A financial market summary highlights IREN and MARA as top gainers, while major financial institutions like Wells Fargo, HSBC, and Goldman Sachs are noted among the day's losers.

HSBC has upgraded the EV manufacturer Nio, projecting a 23% increase in its shares due to improving profitability and the launch of new models.

HSBC and Standard Chartered are set to receive stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong. - Bloomberg.com

Banking giants Citi, StanChart and HSBC scale back Mideast operations amid rising tensions  Tehran Times

Dubai's status as a financial hub under threat as Iran threatens US and Israeli banks in Gulf region

HSBC has announced that it is ending its work-from-home policy for client-facing staff in Hong Kong.

HSBC has adopted a cautious stance on Diageo plc (DEO) after the company revised its guidance, impacting investor sentiment.

Nationwide, HSBC and Coventry Building Society are all putting some mortgage rates up.

Jefferies and HSBC have both reduced their price targets for Adobe Inc., indicating a revised valuation outlook for the software company.

HSBC Asia-Pacific chairman Peter Wong Tung-shun has suggested creating an 'IPO connect' scheme in the Greater Bay Area to allow mainland Chinese and Hong Kong investors to participate in new listings across the border.

HSBC, the largest lender in Europe and Hong Kong by assets, has signalled for the first time its intent to engage with the city’s forthcoming stablecoin regime, citing Hong Kong’s sound regulatory environment and its potential to drive innovation in the digital asset space. “We are interested in every part of Hong Kong’s innovation landscape, and we want to play a role in all of it,” CEO Georges Elhedery said in a small-group interview – in response to a question whether the bank had applied ...

Hannah Green crossed the $8 million mark in career earnings after claiming her seventh LPGA title in Singapore.

Australian Hannah Green wins HSBC Women’s World Championship by a stroke  AP News

Australians Hannah Green and Minjee Lee moved to the top of the leaderboard Saturday to lead by one stroke after three rounds of the HSBC Women’s World Championship.

The No. 3 player in the world admitted that she probably should've skipped the HSBC Women's World Championship.

Three-time LET winner Mimi Rhodes makes her LPGA rookie debut at the 2026 HSBC Women’s World Championship.

Top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul struggled during the first round of the HSBC Women’s World Championship on Thursday, shooting a 1-over 73 to trail the leader by seven strokes. Thitikul won last week’s tour

Several of Asia's largest banks are reportedly lining up bids to acquire HSBC's assets in Indonesia.

Charley Hull heads to Singapore this week looking to build on her recent win in Riyadh, hoping to carry that momentum into the HSBC Women’s World Championship. The event is another chance for Hull to

HSBC is reportedly increasing its bonus payouts in an effort to better compete with Wall Street firms for talent and market share.

HSBC’s chief executive said the ‘deduplication’ of jobs had resulted in a net 15% reduction of managing director positions.

HSBC Annual Profit Beats Consensus, Lifts Key Targets  WSJ

HSBC Holdings plc is reducing its U.S.-based Debt Capital Markets team by 10% as part of ongoing cost-reduction efforts.

HSBC has lowered its target price for Greek retailer Jumbo's stock from 37.5 euros to 32.5 euros, while maintaining a 'buy' recommendation.

Singapore's top female golfer, Shannon Tan, is focused on delivering a stronger performance at the HSBC Women’s World Championship and pursuing her long-term goal of an LPGA card.

Individual investor neutral sentiment has bounced back, according to AAII data. Separately, HSBC is reportedly laying off 10% of its US capital markets team, and fintech firm Clear Street has withdrawn its US IPO filing.

HSBC has reportedly cut 10% of its US debt capital markets team, according to Bloomberg News.

As top teams land in New York for world sevens this weekend, the Olympic star discusses her uniquely American story and her sport’s search for the spotlight On Saturday, World Rugby’s HSBC SVNS lands…

Allianz and Sun Life are reportedly competing to acquire HSBC's insurance business unit in Singapore.

Despite escalating Iran vs US-Israel war, HSBC reaffirms strong confidence in GCC economies, signalling global banks are not retreating.

VELIKE svjetske banke poput HSBC-a i JP Morgana zatvaraju urede i evakuiraju osoblje u zaljevskim državama zbog ozbiljnih sigurnosnih prijetnji iz Irana. Zaposlenicima je naložen rad od kuće.

Hong Kong is reportedly preparing to issue its first stablecoin licences within two weeks, with HSBC and a Standard Chartered-led joint venture expected to be among the initial recipients.

The firm's Max Kettner is confident the recent bout of selling since the start of the U.S.-Iran war will prove to be the same as in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.

HSBC reports that Bangladesh's economy is showing resilience and is expected to experience gradual growth, indicating a positive outlook for the nation's financial future.

RBC Capital has raised its price target for HSBC Holdings (HSBC) while maintaining a 'Hold' rating on the stock.

HSBC has reiterated its 'Buy' rating for Broadcom, though it has adjusted its price target ahead of the company's upcoming earnings report.

HSBC observes steady progress for QuantumScape Corporation in achieving wide market adoption for its technology.

Srixon's Hannah Green Ignites 2026 Season with HSBC Women's World Championship Title  The Globe and Mail

The Aussie won the HSBC Women's World Championship for the second time and now turns her focus on performing better in the majors.

Hannah Green is tied for the lead at the HSBC Women's World Championship, with her husband caddying for her.

HSBC Holdings (HSBA.L) lifted a key earnings target after its annual profit beat expectations, a decision which reflects that most of the bank’s planned overhaul has now been completed and further growth is in its sights. Buffeted by $4.9 billion in one-off charges, Europe’s largest lender’s pretax profit slipped 7 per cent to $29.9 billion […]

After a poor opening round, Charley Hull is back in contention at the HSBC Women’s World Championship.

