HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) SA victim of data and apologises to clients

11 March 2010

HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) SA (the 'bank') today reported on the extent of a serious data theft in Switzerland affecting a proportion of its Swiss-based accounts. Read more

HSBC Holdings reports pre-tax profit of US$7,079 million

01 March 2010

HSBC made a profit before tax of US$7,079 million, a decrease of US$2,228 million, or 23.9 per cent, compared with 2008. Read more

Appointments and Changes to Executive Management of HSBC France

25 January 2010

Peter Boyles, who has served as CEO for HSBC France since September 2007, has been appointed CEO of HSBC for Continental Europe in addition to his new role as Deputy Chairman of HSBC France. Read more

HSBC appoints continental european management team

25 January 2010

HSBC has today announced the appointment of Peter Boyles to the new role of Chief Executive, Continental Europe and Tony Mahoney as Deputy CEO, Continental Europe to lead its continental European management team. Read more

HSBC Emerging Markets Insights Emerging markets come of age

28 January 2010

The balance of global economic power shifted in 2009. Decisions made in the US and the developed nations of Western Europe are no longer driving global economic development. Read more

HSBC France agrees sale and leaseback of its Champs-Elysées headquarters in Paris

21 December 2009

HSBC France, a subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc, has agreed to sell its buildings at 103 avenue des Champs-Elysées and 15 rue Vernet for 400 million euros. Read more

Statement from HSBC Private Bank(Suisse) SA

09 December 2009

HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) SA confirms that an ex-employee, previously working for its IT-development group, stole data during a time between end of 2006 and early 2007 Read more

HSBC sells insurance broking business as part of agreement with marsh for insurance broking services internationally

18 December 2009

HSBC has entered into an agreement with Marsh, one of the world's leading insurance brokers and risk advisers, for the provision of insurance broking services to HSBC's corporate and private banking clients internationally and to HSBC Group companies. Read more

Canada comes top of world's largest expat lifestyle survey

25 November 2009

HSBC Bank International today revealed that Canada is the best place to live as an expat, according to the world's largest survey of expats, Expat Explorer. Read more

The Region of Nord-Pas de Calais launches 200 million euros commercial paper programme with HSBC France as Arranger

01 December 2009

The Region of Nord-Pas de Calais, which is already familiar with disintermediated markets following a 50 million euros socially responsible bond issued in 2008, is to be even more active in the capital markets via a French commercial paper programme. Read more

Final statement

18 November 2009

HSBC confirms that it is in exclusive discussions which may lead to the sale and leaseback for an initial nine year period of HSBC France's buildings at 103 avenue des Champs Elysées and 15 rue Vernet in Paris. Read more

HSBC agrees sale of 8 Canada Square

13 November 2009

HSBC Bank plc, a wholly owned subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc, has agreed the sale of 8 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London to the National Pension Service of Korea ("NPS") for £772.5 million in cash. Read more

HSBC Holdings PLC - Interim Management Statement

10 November 2009

Profitability for the first nine months of 2009 was stronger than our expectations at the start of the year, as positive trends experienced in the first half continued into the third quarter. As a result, year to date pre-tax profit was ahead of the comparable period in 2008 on an underlying basis, excluding movements in fair value on our own debt related to credit spreads. On the same basis, pre-tax profit for the third quarter of 2009 (Q3 2009) was significantly ahead of Q3 2008. On a reported basis, HSBC's performance in Q3 2009 was lower than in Q3 2008, largely due to fair value movements on our own debt caused by tightening credit spreads. Read more

Copenhagen: Deal or no deal?

