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HSBC buys at least US$3 billion of India bonds after deposit boost
Businesstimes News·3 hours ago
- HSBC Holdings has purchased at least US$3 billion of Indian government bonds since July using funds garnered under a special diaspora dollar deposit programme. - The lender focused on the 5-year maturity bracket after mobilizing over US$10 billion through the Reserve Bank of India’s foreign currency non-resident scheme. - This foreign capital influx has anchored domestic borrowing costs, reduced 5-year yields by 31 basis points, and supported the rupee against external pressures.
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London pensions firm eyes more deals after HSBC and Lloyds takeovers
cityam·3 hours ago
- Pension consolidator Chesnara posted a pre-tax profit of £61m in the first half of 2026, recovering from a £5m loss the previous year. - The financial turnaround was driven by the integration of the HSBC Life UK portfolio, which added £5bn in assets and boosted revenue to £255.9m. - The London-listed firm is actively pursuing further acquisitions, including the upcoming £100m takeover of Lloyds’ Scottish Widows Europe.
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HSBC HOLDINGS Reportedly Buys At Least USD3B of Indian Govt Bonds Over Past Few Mths
AASTOCKS News·3 hours ago
- HSBC Holdings has reportedly purchased at least USD 3 billion of five-year Indian government bonds over the past few months. - The bond purchases were made to harbor funds obtained through Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank deposits since July. - HSBC successfully raised over USD 10 billion through the scheme by late July, surpassing its competitors.
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Key facts: AstraZeneca (AZN) talks stall; €2.55bn bond, $198 PT
TradingView·3 hours ago
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Saudi Electricity signs financing agreement with Bpifrance for grid projects
Zawya·5 hours ago
- Saudi Electricity Company signed a cooperation agreement with France's Bpifrance to finance the development and expansion of the Kingdom's electricity grid. - The agreement builds upon a November 2025 memorandum of understanding to diversify funding sources and support procurement facilities for strategic projects. - BNP Paribas and HSBC will coordinate the financing mechanism, with future plans to broaden international lender participation and include other French companies.
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HSBC Launches Renminbi Bond Prospectus Under Debt Issuance Programme
Tip Ranks·11 hours ago
- HSBC Holdings has published a drawdown prospectus for CNY 2.5 bn fixed‑rate notes due 2030 and CNY 1.5 bn fixed‑rate notes due 2034 under its Debt Issuance Programme. - The prospectus has been approved by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and is accessible via regulatory and corporate channels. - This issuance aims to diversify HSBC's funding base and meet investor demand for Chinese currency fixed income instruments.
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HSBC advances August share buy-back with UK and Hong Kong purchases
Tip Ranks·11 hours ago
- HSBC Holdings advanced its ongoing August share buy-back programme by purchasing and cancelling 10,000 ordinary shares on UK venues and 434,000 shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 24 August 2026. - The transactions were executed through BNP Paribas Financial Markets, bringing the total repurchased shares to approximately 18.7 million for an expenditure of about US$385.9 million since the programme's inception. - This capital management initiative reduces the outstanding ordinary share capital to roughly 17.17 billion shares, aiming to enhance earnings per share and shareholder value.
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REG - HSBC Holdings PLC - Publication of drawdown prospectus
London Stock Exchange·19 hours ago
- HSBC Holdings PLC has published a drawdown prospectus approved by the Financial Conduct Authority. - The prospectus relates to the issue of CNY 2,500,000,000 1.950% Fixed Rate Notes due 2030 and CNY 1,500,000,000 2.300% Fixed Rate Notes due 2034. - Copies of the documents have been submitted to the National Storage Mechanism for public inspection.
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Jacobio Pharmaceuticals Group: Revenue up 1499% and net profit reached RMB600.6 million, fueled by major licensing deals
Quartr·21 hours ago
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Report: HK Banks Set Key Deadlines for Dormant Accounts of Mainland CN Investors; Funding Source Declaration Required to Reactivate Investment Functions
AASTOCKS News·1 day ago, 05:26 AM
- Several Hong Kong banks have set deadlines, such as August 20 and September 12, requiring specific Mainland Chinese investors to submit funding source declarations to reactivate dormant investment accounts. - This measure aligns with regulatory notices issued on May 22 by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Securities and Futures Commission regarding client relationship maintenance. - While normal active accounts remain unaffected, failure to meet these requirements may result in the suspension or termination of investment services.
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HSBC files HKEX next-day return disclosing share buyback cancellation
PUBT·1 day ago, 03:34 AM
- HSBC filed a next-day disclosure return with HKEX revealing the cancellation of 2,134,609 shares repurchased in the UK on Aug. 21, 2026. - The share buybacks were executed at prices of GBP 15.26 per share on Aug. 18 and GBP 15.13 on Aug. 19. - Consequently, HSBC's total issued shares decreased from 17,174,777,866 on Aug. 20 to 17,172,643,257 by the end of Aug. 21.
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HSBC Advances Global Share Buy-Back With Dual-Venue Repurchases
Tip Ranks·1 day ago, 06:44 PM
- HSBC Holdings advanced its global share buy-back programme on August 21, 2026, by repurchasing 10,000 ordinary shares on UK venues and 304,800 shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. - The transactions were executed via BNP Paribas Financial Markets SNC at volume-weighted average prices of £ 15.1952 in London and HK $ 162.5791 in Hong Kong. - This initiative has brought total repurchases to 18,283,014 shares for approximately US $ 376.8 million, supporting capital management and enhancing shareholder value.
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AstraZeneca initiated with an Outperform at CICC
businessinsider·1 day ago, 03:31 PM
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Astrazeneca Plc (NYSE:AZN) Given Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" by Analysts
Market Beat·2 days ago, 01:44 AM
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14,426 Shares in UMB Financial Corporation $UMBF Bought by Great Lakes Advisors LLC
Market Beat·Aug 22 at 03:02 AM
- Great Lakes Advisors LLC purchased 14,426 shares of UMB Financial Corporation valued at approximately $2,059,000 in the 2nd quarter. - UMB Financial Corporation reported strong quarterly earnings with $3.57 earnings per share and $778,000,000 in revenue, both topping analysts' estimates. - The company also declared an increased quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share, payable on October 1st.
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