HSBC

(IN BRIEF) HSBC, in partnership with IBM, has delivered the first empirical evidence that quantum computers can add measurable value to financial markets, demonstrating up to a 34% improvement in predicting bond trade outcomes compared to standard classical methods. The … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has set a record in global capital markets with a USD 1.0 billion three-year benchmark bond priced at just 2.5 basis points over US Treasuries—the tightest spread ever achieved by a supranational issuer. … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank is appointing Simone Kämpfer as its new General Counsel, effective September 15, 2025, replacing Friederike Rotsch, who will leave to pursue other opportunities. Kämpfer, a Freshfields partner and former public prosecutor, will join the Group Management Committee … Read the full press release →

IN BRIEF) Barclays has appointed Joseph “Joe” Lee as Head of High Touch Sales Trading, Asia Pacific Equities, based in Hong Kong and reporting to both its global and regional equities heads. This strategic hire enhances the bank’s existing Program … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Co-op has arranged a £350 million sustainability-linked term loan over five years with HSBC UK, Barclays, ING, Lloyds, NatWest, and Rabobank. This facility reflects Co-op’s strong financial performance—including a 35 percent boost in operating profit, a return to … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) CACEIS Ireland appointed Eamonn O’Callaghan as ETF Group Product Manager on 9 June 2025. Eamonn brings 25 years of ETF experience—most recently as Head of European ETF Product at Brown Brothers Harriman—and academic credentials in IT for Strategic … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) LCH Limited, part of LSEG, has signed an MoU with CMU OmniClear Limited to expand its ForexClear service to include CNH FX Options, Forwards, Swaps, and Spot transactions using Hong Kong’s PvP infrastructure. The offering, expected in early … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has appointed Yusuf Demiral as the Global Head of Wealth & Retail Banking (WRB) Data, Analytics & AI, a newly created position aimed at enhancing the client journey through data and AI. With over 25 years … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SIX has announced key appointments to its Group Executive Board, effective June 1, 2025. Tomas Kindler has been appointed as Head of Exchanges, following his interim role since January 2025. Rafael Moral Santiago takes on the role of … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Greg Guyett has been appointed as the new First Vice President and Head of the Client Services Group at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), starting September 1, 2025. He will succeed Jürgen Rigterink and lead … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) successfully priced a EUR 5bn, 5-year EARN benchmark bond on February 5, 2025, with a coupon of 2.375% and a spread of +28.8bps over the OBL 191. The bond issuance was heavily oversubscribed, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Fugro has secured a new €400 million financing package, consisting of a €100 million term loan and a €300 million revolving credit facility with improved terms and a five-year maturity, extendable by up to two years. This replaces … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Aviva has launched a Shariah-compliant lifestyle investment strategy for workplace pension members, offering automated de-risking and a target drawdown glidepath to enhance retirement planning options. Developed in partnership with HSBC Asset Management, the strategy includes three funds—Global Equity … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Würth Group has successfully issued a EUR 500 million bond with a nearly 7-year term and a 3% fixed interest rate. The bond issuance follows a well-received European roadshow, where Würth presented its strategic plans and financial … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Neuberger Berman, EQT, and CPP Investments, along with a consortium of global investors, have signed agreements to acquire Nord Anglia Education for USD 14.5 billion. Nord Anglia, a leading international schools organization with over 80 schools in 33 … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Royal FrieslandCampina N.V. has issued a €300 million hybrid bond to proactively refinance an existing bond set to reset in December 2025. The bond was well received by institutional investors, with orders exceeding €1.2 billion. The bond carries … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas has signed an agreement to acquire HSBC’s private banking operations in Germany, aiming to enhance its wealth management services and increase its assets under management to over €40 billion. This strategic acquisition targets growth within the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) HSBC has successfully piloted quantum-secure technology to protect tokenised physical gold from future cyber threats posed by quantum computing. The bank partnered with Quantinuum to use post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and Quantum Origin technology, safeguarding HSBC’s gold tokens against … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rock Rail, the UK Infrastructure Bank, and Aviva Capital Partners have collaborated to establish a funding platform for zero emission bus financier, ‘Rock Road,’ committing an initial £100 million to fund up to 250 zero emission buses and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Adyen, a global financial technology platform, has announced its partnership with PayMe by HSBC in Hong Kong, enabling Adyen’s merchants to accept PayMe as a payment method for online purchases. PayMe, with over three million users and acceptance … Read the full press release →