02 November 2009

65 per cent of global population demand governments commit to climate deal Read more

HSBC France launches HSBC World Selection,

02 November 2009

HSBC World Selection is a range of mutual funds designed to meet the needs of today's retail investors: optimising long to medium term performance according to the degree of risk the investor is willing to accept. Read more

HSBC and Bank of Communications plan to create JV for chinese credit card operation

28 October 2009

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited and the Bank of Communications Co. Ltd. (BoCom) are in advanced discussions to transfer their existing joint credit card activities in China to a newly established joint venture company. Read more

HSBC France hosts the photographic exhibition "Chroniques Orientales" from 16/11 to 27/11

26 October 2009

On the occasion of the 12th Paris Photo photography fair, HSBC France is hosting "Chroniques orientales" (Oriental chronicles), a photographic journey through the Orient organized by Polka. Read more

A new policy for HSBC France's sole-trader customers

20 October 2009

As part of its strategy to support small businesses, HSBC France is now offering Operating Expenses Insurance to sole traders. Read more

Appointments

14 October 2009

Didier DESCAMPS, Head of Global Markets France, is appointed as Co Head of Global Markets, Americas for the HSBC Group. He will be based in New York. Following this appointment, Xavier BOISSEAU, Head of Global Markets Sales, France is appointed as Head of Global Markets, France. Read more

HSBC Launches HSBC Emerging Market

06 October 2009

HSBC has launched the largest survey of emerging markets economic data - the HSBC Emerging Markets Index (EMI). Read more

Small business market HSBC France and Cédants et Repreneurs d'Affaires sign a partnership agreement

02 October 2009

HSBC France has launched "Transmission TPE" to support small businesses with the sale and buyout of their company. Read more

HSBC raises public awareness about SRI

30 September 2009

HSBC, which pursues a highly active sustainable development policy, is raising awareness among its customers and the general public about Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) by offering a range of "sustainable development" savings solutions across all asset classes and with the creation of a "Deyrolle pour l'Avenir" poster about SRI. Read more

HSBC strengthens emerging markets focus as the Group CEO moves to Hong Kong

25 September 2009

Group CEO also to become Chairman of HSBC's Asia business. HSBC Holdings to remain domiciled in the UK. Read more

HSBC France hooks up with the Train de la Planète

15 September 2009

HSBC, the world's first bank to be carbon-neutral (since 2005), is continuing its drive to raise environmental awareness. HSBC France is linking up with the Train de la planète, which is visiting 23 towns and cities in France between 15 September and 11 October 2009. Read more

New brand advertising campaign for HSBC France

09 September 2009

HSBC France is making a return to the media. Following on from the "Points of view" campaign launched in 2007 and after the "Different values" campaign of 2008, HSBC France is taking the consumer even further by drawing a link between differences in values and financial decision-making. Read more

HSBC Assurances launches its new online advertising campaign underlining its positioning as an expert in longevity issues

24 June 2009

HSBC Assurances is back on the campaign trail after its brand launch campaign in 2008. Still using the tagline "Assurer vos émotions" [Insuring your emotions], this new campaign underlines the brand's specific positioning and commitment to addressing the impacts of longevity. Read more

Ongoing development at HSBC Assurances: providing expertise to independent financial advisors (IFAs)

16 June 2009

HSBC Assurances is entering a new phase in its development. It is diversifying by setting up IFA Services to address a new distribution network consisting of independent financial advisors (IFAs). Read more

Pensions 'perfect storm' looms for unprepared world HSBC Insurance study reveals

10 June 2009

A 'PERFECT STORM' of demographic, individual and financial elements is poised to derail people's retirement plans unless they prepare properly now, a global survey from HSBC Insurance reveals. Read more

HSBC completes acquisition of 88.89% of Bank EKONOMI

22 May 2009

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, through its wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC Asia Pacific Holdings (UK) Limited, has completed its acquisition of 88.89 per cent of PT Bank Ekonomi Raharja Tbk (Bank Ekonomi) for US$607.5 million in cash, paid in US dollars. Read more

HSBC HOLDINGS REPORTS PRE-TAX PROFIT OF US$9,307 MILLION

02 March 2009

HSBC made a profit before tax of US$9,307 million, a decrease of US$14,905 million, or 62 per cent, compared with 2007. Read more

HSBC France launches "e-statements" as it continues to combat climate change alongside France's National Forest Office (ONF)

