Media releases

Capital market participants are attaching greater importance to sustainable finance than a year ago, even as issuers and investors navigate unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

HSBC today announced an ambitious plan to prioritise financing and investment that supports the transition to a net zero global economy.

HSBC and Mastercard today announced a partnership under Mastercard’s City Possible framework whereby the two companies will provide their expertise to help cities achieve sustainable economic growth.

HSBC Holdings plc reported profit before tax of USD4.3bn, down 65%, reflecting the impact of COVID-19, falling interest rates, increased geopolitical risk and heightened levels of market volatility.

HSBC is partnering with the Asian Development Bank to provide finance to suppliers of vital medical equipment and support the recovery from COVID-19.

HSBC Insurance (Asia) Limited has entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining equity interest in HSBC Life China, subject to regulatory approval.

HSBC Holdings plc reported profit before tax of USD3.2bn, down 48%, primarily reflecting the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak and weakening oil prices.

HSBC has announced that it has cancelled the fourth interim dividend for 2019 amid the economic uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.

HSBC Holdings plc announces that Noel Quinn is appointed Group Chief Executive Officer. This is effective immediately.

HSBC Holdings plc reported profit before tax for 2019 of USD13.3 billion, down 33 per cent. Adjusted profit before tax rose 5 per cent to USD22.2 billion.

HSBC Holdings plc announces changes to its senior management team which will position the Group for the next phase of its growth.

HSBC Holdings plc notes the publication today of the results of the Bank of England’s 2019 stress test.

HSBC Holdings plc announces a number of changes to its senior management team which will position the Group for the next phase of its strategy.

HSBC Holdings plc reported profit before tax was down 18 per cent to USD4.8 billion. Reported revenue was down 3 per cent to USD13.4 billion.

HSBC Holdings plc announces the appointment of Jonathan Calvert-Davies as Group Head of Internal Audit, effective 1 October 2019.

HSBC Holdings plc announces the appointment of Barry O’Byrne as interim Chief Executive of Global Commercial Banking, subject to regulatory approval.

HSBC Holdings plc reported profit after tax of USD9.9 billion in the first half of 2019, up 18.1 per cent. Reported revenue was up 7.6 per cent.

HSBC Holdings plc announces that John Flint has today stepped down as Group Chief Executive and as a Director by mutual agreement with the Board.

HSBC Holdings plc announces that Patrick Burke will retire from HSBC, to be succeeded as President and Chief Executive Officer, HSBC USA by Michael Roberts.

HSBC Holdings plc reported profit after tax of USD4.9 billion for the first quarter of 2019, up 31 per cent compared with the first quarter of 2018.