HSBC sets aside $378m for currency probe deal HSBC Holdings set aside $378m to pay a potential fine from the UK regulator for alleged manipulation of currency markets. Business • 03 Nov 14
HSBC sets aside $378m for currency probe deal HSBC Holdings set aside $378m to pay a potential fine from the UK regulator for alleged manipulation of currency markets. Business • 03 Nov 14
Ireland tops European trade confidence index Ireland has moved to the top of the rankings of the latest HSBC Trade Confidence Index for Europe. Business • 16 Sep 14
Ireland tops European trade confidence index Ireland has moved to the top of the rankings of the latest HSBC Trade Confidence Index for Europe. Business • 16 Sep 14
China manufacturing grows for 1st time in 6 months China's manufacturing activity expanded in June for the first time this year, HSBC said today. Business • 23 Jun 14
China manufacturing grows for 1st time in 6 months China's manufacturing activity expanded in June for the first time this year, HSBC said today. Business • 23 Jun 14
HSBC CEO rules out big changes to investment bank HSBC's chief executive Stuart Gulliver said today that Europe's biggest bank had no plans to follow rivals by dramatically reshaping its investment bank. Business • 23 May 14
HSBC CEO rules out big changes to investment bank HSBC's chief executive Stuart Gulliver said today that Europe's biggest bank had no plans to follow rivals by dramatically reshaping its investment bank. Business • 23 May 14
HSBC's profit slides 20% in first quarter HSBC said its net profit slid 18% in the first quarter as lower revenues offset cost cutting but added that bad debt charges fell. Business • 07 May 14
HSBC's profit slides 20% in first quarter HSBC said its net profit slid 18% in the first quarter as lower revenues offset cost cutting but added that bad debt charges fell. Business • 07 May 14
Growing service sector won't avert China slowdown A robust services sector will not stop China's economy from slowing into the middle of the year, analysts said. Business • 03 Apr 14
Growing service sector won't avert China slowdown A robust services sector will not stop China's economy from slowing into the middle of the year, analysts said. Business • 03 Apr 14
Irish trade confidence soaring - HSBC The Irish economy is forecast to have annual trade growth of around 6% a year, predicted in a forecast by HSBC. Business • 19 Mar 14
Irish trade confidence soaring - HSBC The Irish economy is forecast to have annual trade growth of around 6% a year, predicted in a forecast by HSBC. Business • 19 Mar 14
HSBC warns of choppy markets HSBC missed market expectations with a 9% increase in annual profit and warned of greater volatility in emerging markets this year. Business • 24 Feb 14
HSBC warns of choppy markets HSBC missed market expectations with a 9% increase in annual profit and warned of greater volatility in emerging markets this year. Business • 24 Feb 14
China's flash PMI slips to three-month low Growth in activity in China's vast factory sector slowed to a three-month low in December as reduced output offset a pickup in new orders, a preliminary private survey shows. Business • 16 Dec 13
China's flash PMI slips to three-month low Growth in activity in China's vast factory sector slowed to a three-month low in December as reduced output offset a pickup in new orders, a preliminary private survey shows. Business • 16 Dec 13
China factory sector growth slows Activity in China's vast factory sector grew at a milder pace in November on shrinking new export orders, a preliminary private survey shows. Business • 21 Nov 13
China factory sector growth slows Activity in China's vast factory sector grew at a milder pace in November on shrinking new export orders, a preliminary private survey shows. Business • 21 Nov 13
HSBC says helping with forex probe as profits rise HSBC has become the latest major bank to confirm it is helping with a probe into possible manipulation of global currency markets. Business • 04 Nov 13
HSBC says helping with forex probe as profits rise HSBC has become the latest major bank to confirm it is helping with a probe into possible manipulation of global currency markets. Business • 04 Nov 13
HSBC hit with record $2.46 billion judgement A unit of British bank HSBC Holdings has been hit with a record $2.46 billion final judgment in a US securities class action lawsuit. Business • 18 Oct 13
HSBC hit with record $2.46 billion judgement A unit of British bank HSBC Holdings has been hit with a record $2.46 billion final judgment in a US securities class action lawsuit. Business • 18 Oct 13
Exports set to grow by 6% a year up to 2030 - HSBC A new report forecasts that solid and sustainable GDP growth over the medium term will be backed by merchandise exports growing by about 6% a year between 2016 and 2030. Business • 08 Oct 13
Exports set to grow by 6% a year up to 2030 - HSBC A new report forecasts that solid and sustainable GDP growth over the medium term will be backed by merchandise exports growing by about 6% a year between 2016 and 2030. Business • 08 Oct 13
