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HSBC shares take hit from fraud-related credit loss, Iran war impact

The bank's expected credit loss surged by US$400 million to US$1.3 billion.
The bank's expected credit loss surged by US$400 million to US$1.3 billion.

HSBC reviews $48,000-per-child school fee perk for HK bankers to cut costs: Sources

Hundreds of staff have access to the perk, which costs tens of millions of dollars annually.
Hundreds of staff have access to the perk, which costs tens of millions of dollars annually.

No-show from Lionel Messi and Argentina for exhibition matches in Singapore and India

Lionel Messi and his Argentina football team have failed to appear in exhibition matches in India and Singapore that were agreed as part of a deal with global bank HSBC.
Lionel Messi and his Argentina football team have failed to appear in exhibition matches in India and Singapore that were agreed as part of a deal with global bank HSBC.

LIV Golf CEO claims ‘business as usual’ amid reports of demise

People walk through 18th hole prior to LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec in Mexico City.
People walk through 18th hole prior to LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec in Mexico City.

Five of seven private health insurers hike IP premiums for existing plans

With the expansion of coverage and in light of medical cost inflation, five insurers have increased the premiums of their private health insurance products.
With the expansion of coverage and in light of medical cost inflation, five insurers have increased the premiums of their private health insurance products.

Several insurers launch new IP riders with new features, going beyond lower premiums

Those who switch to new IP riders could see premiums lowered by 16 per cent to 84 per cent compared with existing riders.
Those who switch to new IP riders could see premiums lowered by 16 per cent to 84 per cent compared with existing riders.

HSBC mulls over job cuts that could impact around 20,000 roles from AI-driven overhaul: Sources

Non-client facing roles in global service centres are among those expected to be most impacted although the assessment is at an early stage, according to sources.
Non-client facing roles in global service centres are among those expected to be most impacted although the assessment is at an early stage, according to sources.

Allianz, Sun Life said to be weighing bids for HSBC Life Singapore

A sale process began in March and non-binding bids could materialise as soon as the coming weeks, sources said. 
A sale process began in March and non-binding bids could materialise as soon as the coming weeks, sources said. 

New IP rider premiums to cost at least 30% less, with one insurer offering an 84% reduction

New riders to be sold will differ in their coverage, with some covering up to public hospital stays and some up to private hospital stays.
New riders to be sold will differ in their coverage, with some covering up to public hospital stays and some up to private hospital stays.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.