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HSBC mulls over restructuring Singapore units to simplify operations

HSBC has been on a major restructuring drive over the past two years since Georges Elhedery took over as chief executive officer in Sept 2024. 
HSBC has been on a major restructuring drive over the past two years since Georges Elhedery took over as chief executive officer in Sept 2024. 

New IP riders attract heightened interest but sales remain muted for some insurers

Integrated Shield Plans (IPs) cover stays in higher-class wards in restructured hospitals as well as in private hospitals, including this room at Raffles Hospital.
Integrated Shield Plans (IPs) cover stays in higher-class wards in restructured hospitals as well as in private hospitals, including this room at Raffles Hospital.

HSBC first-half profit jumps 23% on higher rates and wealth growth, sets $1.3 billion share buyback

An HSBC Holdings Plc bank branch in Hong Kong, China, on Friday, July 24, 2026. HSBC is scheduled to announce its Interim Results 2026 on Aug. 4. Photographer: Paul Yeung/Bloomberg
An HSBC Holdings Plc bank branch in Hong Kong, China, on Friday, July 24, 2026. HSBC is scheduled to announce its Interim Results 2026 on Aug. 4. Photographer: Paul Yeung/Bloomberg

HSBC Life Singapore deal: Allianz says no layoffs, existing policies unaffected

German insurer Allianz’s acquisition of HSBC Life Singapore is subject to regulatory approvals and expected to close in the first half of 2027. 
German insurer Allianz’s acquisition of HSBC Life Singapore is subject to regulatory approvals and expected to close in the first half of 2027. 

100 AI specialists, 100 wealth relationship managers wanted at HSBC Singapore

HSBC Singapore CEO Wong Kee Joo says the expansion “reflects our confidence in the country’s future as a leading wealth, trade and innovation hub”.
HSBC Singapore CEO Wong Kee Joo says the expansion “reflects our confidence in the country’s future as a leading wealth, trade and innovation hub”.

HSBC sells Singapore insurance business to Germany’s Allianz in $2.7 billion deal

The disposal is expected to generate a pre-tax gain of US$1.8 billion (S$2.33 billion) for the HSBC Group.
The disposal is expected to generate a pre-tax gain of US$1.8 billion (S$2.33 billion) for the HSBC Group.

Singapore mandates five banks for $2.1 billion 20-year billion green bond

The Singapore-dollar-denominated bond could be launched as early as this week, subject to market conditions.
The Singapore-dollar-denominated bond could be launched as early as this week, subject to market conditions.

Singapore investors leverage AI for research but rely on human advisers to decide: HSBC study

Close to 70 per cent of the Singapore investors use AI to support their research and analysis, according to the HSBC study.
Close to 70 per cent of the Singapore investors use AI to support their research and analysis, according to the HSBC study.

Scheme launched to help 250 beneficiaries improve scam awareness, health and provide home support

A speaker gives a talk on scam prevention to elderly residents during the launch of the HSBC Singapore and RSVP Singapore Lit Up Initiative at NTUC Health Active Ageing Centre (Boon Lay) on June 26.
A speaker gives a talk on scam prevention to elderly residents during the launch of the HSBC Singapore and RSVP Singapore Lit Up Initiative at NTUC Health Active Ageing Centre (Boon Lay) on June 26.

HSBC’s Australia unit to pay $31.7 million fine over scam protection failures, court rules

HSBC failed to maintain adequate controls over its internal transfer systems between May 2023 and May 2024.
HSBC failed to maintain adequate controls over its internal transfer systems between May 2023 and May 2024.

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