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HSBC Moves to Fully Privatize Hang Seng Bank in HK$106 Billion Takeover Bid

HSBC has launched a bold bid to take Hang Seng Bank fully private by acquiring the 36.5% stake it does not already own, through a HK$106.1 billion (US$13.63 billion) all-cash offer at HK$155 per share. The move values Hang Seng at about HK$290 billion (≈ US$37 billion). HSBC already holds roughly 63% of Hang Seng […]

HSBC Investors Back CEO’s Strategic Retrenchment in Investment Banking

HSBC shareholders have overwhelmingly supported CEO Noel Quinn’s plan to scale back the bank’s investment banking operations, marking a significant shift in the lender’s strategic focus. The decision, announced at the annual general meeting on February 16, 2025, reflects HSBC’s commitment to prioritizing retail and commercial banking while reducing exposure to volatile investment banking activities. […]