According to Reuters, HSBC launched a US$4 billion Sustainability and Transition Credit Facility on May 18 to support mainland Chinese companies expanding overseas, targeting sectors including clean energy, data centers, electric vehicles, and AI. The facility offers longer credit terms and faster a

According to HSBC Global Research, SK Hynix's price target was raised from 1.8 million won to 2.9 million won today (May 12). The revision represents a 61% increase from the previous target.

According to Evernorth Holdings, Stuart Alderoty, Ripple's Chief Legal Officer, joined the company's board this week as one of four new directors. Alderoty brings over 40 years of legal and regulatory experience across major U.S. financial institutions including HSBC, American Express, and CIT

According to HKMA, in April the authority granted two stablecoin licenses to HSBC and Standard Chartered-led Anchorpoint Financial, marking Hong Kong's first-ever stablecoin authorization. The licenses were issued eight months after Hong Kong's stablecoin ordinance took effect in

BlockBooster has recently joined Canton Foundation as a member, alongside global financial institutions including DTCC, Euroclear, Goldman Sachs, and HSBC. As a foundation member, BlockBooster will participate in governance decisions, committee work, and ecosystem development. The firm plans to

Gate News message, April 29 — The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a warning Tuesday against fraudulent stablecoins falsely claiming to be linked to the region's two licensed issuers, HSBC and Anchorpoint Financial. Tokens named "HKDAP" and "HSBC" have appeared in the market but have no as

POSCO International issued Korea's first non-financial blockchain digital bond (about 1.4 trillion KRW) with HSBC as lead underwriter, cutting settlement to three days. Abstract: POSCO International issued a blockchain-based digital bond in a private placement of about 1.4 trillion KRW, with HSBC as sole lead underwriter, marking the first such issue by a South Korean non-financial company and the second digital bond in the country after Mirae Asset Securities. The bond uses blockchain for issuance, registration, trading, and settlement, offering enhanced security, faster settlement, and broader global investor access (three-day settlement vs. five). This follows POSCO’s prior blockchain-based payment system deployment and aligns with Hong Kong's subsidy program to promote digital bonds. POSCO and HSBC plan further collaboration in blockchain, digital finance, and transformation, including potential STO market participation.

Abstract: Investa secures direct FCA authorization, becoming a fully licensed UK operator, with £3.5m raised from crowdfunding and angel investors including Citi, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, BofA, UBS, and HSBC. It offers 225k+ option contracts on a zero-commission basis as retail activity rises and regulators intensify risk oversight. Summary: Investa receives FCA direct authorization to become a fully licensed UK firm, raises £3.5m, and offers 225k+ zero-commission options as retail activity rises; regulators track risk as competition grows.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Chen Weimin, said the timeline for issuing the second batch of stablecoin licenses is still uncertain and may be affected by the two institutions granted licenses in the first batch. In addition, China-funded institutions were advised to put their applications on hold, and the number of institutions ultimately granted licenses will be limited, with only a small number meeting the requirements of the “Stablecoin Ordinance.” HSBC Payme users can enable a stablecoin account, but they must be Hong Kong local residents.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Deputy Chief Executive Officer Chen Weimin said that stablecoin issuers may choose to issue currencies such as Hong Kong dollars or renminbi based on their own discretion, but must obtain regulatory approval from the Mainland. As for the timetable for the second batch of stablecoin issuer licenses, there is no schedule yet. HSBC’s stablecoin will be integrated with PayMe and the HSBC HK App, supporting real-time transfers and person-to-merchant services.