HSBC’s new boss mulls $300m cost-cutting plan targeting senior bankers October 10, 2024 HSBC's new chief executive is reportedly drawing up cost-cutting plans that could save Europe's biggest lender up to $300m (£229m) by reducing top management layers.
HSBC writes off stake in former UK fintech darling Monese October 1, 2024 HSBC has written off its holding in British fintech Monese just two years after taking a $35m stake in the firm.
HSBC considers naming first female CFO in bank’s 159-year history September 24, 2024 HSBC is reportedly considering naming its first female chief financial officer in its 159-year history, with Pam Kaur said to be a favourite for one of the top jobs at Europe's biggest bank.
HSBC to sell German private banking arm to BNP Paribas September 23, 2024 BNP Paribas has struck a deal to acquire HSBC's German private banking arm as the French lender looks to expand in wealth management and the London-based giant continues its pivot to Asian markets.
HSBC reveals senior management shake-up under new boss August 29, 2024 HSBC has announced the departure of three top executives as part of sweeping changes to the bank's management ahead of its new chief executive taking over next week.
FTSE 100: Natwest, Barclays and Lloyds shares drop on fears of Labour tax raid August 28, 2024 Shares in the UK's largest banks dropped on Wednesday amid concerns that the new Labour government could raise taxes on the sector in October's Budget.
Incoming HSBC boss weighs middle management shake-up August 28, 2024 HSBC's incoming chief executive is reportedly considering measures like removing layers of middle management in a sign that he is looking to streamline Europe's biggest bank.
HSBC mulls sale of South African businesses in pivot to Asia August 20, 2024 HSBC is reportedly considering selling its South African businesses as part of its pivot towards Asian markets.
HSBC pledges not to close more branches until 2026 August 11, 2024 HSBC has pledged not to close any more of its branches until at least 2026 as regulators and politicians ramp up efforts to ensure access to cash and in-person banking services.
Lloyds, Barclays and Natwest: FTSE 100 bank shares slide on fears of US recession August 5, 2024 The UK's biggest banks were among FTSE 100 stocks hit by a global sell-off on Monday as investors were spooked by the prospect of a US recession.
