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HSBC (HSBA): news on Thursday 15 October 2026
+3.7 positive
Coverage was mostly positive, covering a Qatar Airways financing deal, tokenised deposits in the Middle East, a new retail investment service and UAE wealth expansion. This was partly offset by a report on its Islamic fund's holdings linked to Israel's military and the loss of a custodian mandate.
What drove it
- Middle East expansion
- new wealth products
- Israel-linked fund criticism
The 15 stories
- +8.3 HSBC Plans Second UAE Wealth Centre in Abu Dhabi as It Marks 80 Years in the Country
Expansion plans with second UAE wealth centre. - −8.3 HSBC’s Islamic Fund Holds $131m in Five Firms Linked to Israel’s Military
Fund holdings linked to Israel's military, reputational criticism. - +7.5 Ant International and HSBC Extend Tokenised Deposits to Middle East
Tokenised deposits expansion to Middle East with Ant International. - +6.7 HSBC launches discretionary portfolio management service for retail investors
New retail portfolio management service launched. - +6.7 Exclusive: HSBC and MIT Sloan launch programme for UHNW heirs
New HSBC programme with MIT Sloan for wealthy heirs. - +5.8 Qatar Airways Group Signs Inaugural Japanese Financing Agreement with Partners HSBC and JP Lease
HSBC named partner in a financing deal. - +5.8 Qatar Airways Signs First Japanese Financing Deal with HSBC and JP Lease
HSBC named partner in a financing deal. - +5.8 Qatar Airways Group signs inaugural Japanese financing agreement with partners HSBC and JP Lease | Gulf Times
HSBC named partner in a financing deal. - +3.3 Here’s How Much You Would Have Made Owning HSBC Holdings Stock In The Last 5 Years
Share price five-year return piece, positive tone. - −3.3 Global X Semiconductor ETF Switches Custodian from HSBC to Citigroup, Effective 19 October 2026
HSBC loses a custodian mandate to Citigroup. - −1.7 HSBC’s Head of Banking Says AI Deals Are Getting More Difficult
HSBC banking head says AI deals getting harder. - +1.7 HSBC lowers rates across residential and buy-to-let ranges
Mortgage rate cuts, mildly competitive move. - +1.7 Watch HSBC on Using AI and Quantum Computing
HSBC featured on AI and quantum computing use. - +1.7 HSBC cuts mortgage rates across residential and buy-to-let ranges
Mortgage rate cuts, mildly competitive move. - +0.8 HSBC Holdings (LSE:HSBA) Will Shift Senior Pay To Bonuses In 2028
Senior pay structure shift towards bonuses in 2028.
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