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HSBC Holdings plc has declared a first interim dividend of USD 0.10 per share for the financial year ending December 31, 2025, totaling approximately USD 1.765 billion. The dividend, payable on June 20, 2025, will be available in US dollars, pounds sterling, or Hong Kong dollars, reflecting the bank's global reach and commitment to shareholder value.
UBS has downgraded Samsonite shares from "Buy" to "Neutral," lowering the price target to HK$15.00 due to rising US tariffs impacting demand and profit margins in North America, which constitutes a significant portion of the company's sales. Despite the downgrade, UBS acknowledges Samsonite's long-term growth potential and strong financial health, while Jefferies has also reduced its price target to HK$14.62, citing increased risks from trade uncertainties.
HSBC Holdings repurchased 432,800 shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange last Friday for a total of HKD 37.1174 million. The shares were bought at prices ranging from HKD 85.05 to HKD 86.1, with a weighted average price of HKD 85.7613 per share.
UBS indicates that markets have not yet reached their bottom, despite recent signs of improvement in indices. Uncertainty remains, with modest buying interest in Europe. In Asia, Tokyo saw a gain of 0.55%, while Shanghai and Hong Kong experienced slight losses of 0.10% and 1.21%, respectively.
HSBC Holdings has repurchased 198,000 shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for approximately $16.61 million. The shares were acquired at prices ranging from $83.55 to $84, with a weighted average price of $83.9166 per share.
Standard Chartered and Deutsche Bank are re-entering the digital assets market, enhancing their US bitcoin activities amid a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment. Standard Chartered is launching a digital collateral program and entering the stablecoin market, while Deutsche Bank is expanding its global crypto offerings through partnerships in Asia and Europe.This shift by traditional banks could provide more secure banking options for crypto casinos, potentially safeguarding players' assets and fostering partnerships that enhance security and accessibility in the evolving US crypto landscape.
Bank of America has appointed Phil Carmalt, a former DBS executive, as the head of its Asia Pacific global payment solutions product. Based in Hong Kong, he will oversee the product management team and drive the bank's strategy for cash and liquidity products in the region. With over 20 years of experience in transaction banking, Carmalt previously led cash and trade products at DBS Hong Kong.
HSBC Holdings repurchased 700,000 shares on April 17 for approximately HKD 57.08 million. The shares were acquired at prices between HKD 80.3 and HKD 82.3, with a weighted average price of HKD 81.5496 each.
HSBC Holdings plc announced the purchase of 700,000 ordinary shares for cancellation from Merrill Lynch International on 22 April 2025, as part of its buy-back program initiated on 20 February 2025. The shares were bought at prices ranging from HK$80.30 to HK$82.30, with a volume-weighted average price of HK$81.55. Since the buy-back began, HSBC has repurchased a total of 178,060,599 shares for approximately US$1.978 billion.
Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered are enhancing their crypto operations in the US, capitalizing on a regulatory shift under Donald Trump. Deutsche Bank has partnered with Bison for euro balance security and is expanding globally with Crypto.com, while Standard Chartered is launching a digital collateral program with OKX and entering the stablecoin market with a Hong Kong dollar-backed initiative. Both banks aim to establish a strong foothold in the burgeoning crypto sector.
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