China manufacturing improves in August Chinese manufacturing improved last month, two surveys showed, in the latest sign that a prolonged slowdown in the world's second biggest economy may be stabilising. Business • 02 Sep 13
China manufacturing improves in August Chinese manufacturing improved last month, two surveys showed, in the latest sign that a prolonged slowdown in the world's second biggest economy may be stabilising. Business • 02 Sep 13
HSBC reports H1 profits of $10.2 billion HSBC saw its profits rise 22% in the first half of the year as it reaped the benefits of recent restructuring measures. Business • 05 Aug 13
HSBC reports H1 profits of $10.2 billion HSBC saw its profits rise 22% in the first half of the year as it reaped the benefits of recent restructuring measures. Business • 05 Aug 13
China's manufacturing weakens in June China's manufacturing weakened again in June amid a credit crunch and slower US and European orders, two surveys showed today. Business • 01 Jul 13
China's manufacturing weakens in June China's manufacturing weakened again in June amid a credit crunch and slower US and European orders, two surveys showed today. Business • 01 Jul 13
HSBC announces $2-3 billion in new cuts HSBC has announced it is seeking a further $2 billion-$3 billion in cost savings as it continues to trim its global empire - a move analysts say could come at the cost of additional jobs. Business • 15 May 13
HSBC announces $2-3 billion in new cuts HSBC has announced it is seeking a further $2 billion-$3 billion in cost savings as it continues to trim its global empire - a move analysts say could come at the cost of additional jobs. Business • 15 May 13
HSBC reaps benefit of cost-cutting efforts HSBC reported a near doubling in first quarter earnings today, demonstrating the benefits of a three-year restructuring, cost cuts and a big drop in bad debt charges. Business • 07 May 13
HSBC reaps benefit of cost-cutting efforts HSBC reported a near doubling in first quarter earnings today, demonstrating the benefits of a three-year restructuring, cost cuts and a big drop in bad debt charges. Business • 07 May 13
HSBC profits fail to meet expectations Banking giant HSBC has reported a 6% drop in full-year profits to $20.6 billion. Business • 04 Mar 13
HSBC profits fail to meet expectations Banking giant HSBC has reported a 6% drop in full-year profits to $20.6 billion. Business • 04 Mar 13
China to become Ireland's 4th main trading partner China is expected to become Ireland's fourth biggest trading partner by 2030, overtaking France and knocking Japan out of the top five. Business • 27 Feb 13
China to become Ireland's 4th main trading partner China is expected to become Ireland's fourth biggest trading partner by 2030, overtaking France and knocking Japan out of the top five. Business • 27 Feb 13
China posts weak manufacturing growth in January China's manufacturing activity expanded in January in a new sign of recovery for the world's second-largest economy but growth was weak, two surveys show. Business • 01 Feb 13
China posts weak manufacturing growth in January China's manufacturing activity expanded in January in a new sign of recovery for the world's second-largest economy but growth was weak, two surveys show. Business • 01 Feb 13
China manufacturing hits two year high China's manufacturing crept higher in January to the fastest pace in two years, a survey showed today, in another sign the world's second-biggest economy is coming out of a downturn. Business • 24 Jan 13
China manufacturing hits two year high China's manufacturing crept higher in January to the fastest pace in two years, a survey showed today, in another sign the world's second-biggest economy is coming out of a downturn. Business • 24 Jan 13
China on the mend, but euro zone still shrinking China's vast manufacturing sector expanded in December but the euro zone is probably deeper in recession, business surveys suggested today. Business • 14 Dec 12
China on the mend, but euro zone still shrinking China's vast manufacturing sector expanded in December but the euro zone is probably deeper in recession, business surveys suggested today. Business • 14 Dec 12
HSBC to pay $1.9bn in US settlement HSBC has confirmed it will pay over $1.9bn to authorities in the United States to settle allegations of money laundering. Business • 11 Dec 12
HSBC to pay $1.9bn in US settlement HSBC has confirmed it will pay over $1.9bn to authorities in the United States to settle allegations of money laundering. Business • 11 Dec 12
HSBC investigates alleged loss of data in Jersey HSBC, Europe's biggest bank, said it was investigating the alleged loss of data for clients in Jersey but had not been notified of any investigation by tax authorities. Business • 09 Nov 12
HSBC investigates alleged loss of data in Jersey HSBC, Europe's biggest bank, said it was investigating the alleged loss of data for clients in Jersey but had not been notified of any investigation by tax authorities. Business • 09 Nov 12
