People Digest: HSBC hires UBS’s Gautam Anand; Blackstone’s Bauer to launch brand agency
HSBC's is strengthening its wealth management team in South Asia.
Global finance chiefs to face tougher China questions at Hong Kong summit
The executives are coming to HK as the city has shed hundreds of banking and asset management jobs.
HSBC announces fresh $3b buyback, profit misses target on rising costs
HSBC indicated costs are likely to increase by up to 5% this year excluding an acquisition.
HSBC to acquire Citigroup China consumer wealth business: report
HSBC is looking to exit less profitable geographies to focus on Asia.
HSBC readies $1b funding for climate-tech startups
London-based HSBC would also invest $100m in Breakthrough Energy Catalyst.
HSBC launches $107m fund targeting Malaysia’s ‘new economy’ startups
The ‘HSBC New Economy Fund’ will support startups in the Series B stage and beyond.
HSBC names ex-Goldman Sachs veteran Bill Chu to head China investment banking team
Chu will work with the bank's sector, product and coverage teams.
HSBC to double down on venture debt, eyes new funds for Malaysia, Australia
The lender is aiming to launch a $250m venture debt fund for Australia by Q4.
HSBC to double down on healthcare, fintech & SaaS deals with $3b lending fund
The vehicle provides debt solutions to fast-growing, early-stage PE/VC-backed companies.