Asia pivot helps HSBC post jump in profit

"Our international network continued to deliver strong growth ... and our pivot to Asia is driving higher returns and lending growth, particularly in Hong Kong," HSBC Group Chief Executive Stuart Gulliver said in the statement. HSBC saw return on equity ... ( read original story ...)

Rising costs tarnish HSBC’s Asia-driven profit growth

HONG KONG (Reuters) - HSBC reported rising costs on Monday, sending its shares one percent lower and taking the shine off a better-than-expected quarterly profit driven by the Asian business that the bank has put at the heart of its growth plans. ( read original story ...)

HSBC revenue growth beats expectations

particularly in Hong Kong”. HSBC had previously been struggling to generate revenue growth. However, analysts said the bank’s adjusted quarterly operating costs of $7.8bn for the third quarter were higher than expected, which the bank blamed on ... ( read original story ...)

HSBC just reported a 448 percent jump in pre-tax profit

"Our global network continued to deliver strong growth ... and our pivot to Asia is driving higher returns and lending growth, particularly in Hong Kong", HSBC Group Chief Executive Stuart Gulliver said in the statement. HSBC earlier this month chose ... ( read original story ...)

HSBC’s ‘pivot to Asia’ boosts profits

HSBC headquarters is seen at the financial Central district in Hong Kong, China September 6, 2017. REUTERS/Bobby Yip Third quarter pre-tax profit up over 400% to $4.6 billion. HSBC boosted by expansion in Asia. HONG KONG, Oct 30 (Reuters) - HSBC Holdings ... ( read original story ...)

UPDATE 2-Asia pivot helps HSBC post jump in Q3 pretax profit

Common equity tier 1 ratio at 14.6 pct at end-Sept * CEO says pivot to Asia driving higher returns (Adds details on Asia business, operating expenses, context, stock price) HONG KONG, Oct 30 (Reuters) - HSBC Holdings PLC on Monday signalled its pivot to ... ( read original story ...)

HSBC spurred to huge profits from insurance arm

"Our worldwide network continued to deliver strong growth ... and our pivot to Asia is driving higher returns and lending growth, particularly in Hong Kong", HSBC Group Chief Executive Stuart Gulliver said in the statement. Saudis to allow women into ... ( read original story ...)

HSBC profits up five-fold in third quarter

Quarterly revenue rose 36.4% on-year to $12.98 billion. HSBC highlighted strong performance from its worldwide network and good contributions from its Hong Kong and Asia businesses. Asia account for 87% of HSBC's pre-tax profit as it boosted growth in ... ( read original story ...)

Gaming firm Razer to launch up to $750m HK IPO

Hong Kong initial public offering, IFR reported on Friday, citing people close to the deal. The company, which is based in Singapore and the United States, will offer shares in an indicative range of HK$2.93 to HK$4.00 each, added IFR, a Thomson Reuters ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong universities a new battleground in independence debate

When a handful of students decided to express an opinion on a university campus bulletin board in Hong Kong, they never imagined the backlash that would follow. What began with a few posters emblazoned with a radical idea, that Hong Kong should split with ... ( read original story ...)