HSBC's Q1 profit falls 14% on weak trading HSBC, Europe's biggest bank, has today reported a smaller than expected 14% drop in quarterly profit. Business • 03 May 16
HSBC's Q1 profit falls 14% on weak trading HSBC, Europe's biggest bank, has today reported a smaller than expected 14% drop in quarterly profit. Business • 03 May 16
Banks deny using offshore structures for clients Major international banks have denied claims they are helping clients avoid tax by using complex offshore structures. Business • 05 Apr 16
Banks deny using offshore structures for clients Major international banks have denied claims they are helping clients avoid tax by using complex offshore structures. Business • 05 Apr 16
HSBC confirms China probe as profit falls short HSBC is under investigation by US regulators in relation to hiring practices of people tied to government officials in Asia, the bank said today, as it warned of an uncertain environment particularly in top market China. Business • 22 Feb 16
HSBC confirms China probe as profit falls short HSBC is under investigation by US regulators in relation to hiring practices of people tied to government officials in Asia, the bank said today, as it warned of an uncertain environment particularly in top market China. Business • 22 Feb 16
UK banks launching voice and touch ID system Biometric banking using voice or touch security is set to be introduced in the UK with more than 15 million HSBC and first direct mobile banking customers being offered the chance to tap into their accounts with a voice and fingerprint verification system. Business • 19 Feb 16
UK banks launching voice and touch ID system Biometric banking using voice or touch security is set to be introduced in the UK with more than 15 million HSBC and first direct mobile banking customers being offered the chance to tap into their accounts with a voice and fingerprint verification system. Business • 19 Feb 16
HSBC set to keep headquarters in London - report Banking giant HSBC is reportedly set to announce plans to keep its headquarters in the UK after a high profile lengthy review. Business • 09 Feb 16
HSBC set to keep headquarters in London - report Banking giant HSBC is reportedly set to announce plans to keep its headquarters in the UK after a high profile lengthy review. Business • 09 Feb 16
HSBC's third quarter profit beats estimates HSBC has today reported a better than expected 32% rise in pretax profit for the third quarter. Business • 02 Nov 15
HSBC's third quarter profit beats estimates HSBC has today reported a better than expected 32% rise in pretax profit for the third quarter. Business • 02 Nov 15
HSBC ends tie-up with Markit for China PMI HSBC has ended its marketing tie-up with financial information firm Markit, both companies told Reuters today. Business • 26 Jun 15
HSBC ends tie-up with Markit for China PMI HSBC has ended its marketing tie-up with financial information firm Markit, both companies told Reuters today. Business • 26 Jun 15
HSBC to slash 50,000 jobs globally HSBC has announced plans to cut almost 50,000 jobs from its payroll, axe its investment bank and shrink its assets by $290bn. News • 17 Jun 15
HSBC to slash 50,000 jobs globally HSBC has announced plans to cut almost 50,000 jobs from its payroll, axe its investment bank and shrink its assets by $290bn. News • 17 Jun 15
HSBC to announce 20,000 jobs cuts - reports HSBC is expected to announce up to 20,000 job cuts to its global workforce next week, it has been reported. Business • 02 Jun 15
HSBC to announce 20,000 jobs cuts - reports HSBC is expected to announce up to 20,000 job cuts to its global workforce next week, it has been reported. Business • 02 Jun 15
HSBC bank's Q1 net profits edges higher HSBC said today that its net profits climbed by almost 1% in the first quarter, aided by a "strong" performance at its investment banking division. Business • 05 May 15
HSBC bank's Q1 net profits edges higher HSBC said today that its net profits climbed by almost 1% in the first quarter, aided by a "strong" performance at its investment banking division. Business • 05 May 15
HSBC to consider whether to move HQ from UK HSBC Holdings said it has started a review of whether to move its headquarters out of Britain following regulatory and structural changes in the industry. Business • 24 Apr 15
HSBC to consider whether to move HQ from UK HSBC Holdings said it has started a review of whether to move its headquarters out of Britain following regulatory and structural changes in the industry. Business • 24 Apr 15
HSBC's boss defends bonus arrangement HSBC's boss has rejected criticism about his receiving of bonuses through a Swiss bank account held by a Panamanian-registered company. Business • 23 Feb 15
HSBC's boss defends bonus arrangement HSBC's boss has rejected criticism about his receiving of bonuses through a Swiss bank account held by a Panamanian-registered company. Business • 23 Feb 15
Journalist resigns from paper over HSBC coverage A British journalist's resignation and public denouncements of his newspaper's coverage of the HSBC tax leaks scandal has shocked the media establishment. News • 18 Feb 15
Journalist resigns from paper over HSBC coverage A British journalist's resignation and public denouncements of his newspaper's coverage of the HSBC tax leaks scandal has shocked the media establishment. News • 18 Feb 15