16 February 2009

HSBC France is offering individual and business customers the possibility of switching to an electronic bank statement. In exchange, HSBC will donate 10 euros (1) to the French National Forest Office (ONF) to help fund the planting of 15,000 trees at 'La Decouverte de Decazeville', a former mining site in the Aveyron departement. Read more

HSBC France mobilises new 500 million euros to support small and medium-sized French businesses

08 December 2008

HSBC, the world's leading international small business bank has announced last week-end the creation of a new USD 5 billion global working capital fund for small and medium-sized businesses ( SMEs) to be funded from HSBC's own resources. Read more

HSBC subsidiary board appointment

20 November 2008

Stuart Gulliver (49), executive Director of HSBC Holdings plc and Chief Executive Global Banking and Markets and Global Asset Management, has been appointed a Director and non-executive Chairman of HSBC France with effect from 1 January 2009, with Peter Boyles continuing in his capacity as Chief Executive Officer of the bank. The appointment is subject to regulatory approval in France. Read more

HSBC Holdings PLC - Interim Management Statement

10 November 2008

HSBC's profit for the third quarter of 2008 was ahead of the third quarter in 2007. For the nine months ended 30 September 2008, pre-tax profit was lower than in the equivalent period in 2007. Read more

HSBC France to become a shareholder in new French financing company

23 October 2008

HSBC France, as a member of the French banking community, together with the other major French banks and the French government, is to invest in a new financing company established at the direction of the French government to support the French economy. Read more

HSBC further strengthens capital base of UK subsidiary from Group's own resources

09 October 2008

HSBC Holdings plc has today further strengthened the capital base of its UK subsidiary, HSBC Bank plc, fulfilling its agreed commitment to the UK government's banking sector scheme announced yesterday, through an equity injection of £750million, representing one per cent of the total shareholders' equity of the HSBC Group as at 30 June 2008. Read more

HSBC welcomes UK government's announcement

08 October 2008

HSBC's UK subsidiary will observe the tier 1 capital ratio requirement, funded from HSBC's internal resources. HSBC Holdings plc has no plans to utilise the recapitalisation scheme. Read more

The 14th "La Fondation HSBC pour la Photographie" competition - 6 october - 28 novembre 2008

25 September 2008

The Fondation HSBC pour la Photographie launches its 14th competition, opened to living contemporary photographers, with no restrictions in terms of age or nationality, working in representations of the real world using any technique and approach, who have not previously published monograph. Read more

HSBC France unites all of its retail banks within the single legal entity : HSBC France

31 July 2008

On 31 July 2008, HSBC France merged with four of its subsidiaries - HSBC Hervet, HSBC de Baecque Beau, HSBC UBP and HSBC Picardie - to form a single legal entity, HSBC France. Read more

Nominations HSBC France

16 July 2008

Philippe Diers has been named Head of Financial Institutions for HSBC in France. Frédéric Coutant has just joined HSBC France as the Head of Strategic Financing Advisory (HSBC France) for major corporate and institutional clients. Read more

HSBC and BFBP complete sale of seven French regional banks

02 July 2008

HSBC France has completed the sale of its seven French regional banks to Banque Fédérale des Banques Populaires ("BFBP") for 2.1 billion euros. Read more

HSBC France 2010 Development Plan

27 June 2008

Following the decision announced earlier this year to sell its 7 regional banks to Banque Fédérale des Banques Populaires, HSBC France reaffirms its commitment in the development of its retail banking in France, through the presentation, today, of its "Développement 2010" business plan. Read more

HSBC France invites Canada and Brazil to join "Club Pays HSBC" and supports the commercial development of French SMEs on the American continent

03 June 2008

HSBC France is inviting Canada and Brazil to join Club Pays HSBC TM, a unique service that supports SMEs keen to develop their sales in South and North American markets. Read more

HSBC launches readyforfrance.com, an information website for English speakers moving to France

24 April 2008

The website - www.readyforfrance.com - brings together all the information needed by English speakers to lay the groundwork for a successful move to France. Read more

