Carry trading occurs when investors borrow at low interest rates and invest in assets with higher returns. Weak US economic data triggered a stock plunge, which may prompt the US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in an attempt to stem a recession. CNBC quoted a note from TS Lombard analysts, which read: The natural…
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A day after HSBC partnered with Visa for a cross-border payment solution, the British financial services group is now working with Interactive Brokers. HSBC will use IBKR’s WorldTrader platform to allow its clients access to a single, feature-rich hub for trading. The new solution will provide customers with trading functionality worldwide. Interactive Brokers executive Steven…
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The app launched in the UK earlier this year with a mission to offer international payments with no transfer fees. Zing allows users to complete transactions in 200 markets, send 30+ currencies, and hold 20+ currencies with just one app and card. The real-time conversion rates also enhance the value of users’ wallets. HSBC will…
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Additionally, the regulator accused HSBC’s subsidiary of attempting to manipulate on-screen prices, which were partly based on issuer swaps, by engaging in spoofing activities with interdealer brokerages that controlled the screens. Spoofing involves placing orders with the intention of canceling them before execution, constituting fraudulent behavior. According to the CFTC, HSBC traders deliberately traded at…
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Noel Quinn, the CEO of HSBC Group, commented: This acquisition makes excellent strategic sense for our business in the UK. It strengthens our commercial banking franchise and enhances our ability to serve innovative and fast-growing firms, including in the technology and life-science sectors, in the UK and internationally. The UK Financial Conduct Authority issued a…
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Based on the financial data as of 30 September 2022, the deal will provide HSBC Group with a pre-tax gain of $5.7 billion. HSBC Canada’s assets are valued at $94.6 billion. The company has 130 branches and 4,2200 employees. Noel Quinn, the CEO of HSBC Group, commented: I am pleased that we have reached an…
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Noel Quinn, the Group Chief Executive at HSBC, commented: I’m encouraged by our start to the year. Our strategy is on track, with organic growth and good momentum across most parts of the Group. While profits were down on last year’s first quarter due to market impacts on Wealth revenue and a more normalized level…
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Action for the joint venture In order to expand its banking business in the second largest economy worldwide, China, HSBC will bid for the entire 39% stake in the joint venture. The action, due to expire on 21 January, follows HSBC regulatory approval in China to take full ownership of its life insurance joint venture…
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Mark Jones, co-head of Macro, Wells Fargo Corporate & Investment Bank, said: We are pleased to announce that we will be utilizing blockchain technology for the first time in the settlement process of cross-border payments. We are extremely excited to be collaborating with HSBC on a project which places both organizations at the forefront of…
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Adam Reynolds, APAC CEO, Saxo, commented: Singapore will be the first in HSBC to adopt our trading platform, and we are excited to be combining natural synergies from both companies to deliver an enhanced trading and investment experience for HSBC customers. Saxo’s OpenAPI technology provides best-in-class efficiency and scalability investment and trading architecture, while allowing…
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