Latest news

13 Apr 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.

10 Apr 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.
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27 February 2026
We’re sharing our accessibility expertise
We’re committed to sharing our knowledge – in 2024 and 2025 nearly 250,000 people, including both HSBC colleagues and external participants, benefited from our expertise via visits to the HSBC Accessibility Hub or through our Train 1000 programme.
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25 February 2026
Our Annual Results 2025
“2025 was a year of decisive action and swift execution, which is reflected in our strong performance,” Group CEO Georges Elhedery said.
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17 February 2026
We’re the #1 trade finance bank in the world
Businesses have once again voted us as the top provider of trade finance globally, in the Euromoney Trade Finance Survey.
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12 February 2026
HSBC Orion wins UK government digital bond mandate
The UK Treasury has chosen HSBC Orion as the platform provider for its Digital Gilt Instrument pilot issuance.