Latest news

05 May 2026
Our performance in 1Q 2026
We delivered another quarter of positive performance, which reflects the progress we’re making in creating a simple, more agile, growing HSBC.

21 Apr 2026
Group Chairman reflects on ‘excellent’ shareholder returns
Our strong financial performance in 2025 enabled us to deliver an “excellent” total return to shareholders, Brendan Nelson told our informal shareholders’ meeting in Hong Kong.
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17 April 2026
Our global conversation on the future of investment
Five thousand delegates joined our Global Investment Summit to hear insights and discussions on a range of topics, exchange ideas, challenge assumptions and get business done.
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13 April 2026
Our Tokenised Deposit Service expands to the US
The launch of our Tokenised Deposit Service in the US marks a significant expansion of our digital money capabilities.
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13 April 2026
Our super-connector Global Investment Summit
We’re bringing together some of the world’s most influential leaders, policy makers, innovators and investors to talk about the future of investment this week.
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10 April 2026
Our stablecoin licence in Hong Kong
We’ve been granted a stablecoin issuer licence by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority – and plan to launch a HKD-denominated stablecoin in the second half of 2026.
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09 April 2026
Businesses and investors look to Asia
Senior leaders and institutional investors are prioritising Asia, and mainland China in particular, as they reposition for growth, according to our New Networks of Capital: The World Rewired survey.
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31 March 2026
We’re becoming a simple and more agile bank
In an interview with Francine Lacqua at Bloomberg, our Group CEO, Georges Elhedery, talked about leadership, how he’s creating a more simple and agile bank that’s built for the future – and the role AI will play.
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23 March 2026
HSBC announces David Rice as its first Chief AI Officer
HSBC Holdings plc today announced David Rice will be appointed as HSBC’s first Chief AI Officer, effective 1 April.
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20 March 2026
HSBC Life wins global insurance award
Our insurance business has won its first ever global award after being named by Euromoney as the World’s Best Insurance Provider for Wealth Management.
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18 March 2026
Our £5 billion AI boost for UK businesses
We’ve launched a £5 billion AI Productivity and Financing Initiative in the UK, to help businesses invest in future-ready capabilities and support their growth.
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02 March 2026
Dame Carolyn Fairbairn to be appointed chair of HSBC UK Bank plc
Dame Carolyn Fairbairn will assume the role of non-executive Chair of HSBC UK Bank plc by the end of 1H26, subject to regulatory approval, replacing Dame Clara Furse.