Investigators search HSBC's Geneva offices Investigators have launched a search of British banking giant HSBC's Geneva offices as part of a money laundering probe, following allegations the bank helped clients evade millions of euro in taxes, Swiss prosecutors said. News • 18 Feb 15
Investigators search HSBC's Geneva offices Investigators have launched a search of British banking giant HSBC's Geneva offices as part of a money laundering probe, following allegations the bank helped clients evade millions of euro in taxes, Swiss prosecutors said. News • 18 Feb 15
HSBC publishes apology for practices at Swiss bank HSBC has published a full-page letter in British newspapers today to offer its "sincerest apologies" for past practices at its Swiss private bank, which has been accused of helping clients to evade tax. News • 15 Feb 15
HSBC publishes apology for practices at Swiss bank HSBC has published a full-page letter in British newspapers today to offer its "sincerest apologies" for past practices at its Swiss private bank, which has been accused of helping clients to evade tax. News • 15 Feb 15
HSBC 'failed to live up to expected standards' The boss of HSBC said the bank had sometimes failed to live up to the standards expected of it, in his first response to allegations of helping hundreds of people dodge taxes. Business • 13 Feb 15
HSBC 'failed to live up to expected standards' The boss of HSBC said the bank had sometimes failed to live up to the standards expected of it, in his first response to allegations of helping hundreds of people dodge taxes. Business • 13 Feb 15
PAC to seek Revenue report over HSBC accounts The Public Accounts Committee is seeking a report from the Revenue Commissioners about its investigations into HSBC bank customers from Ireland using accounts for tax evasion. Business • 12 Feb 15
PAC to seek Revenue report over HSBC accounts The Public Accounts Committee is seeking a report from the Revenue Commissioners about its investigations into HSBC bank customers from Ireland using accounts for tax evasion. Business • 12 Feb 15
HSBC could face legal action over Swiss accounts HSBC faces investigation by US authorities and an inquiry by British lawmakers after admitting failings by its Swiss private bank that may have allowed some customers to dodge taxes. Business • 10 Feb 15
HSBC could face legal action over Swiss accounts HSBC faces investigation by US authorities and an inquiry by British lawmakers after admitting failings by its Swiss private bank that may have allowed some customers to dodge taxes. Business • 10 Feb 15
Irish with Swiss HSBC accounts paid €4.5m tax The world of banking is reeling after it emerged financial giant HSBC was helping wealthy customers hide money from the tax authorities. News • 09 Feb 15
Irish with Swiss HSBC accounts paid €4.5m tax The world of banking is reeling after it emerged financial giant HSBC was helping wealthy customers hide money from the tax authorities. News • 09 Feb 15
China factory activity contracts in December Activity in China's factory sector contracted in December for the first time in seven months as new orders declined, a preliminary private survey showed today. Business • 16 Dec 14
China factory activity contracts in December Activity in China's factory sector contracted in December for the first time in seven months as new orders declined, a preliminary private survey showed today. Business • 16 Dec 14
HSBC dismisses head of FX trading for EMEA British bank HSBC has dismissed its head of foreign exchange trading for Europe, Middle East and Africa, Stuart Scott, a source said today. Business • 10 Dec 14
HSBC dismisses head of FX trading for EMEA British bank HSBC has dismissed its head of foreign exchange trading for Europe, Middle East and Africa, Stuart Scott, a source said today. Business • 10 Dec 14
HSBC charged with fraud involving diamond dealers Belgian prosecutors have today charged a subsidiary of British bank HSBC with fraud and money-laundering, mainly for diamond dealers in Antwerp. Business • 17 Nov 14
HSBC charged with fraud involving diamond dealers Belgian prosecutors have today charged a subsidiary of British bank HSBC with fraud and money-laundering, mainly for diamond dealers in Antwerp. Business • 17 Nov 14
Regulators fine global banks $3.4 billion Five of the world's biggest banks are to pay fines totalling £2 billion after regulators today lifted the lid on the latest scandal to hit the banking industry. Business • 12 Nov 14
Regulators fine global banks $3.4 billion Five of the world's biggest banks are to pay fines totalling £2 billion after regulators today lifted the lid on the latest scandal to hit the banking industry. Business • 12 Nov 14
Major UK banks face competition probe A full-blown competition investigation is to take place into the dominance the UK's major banks have over personal and business accounts. Business • 06 Nov 14
Major UK banks face competition probe A full-blown competition investigation is to take place into the dominance the UK's major banks have over personal and business accounts. Business • 06 Nov 14
China's HSBC services PMI falls to 3 month low Growth in China's services sector weakened to its lowest in three months in October as new business cooled. Business • 05 Nov 14
China's HSBC services PMI falls to 3 month low Growth in China's services sector weakened to its lowest in three months in October as new business cooled. Business • 05 Nov 14
