HSBC reported third-quarter pre-tax profit of $8.5, a 10% rise compared to the $7.7 billion posted a year ago. Quarterly revenue grew 5% to $17 billion from the $16.2 billion that was reported a year ago.
HSBC Holdings reported a 10% rise in third-quarter profit on Tuesday, beating analyst estimates, as it benefited from slower-than-expected rate cuts while it is embarking on one of the largest overhauls in its history.
Tuesday brings updates from HSBC and BP, after the former signalled a split of its Asian and UK businesses recently.
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HSBC Holdings PLC (LSE:HSBA) third-quarter update has been overshadowed by the significant structural changes announced by new chief executive Georges Elhedery. Clear water is being put between the eastern (Asia) and western (UK, Europe, US) parts of the business, presumably making a full separation easier if required down the line.
Some senior HSBC staff should brace for job cuts after the bank's latest restructuring, Chief Executive Georges Elhedery told staff in a memo seen by Reuters on Wednesday.
HSBC is calling it a simplified organization structure. But a press release issued Tuesday (Oct. 22), indicates the banking group is making big changes being implemented Jan. 1, 2025.
HSBC's history-making new chief financial officer Pam Kaur is a battle-hardened risk and audit veteran who credits her success to the "Power of Chi".
New HSBC Holdings PLC (LSE:HSBA) boss George Elhedery today revealed his plan to split the business geographically in two, but it was not clear if this was the final step towards a true break-up of the business into its East and West units. Analysts said the new structure seemed to provide the opportunity for much cost-cutting, but would also be likely to cost several million to achieve.
HSBC's overhaul will see the bank split into four separate units under the control of two distinct Eastern and Western markets divisions, new CEO Georges Elhedery said