 2026 August 11, 2024 HSBC has pledged not to close any more of its branches until at least 2026 as regulators and politicians ramp up efforts to ensure access to cash and in-person banking services.
Lloyds, Barclays and Natwest: FTSE 100 bank shares slide on fears of US recession August 5, 2024 The UK's biggest banks were among FTSE 100 stocks hit by a global sell-off on Monday as investors were spooked by the prospect of a US recession.
HSBC unveils another £2.3bn buyback in CEO Quinn’s last results July 31, 2024 HSBC announced yet another share buyback scheme and upped its guidance for the remainder of the year after beating expectations in the second quarter.
CMA rebukes four banks for failing to provide correct information to customers July 25, 2024 The competition watchdog has publicly rebuked four banks for failing to comply with rules ensuring lenders provide clear and up to date information to their customers.
HSBC: UK’s AI startups on track to raise record-breaking £3.4bn this year July 16, 2024 The UK continues to be the premier European hub for startup innovation and investment, outpacing France and Germany combined in the first half of 2024.
HSBC to revamp investment bank to look more like Citi July 10, 2024 HSBC is reportedly reshaping segments of its investment banking arm, following in the footsteps of rivals like Citigroup.
HSBC slows down hiring and reins in bankers’ expenses in cost-cutting drive July 2, 2024 HSBC is reportedly slowing down hiring and encouraging staff to rein in some expenses as Europe's biggest bank looks to cut costs.
HSBC ‘seriously violated’ Swiss money laundering rules, regulator says June 18, 2024 HSBC's Swiss private bank failed to conduct adequate checks on more than $300m (£236m) worth of transactions over the course of 13 years, the country's banking regulator has found.