HSBC is reportedly looking to sell its Singapore life insurance manufacturing unit in a deal potentially worth over $1 billion.

Software Companies Will Survive the AI Wave, Sequoia’s Lin Says  Bloomberg.com

The FTSE 100 index ended up 1.2% at 10,806.41, a record close.

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HSBC reported a profit beat, driven by strong performance in its wealth business as client income surged.

Lender ‘becoming a simple, more agile, focused bank built for a fast-changing world’, says Georges Elhedery The chief executive of HSBC has signalled that his planned overhaul of Europe’s largest lender is drawing to a close despite a slide in annual profits. The bank’s chief executive, Georges Elhedery – who took over in 2024 – said it was “becoming a simple, more agile, focused bank built for a fast-changing world”. Continue reading...

HSBC Quarterly Profit Surges on Higher Interest Income, One-Off Gains  WSJ

HSBC announced its full-year profit fell by 7.4% but still managed to surpass analyst estimates, indicating a stronger-than-expected financial performance despite the decline.

The LPGA's HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore features nine of the top 10 players competing for a $3M purse.

An Indian infrastructure lender has successfully secured a $125 million loan from HSBC, bolstering its financial capacity for upcoming projects.

HSBC's new price forecast implies a 5% upside for shares of Walmart.

HSBC has downgraded The Estée Lauder Companies (EL) from Buy to Hold, citing specific reasons for the change in rating.

UBS has raised its price target for Cisco Systems, Cantor Fitzgerald has reduced its target for Datadog, and Citi has increased its target for Cloudflare, reflecting varied analyst sentiments on these tech companies.

HSBC's strategic focus on the Asian market is reportedly paying off, demonstrating positive results despite the current global geopolitical tensions.

A new report indicates that HSBC and Standard Chartered are set to become the first financial institutions to be licensed as stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong, marking a significant development in the region's digital asset landscape.

The article from Tehran Times mentions HSBC, likely in the context of international finance or banking relations.

Allianz, Sun Life said to be weighing bids for HSBC Life Singapore  The Straits Times

As fears grow amid the Iran war, major financial institutions like Citi and Standard Chartered have evacuated their Dubai offices, while HSBC has closed branches in Qatar, further impacting the region's perception as a safe financial hub.

HSBC Holdings is phasing out its remote-work flexibility as it tightens its post-pandemic policy in Hong Kong, requiring frontline employees to be in the office or meet clients five days a week. In an internal memo seen by the South China Morning Post, the city’s largest bank asked client-facing staff, including traders and salespeople, to follow the new rules from April 1. Managing directors and senior managers with direct reports must attend the office at least four days a week, while all...

HSBC has hired a veteran in sustainable finance to spearhead its transition efforts across Europe and the Americas, signaling a continued focus on environmental and social governance initiatives.

Nationwide and HSBC have both announced changes

Experts say the Iran war could cause an energy price shock that pushes up UK inflation, in turn forcing up interest rates HSBC and Coventry building society are the first big lenders to announce they…

The bank upgraded the payments technology stock to buy from hold.

Former CBI boss Dame Carolyn Fairbairn is set to take over as the non-executive chair of HSBC UK, replacing Dame Clara Furse who will retire after nine years.

Aussie nearly makes albatross en route to seventh career victory.

Australian Hannah Green has won the HSBC Women’s World Championship for a second time, holding off a fast-finishing American Auston Kim to claim a one-stroke victory on Sunday. Green, the 2019 Women’s PGA Championship winner, closed with a 69, after an erratic back-nine with three birdies and three bogeys nearly opened the door for Kim. Green tapped in for bogey at the last and a 14-under four-round total of 274 at the par-72 Sentosa Golf Club and give her another title in Singapore after a...

HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) has released its Q4 earnings call highlights.

Auston Kim leads the HSBC Women's World Championship, revealing her high-calorie intake strategy to stay fueled.

The total purse at Sentosa Golf Club is $3 million with the winner taking home $450,000 for a victory

HSBC's Kettner has significantly reduced exposure to US stocks, shifting investment preferences towards markets in other parts of the world.

Fees for non-executive directors increased even as shareholders criticise succession process

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HSBC announced better-than-expected financial results and raised its guidance, leading to an increase in its market capitalization, surpassing Wells Fargo.

HSBC Profit Beats as Wealth Division Boosted by Client Income  Bloomberg.com

HSBC announced annual profits that surpassed analyst consensus, leading the bank to raise its key financial targets.

HSBC has stated that its capital ratios must improve before the bank can resume share buybacks, following the $14 billion privatization of Hang Seng Bank.

HSBC reported a significant decrease in pre-tax profits by £1.8 billion in 2025, with annual results showing profits fell to £22.1 billion.

HSBC Holdings announced a 7 per cent drop in profit last year, attributed to bad debt in commercial property and ongoing lawsuits related to the Bernard Madoff fraud case, though results still surpassed estimates.

Two senior traders at HSBC are leaving the bank, anticipating a challenging bonus season.

Euromoney has ranked HSBC as the leading trade finance bank in Bangladesh, highlighting its strong performance in the region.

HSBC has reduced its US-based debt capital markets team by approximately 10% as part of ongoing cost-cutting and restructuring initiatives.

Max Kettner of HSBC believes that investor fears in the current market are likely exaggerated.

An article discusses the potential for significant returns from investing in certain AI stocks by 2026, targeting early investors.