The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
Back to profile83 entries · Page 2 of 5
2021
Talkative Parents users gain bank-backed school-fee payment plans
Yara Technologies' Talkative Parents platform users can use Easy Payment Plans when paying school fees with credit cards from 10 partner banks.
2021
Brecks secures funding from HSBC UK
Brecks secured a funding package from HSBC UK to support its global growth, development of an additional Lincolnshire site, job creation, customer-base growth and increased demand in 2021.
2021
HSBC agrees to acquire AXA Singapore
HSBC Holdings agreed to buy AXA Singapore for $575 million to grow its wealth business in Asia. The acquisition would give HSBC the eighth-largest life insurer in Singapore and a leading group health insurance firm.
2021
Baolong Properties enters into a US$210 million term-loan facility
Baolong Properties, as borrower, entered into a financing agreement for a 42-month, dual-currency, dual-tranche term-loan facility of up to US$210 million with financial institutions including Bank of China (Hong Kong), Bank of Communications (Hong Kong), Bank of East Asia and HSBC.
2021
Leo Paper Group subsidiary secures HKD400 million green loan facility
Leo Paper Group announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Leo Paper Group Finance Limited, signed a four-year HKD400 million green term loan and revolving credit facility with eight banks. The group said the financing brought its total green financing to HKD1.15 billion.
2021
HSBC launches online trading platform for private banking clients in Asia
HSBC launched an online trading platform for private banking clients in Asia, providing access to securities trading in 10 financial markets.
2021
Cathay Bank agrees to acquire 10 HSBC branches and related West Coast retail banking assets
Cathay Bank agreed to acquire 10 HSBC retail branches in California and certain loans and deposits related to HSBC's West Coast consumer and retail commercial banking businesses. The transaction was expected to close in the first quarter of 2022, subject to regulatory approval.
2021
HSBC announces exit from U.S. retail banking
HSBC announced plans to exit U.S. retail banking and shift its focus toward wealth management and international banking. It said it would stop serving U.S. retail customers, including customers with balances below $75,000 and retail business customers.
2021
HSBC announces recycled-plastic payment card rollout in Sri Lanka
HSBC announced the rollout in Sri Lanka of payment cards made from 85% recycled plastic. The cards were to be issued initially to Premier customers in April and later to other credit and debit card customers that year.
2021
DESRI completes financing for Assembly Solar III
DESRI completed financing for construction and operation of the Assembly Solar III project, with financing provided by a syndicate of lenders and PNC Bank providing a tax equity commitment.
2021
Mytilineos announces EUR 500 million green bond offering
Mytilineos announced an offering of EUR 500 million in green senior unsecured notes with a 5.5-year tenor. It said an amount equivalent to the net proceeds would finance or refinance eligible green projects.
2021
HSBC appoints Burcu Senel CEO of its New Zealand operations
HSBC appointed Burcu Senel CEO of its operations in New Zealand, effective March 8, 2021.
2021
HSBC names Stephen Moss Middle East, North Africa and Turkey CEO
HSBC named Stephen Moss chief executive for the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey region. His role was scheduled to commence in April, subject to regulatory approval.
2021
HSBC appoints Mohammed Al Marzouqi UAE global banking head
HSBC announced Mohammed Al Marzouqi's appointment as head of global banking in its UAE business.
2021
Meng Wanzhou sues HSBC for documents in Hong Kong
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou sued HSBC in Hong Kong seeking internal bank documents that she believes could help her contest a US extradition request. The article says the case was expected to be heard in a closed-door hearing on March 12.
2021
HSBC UK relaunches £125 account-switching offer
HSBC UK announced a £125 cash offer for new customers switching to its Advance or Premier current accounts. The offer came into effect on February 8, 2021.
2021
Albemarle prices public stock offering
Albemarle announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 8,496,733 common shares at $153 per share. The offering was expected to close on or about February 8, 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.
2021
HSBC Bangladesh launches e-commerce facility on Visa debit cards
HSBC in Bangladesh launched an e-commerce facility on its Visa Debit Card, enabling online transactions and mobile wallet top-ups on local and global sites.
2021
HSBC Bangladesh announces 50-day customer reward campaign
HSBC in Bangladesh announced a 50-day reward campaign for customers, offering cashback on purchases made using the card, a smartwatch for top users, and additional rewards and discounts from launch partners.
2021
HSBC announces a Sustainable and Transition Finance Team in MENAT
HSBC announced the formation of a dedicated Sustainable and Transition Finance Team in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey to help institutions, corporates and individuals transition to a more sustainable economy.