---
title: "Key facts: HSBC eyes Singapore; may raise Canara stake; hires Willis"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/283744119.md"
description: "HSBC (HSBA) said Singapore remains a key focus as its insurer undergoes a strategic review tied to the bank’s broader corporate restructuring and ongoing resource refocus in Asia.1HSBC owns 25.5% of Canara HSBC Life. HSBC is weighing raising its stake via fresh shares or buying existing equity; any deal depends on regulator approval and stakeholder talks.2HSBC hires JPMorgan exec James Willis to lead global precious metals sales, joining mid-2026, part of a London trading and metals sales leadership reshuffle including a recent internal hire.3"
datetime: "2026-04-23T01:05:12.000Z"
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# Key facts: HSBC eyes Singapore; may raise Canara stake; hires Willis

-   HSBC (HSBA) said Singapore remains a key focus as its insurer undergoes a strategic review tied to the bank’s broader corporate restructuring and ongoing resource refocus in Asia.1
-   HSBC owns 25.5% of Canara HSBC Life. HSBC is weighing raising its stake via fresh shares or buying existing equity; any deal depends on regulator approval and stakeholder talks.2
-   HSBC hires JPMorgan exec James Willis to lead global precious metals sales, joining mid-2026, part of a London trading and metals sales leadership reshuffle including a recent internal hire.3

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