HSBC France launches the HSBC Premier Family Golf Tour

11 April 2008

HSBC France is launching the HSBC Premier Family Golf Tour to accompany launch of the HSBC Premier* brand in France. This tournament reflects the specific positioning of HSBC Premier, with its emphasis on family-based wealth management. Read more

"What is our attitude to philanthropy?" HSBC France publishes a study on this theme in collaboration with IPSOS

02 April 2008

During the Cité de la Réussite, this year organised around the theme of commitment, a theme of particular relevance for the HSBC banking group, HSBC France decided to explore public opinion on the theme of philanthropy and asked Ipsos to conduct a survey on its behalf. Read more

HSBC France launches the first open-access sustainable development awareness programme for company heads: "Living Business"

02 April 2008

On 2 April 2008, HSBC France launched Living Business, the first open-access programme for raising awareness of the challenges of sustainable development and supporting heads of medium, small and very small businesses keen to implement this approach. Read more

Environment: HSBC France encourages long-term employee involvement in rehabilitation of natural sites

25 March 2008

On 24 May 2008, the Executive Committee of HSBC France kicks off the campaign with almost 50 of the bank's employees in the Parc de Saint Cloud; Near Vannes, employees of the HSBC France Vannes and Lorient agencies will be cleaning up Suscinio Beach Read more

HSBC Holdings reports pre-tax profit of US$24,212 Million

03 March 2008

HSBC made a profit before tax of US$24,212 million, an increase of US$2,126 million, or 10 per cent, over 2006 Read more

HSBC receives firm offer for regional subsidiaries in France

29 February 2008

HSBC France SA ("HSBC France"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc ("HSBC"), has received a firm cash offer of EUR2,100 million (US$3,171m ) for its seven French regional banking subsidiaries (the "Regional Banks") from Banque Fédérale des Banques Populaires. Read more

The Fondation HSBC pour l'Education launches its third call for projects and draws up a first assessment of the contribution of HSBC employee volunteers in France

20 February 2008

For the 2008 call for projects, the Executive Committee will, once again, be calling for "projects that facilitate access to education through culture for children and young people" Read more

The Fondation HSBC pour la Photographie presents its 2008 laureates

31 January 2008

The Executive Committee of the Fondation HSBC pour la Photographie has selected its 2008 laureates : Aurore VALADE and Guillaume LEMARCHAL Read more

HSBC France launches HSBC Essentiel, the new life insurance policy for young professionals and minors

28 January 2008

Following on from the success of its last two life insurance policies - HSBC Evolution Patrimoine and HSBC Stratégie Patrimoine - HSBC France has added to its range with the launch of HSBC Essentiel, an evolving unit-linked policy particularly suitable for young people. Read more

HSBC and Natixis lead manage bond issue for municipalities

04 January 2008

Eleven French municipalities and one township have participated in a 89.1m euros grouped bond issue lead managed by HSBC and Natixis to finance their investment programmes. Read more

Appointments and career advancements in HSBC France

31 August 2007

Changes in HSBC France's management will become effective on 1 September: Charles-Henri Filippi remains Chairman of the Board HSBC France and Peter Boyles becomes Chief Executive Officer. Read more

Management changes at HSBC France

29 May 2007

Charles-Henri Filippi has decided to retire from his executive positions as CEO of HSBC France and of Group Managing Director of HSBC Holdings from 1 September 2007. Read more

HSBC takes control of french insurance joint venture

27 March 2007

HSBC France has agreed to acquire the remaining 50.01 per cent of life insurer Erisa and property and casualty insurer Erisa IARD that it does not already own from Swiss Life for a consideration of €228.75 million. Read more

The City of Paris mandates HSBC and Natexis Banques Populaires as Joint Bookrunners of a €200m bond issue

04 May 2006

This €200m 10-year transaction is the largest ever issue carried out by the City of Paris on debt capital markets. Read more

Axa France, BNP Paribas, HSBC France and Société Générale create a joint platform for employee savings plan administration

02 February 2006

Axa Epargne Entreprise, BNP Paribas Epargne & Retraite Entreprises (BNP Paribas ERE). Read more

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