Organisation: Household International

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Little cause to celebrate at HSBC

On March 3, it will be 150 years since the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation opened for business. Normally such a milestone would prompt celebration: After all, the bank founded by colonial merchants now ranks among the world’s largest financial institutions. However, any merriment is likely to be mute. For HSBC, the birthday brings challenges as great as any it has ever faced.

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Another taxing time for a bank that can’t escape the headlines

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HSBC investor goes on warpath over US mortgage losses

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Big profits expected from HSBC

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Acquisition helps boost HSBC profits by 58%

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HSBC to announce profits up by a third

HSBC may be the force behind new FTSE rally

THE blue-chip index will be looking to push to 19-month highs this week, powered by results from Britain's biggest banker HSBC, among a slew of others.

Mon, 01 Mar, 2004

Outrage over executive pay deals

EXECUTIVES at HSBC Holdings Plc, Europe's largest bank by market value, and food retailer Tesco may be next to face outrage from their shareholders for being paid too much, investors said.

Wed, 21 May, 2003

Shares upbeat as HSBC boosts

FootsieLONDON shares ended the week on a positive note today as HSBC helped to push the FTSE 100 Index further away from the 4000 barrier.

Sat, 16 Nov, 2002

FTSE ends on positive note

London shares ended the week on a positive note today as HSBC helped to push the FTSE 100 Index further away from the 4000 barrier.

Fri, 15 Nov, 2002

Upbeat Dow raises FTSE hopes

Hopes of another upbeat performance on Wall Street were supporting the London market today.

Fri, 15 Nov, 2002

London market makes early gains

The London market charged back above the 4100 level today after investors took their lead from a strong close on Wall Street last night.

Fri, 15 Nov, 2002

Wall St lifts depressed Footsie

The FTSE 100 Index closed up 23.7 points at 4053.1 despite heavy falls by Invensys, Corus and Cable & Wireless.

Thu, 14 Nov, 2002

HSBC strikes deal to buy Household

Banking giant HSBC today struck a €14bn deal to buy credit firm Household International, owner of the HFC and Beneficial brands.

Thu, 14 Nov, 2002