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HSBC to Launch Hong Kong AI Institute in 2027 with University PartnerTech — Nov 1, 2026HSBC will open a global AI and emerging-tech research institute in Hong Kong in early 2027 with HKUST, starting with at least 35 specialists and fraud, crypto, and blockchain work.

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HSBC upgrades FedEx to Buy, raises targetFinance — Oct 29, 2026HSBC upgraded FedEx to Buy from Hold and raised its price target to $370, citing stronger operations, improved pricing and business mix, and stronger earnings momentum. The move followed results that beat expectations and an improved fiscal 2026 outlook, though investors remain attentive to cost pressures and the company’s cautious near-term outlook.

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HSBC Third-Quarter Profit Rises 32% With New $1 Billion BuybackFinance — Oct 25, 2026HSBC reported third-quarter pretax profit of $9.6 billion, up 32% from a year earlier, as higher interest income and strength in wealth management helped drive results. The bank also announced a $1 billion share buyback, while cutting operating expenses.

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HSBC cuts global equities to neutral over Middle East tensions and AI rulesFinance — Oct 26, 2026HSBC cut its global-equity stance from its strongest overweight rating to neutral, citing Middle East tensions and concerns that potential AI regulation could weigh on markets ahead of U.S. midterm elections. It upgraded developed-market government bonds to overweight, while also shifting its commodity views toward oil and away from gold.

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Rachel Meyers HSBC's move to neutral on equities seems prudent with Middle East risks and possible AI curbs ahead of midterms.

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Munich Re Plans To Acquire At-Bay For $575M — Aug 19, 2026Munich Re is acquiring Israeli insurtech At-Bay for an enterprise value of $575 million, integrating it with HSB to offer continuous cyber risk monitoring and proactive risk mitigation as part of a broader shift toward integrated cyber risk platforms. The deal, expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, cements At-Bay as a top-10 US cyber insurer with substantial funding and a broad investor base, including Microsoft’s M12 and Lightspeed, among others.

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US tariffs Singapore; Allianz buys HSBC Singapore insurer — Jul 23, 2026The US has imposed a 12.5% tariff on Singapore over forced-labor concerns, while Allianz agreed to buy HSBC’s Singapore Life unit for about US$2.9 billion, reflecting a broader push to streamline portfolios in Singapore. HSBC’s sale, including a 15-year exclusive bancassurance distribution deal, is part of its strategy to free capital and focus on core markets, potentially boosting CET1 and enabling higher returns.

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HSBC plans 70% cuts to UK wealth advisers — Oct 7, 2026HSBC plans nearly 70% cuts to UK wealth financial advisers and about half of management and specialist roles, with departures by end of October.

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FalconTST 2.0 Rolling Out Across Six Banks — Aug 20, 2026Ant International launched Falcon Time-Series Transformer Model 2.0, signing six major banks including Citi, HSBC, Deutsche Bank, Standard Chartered, and Barclays to apply the AI for cross-border payments, FX risk, and liquidity management as part of a broader push to embed specialized AI in finance. The model boasts a leading time-series benchmark with over 93% forecast accuracy, a MASE of 0.666, and the company has highlighted a $1.2 billion fundraising last month to expand its use across industries such as aviation, e-commerce, and logistics.

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Global Mortgage Rates Rise Amid GeopoliticsFinance — Jul 20, 2026Global mortgage costs are firming as swap rates climb amid Middle East tensions, with UK lenders like Halifax, HSBC, and Barclays lifting pricing and removing sub-4% deals, while US rates have climbed to about 6.55% for a 30-year fixed, dampening buyer demand. The trend extends to other markets, including the Czech Republic, where rate volatility continues to push up borrowing costs and mortgage pricing.

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FaithTapDOJ says Iranian operative used coded calls from NY jail to direct UK plotU.S. prosecutors say an Iranian-linked operative in a New York jail used coded calls to help direct a failed attack on RAF Fairford, a British base hosting U.S. aircraft. The indictment alleges two co-defendants and UK associates prepared f29m · 1 reads