Tag Archives: HSBC

EIB Prices EUR 5bn 5-Year Bond with Strong Demand and Oversubscription

(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

BNP Paribas Expands Wealth Management Footprint in Germany by Acquiring HSBC’s Private Banking Division

(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

HSBC Deploys Quantum-Secure Technology to Protect Tokenised Gold from Future Cyber Threats

(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

Adyen Partners with PayMe by HSBC to Expand Payment Options in Hong Kong

(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

HSBC Reports Strong 3Q 2023 Earnings, Plans Share Buy-Backs and Dividends

(IN BRIEF) HSBC Holdings plc reported strong financial performance in the third quarter of 2023, with profit before tax rising to $7.7 billion. This increase was driven by a higher interest rate environment and a positive impact related to the … Read the full press release

HSBC and Tradeshift Form Joint Venture to Develop Embedded Finance Solutions and Fintech Apps

(IN BRIEF) HSBC and B2B fintech Tradeshift have announced a partnership to establish a jointly-owned business focused on developing embedded finance solutions and financial services apps. HSBC will invest $35 million in Tradeshift and join its board. The joint venture … Read the full press release

Deutsche Post AG Issues €500 Million Sustainability-Linked Bond Tied to Carbon Reduction Targets

Deutsche Post AG Issues €500 Million Sustainability-Linked Bond Tied to Carbon Reduction Targets

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Post AG has successfully issued its first sustainability-linked bond worth €500 million. The bond’s interest rate is tied to the company’s ambitious CO2 emissions reduction targets. Deutsche Post AG aims to decrease its greenhouse gas emissions to … Read the full press release

HSBC Expands Innovation Reach with HSBC Innovation Banking and SVB UK Integration

(IN BRIEF) HSBC has launched HSBC Innovation Banking, a new initiative that includes Silicon Valley Bank UK (SVB UK) and innovation teams in the US, Israel, and Hong Kong. The launch took place during London Tech Week, where HSBC executives … Read the full press release

Communiqué de presse officiel de la Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), le régulateur de la conduite des sociétés de services financiers et des marchés financiers au Royaume-Uni, sur Silicon Valley Bank

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) La Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) a suivi de près la situation de la Silicon Valley Bank après son effondrement et sa mise sous séquestre le 10 mars 2023. En collaboration avec la Banque d’Angleterre, la Prudential Regulation … Read the full press release

Official press release from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the conduct regulator for financial services firms and financial markets in the UK, on Silicon Valley Bank

(IN BRIEF) The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been closely monitoring the situation at Silicon Valley Bank following its collapse and receivership on March 10, 2023. In collaboration with the Bank of England, Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), Financial Services Compensation … Read the full press release

Comunicado de prensa oficial de Invest Europe, la asociación que representa el capital privado de Europa, sobre Silicon Valley Bank

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Invest Europe, la asociación que representa a los sectores de capital privado, capital de riesgo e infraestructura de Europa, ha expresado su preocupación por el colapso y la administración judicial de Silicon Valley Bank el 10 de … Read the full press release

Official press release from Invest Europe, the association representing Europe’s private equity, on Silicon Valley Bank

(IN BRIEF) Invest Europe, the association representing Europe’s private equity, venture capital, and infrastructure sectors, has expressed concern over the collapse and receivership of Silicon Valley Bank on March 10, 2023. While the impact on US venture capital firms, start-ups, … Read the full press release

Die offizielle Pressemitteilung der Bank of England zur Silicon Valley Bank

Bank of England Outlines Q3 Auction Dates for Gilt Sales to Support Monetary Policy Objectives

(IN KÜRZE) Die Bank of England hat den Verkauf der Silicon Valley Bank UK Limited (SVBUK), der britischen Tochtergesellschaft der US-Bank, an die HSBC UK Bank Plc angekündigt, um die Bank zu stabilisieren, die Kontinuität der Bankdienstleistungen zu gewährleisten, Störungen … Read the full press release

The official press release from the Bank of England on Silicon Valley Bank 

Bank of England Outlines Q3 Auction Dates for Gilt Sales to Support Monetary Policy Objectives

(IN BRIEF) The Bank of England has announced the sale of Silicon Valley Bank UK Limited (SVBUK), the UK subsidiary of the US bank, to HSBC UK Bank Plc to stabilise the bank, ensure continuity of banking services, minimise disruption … Read the full press release

Hossein Zaimi to lead the Markets business for Barclays across the APAC region

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 12-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays (LON: BARC), a British multinational universal bank, has announced the appointment of Hossein Zaimi as Head of Markets for Asia Pacific as the bank continues to build on its leading position and … Read the full press release

Hossein Zaimi dirigera l’activité Markets de Barclays dans la région APAC

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) LONDON, 12-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays (LON : BARC), une banque universelle multinationale britannique, a annoncé la nomination de Hossein Zaimi au poste de responsable des marchés pour l’Asie-Pacifique alors que la banque continue pour renforcer sa position … Read the full press release

Enel place avec succès 900 millions d’euros d’obligations liées à la durabilité libellées en livre sterling

Enel Finance International NV a placé sur le marché une «obligation liée à la durabilité» en livre sterling, liée à la réalisation de l’objectif de durabilité d’Enel relatif à la réduction des émissions directes de gaz à effet de serre … Read the full press release

Enel successfully places EUR 900 million Sustainability-Linked Bond denominated in pound sterling

Enel Finance International N.V. has placed a pound sterling “Sustainability-Linked Bond” in the market, linked to the achievement of Enel’s sustainability objective relating to the reduction of direct greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1), contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development … Read the full press release

HSBC’s deal for HSBC life China gets regulatory clearance

Pursuing full ownership underscores HSBC’s commitment to expanding business in China (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 30-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — HSBC Holdings plc, one of the world’s largest banking and financial services providers, has announced that its deal for the acquisition of … Read the full press release

Ericsson inks 5-year tenor with two 1-year extension options USD 2 billion sustainability-linked revolving credit facility with 18 participating banks

USD 2 billion sustainability-linked revolving credit facility signed Transaction underlines the confidence in Ericsson’s financial and sustainable performance (PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 30-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), a Swedish multinational networking and telecommunications company, has announced the signature of … Read the full press release