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HSBC considers moving top executives to Asia as it bets its future in the region
The bank is mulling moving London-based Greg Guyett and Georges Elhedery, the co-heads of its investment bank, to Asia.
February 04, 2021
Company in the news
Hin Leong's OK Lim denies HSBC's forgery claim
An HSBC spokesman declined to comment.
November 26, 2020
Zest
Banks expand digital solutions for businesses and consumers
Banks have now rolled out more digital solutions for both businesses and consumers.
October 08, 2020
Asean
Asean coordination essential for economic recovery
As the world becomes more protectionist and inward-looking, ASEAN should come together economically and work towards digital integration and sustainability.
June 26, 2020
Hong Kong national security law
Pompeo blasts HSBC for 'corporate kowtows' over Hong Kong
US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo criticized HSBC Holdings Plc for backing China’s move to impose national security legislation in Hong Kong, underscoring the increasing political pressures on multinationals dependent on the former British colony.
June 10, 2020
Hong Kong national security law
Aviva Investors' Chief Investment Officer rebukes HSBC, Standard Chartered on backing Hong Kong security laws
One of the largest shareholders in HSBC Holdings Plc and Standard Chartered Plc said it’s uncomfortable about their decision to back China’s sweeping security rules planned for Hong Kong.
June 10, 2020
Debt and defaults
Debt danger lurks in Covid-19 shadow
More companies in danger of default given higher leverage, weaker balance sheets and greater risk of liquidity crunch amid the pandemic
May 29, 2020
Oil & Gas
Police raid oil trader ZenRock's office after HSBC allegations
The turmoil engulfing Singapore’s oil trading community deepened on Friday as the country’s police force raided the office of ZenRock Commodities Trading following allegations made by HSBC Holdings.
May 09, 2020
Oil & Gas
HSBC files application to put oil trader Zenrock Commodities under judicial management
HSBC Holdings PLC took steps to oust its management as Europe’s biggest bank seeks to limit potential credit losses from the sector following the collapse of Hin Leong Trading (Pte) Ltd.
May 06, 2020
Zest
Are banks the dinosaurs of the digital age?
(Jan 31): It is a common narrative in some circles: established banks are dinosaurs about to be disrupted. This story seems intuitive because it echoes the disruption we have seen in other industries, from the way that new players moved shopping online in
January 31, 2020