HSBC has come under fresh attack from activist investor Knight Vinke over its senior executive share bonus scheme and hefty US sub-prime mortgage losses, it emerged today.

British banking giant HSBC was today accused by a rebel shareholder of misleading investors over share rewards for senior directors.

An activist shareholder calling for a shake-up of HSBC bank is reportedly looking to oust chairman Stephen Green from his executive role, it emerged today.

HSBC is facing calls from an activist shareholder for a group-wide shake-up of the banking giant, it emerged today.