HSBC Holdings Share News (HSBA)

BUZZ-RBS and Lloyds: results curtain raiser

** RBS and Lloyds may offer better news for UK bank results when cos report later this week after HSBC's poor showing ** RBS shares up 1.5 pct and poised to close at a 3-1/2 year high with analyst revisions creating a tailwind ** RBS expected to further scale back its investment bank

UPDATE 3-Swiss market regulator says unlikely to probe HSBC further

(Adds new comment from HSBC) BERNE, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Switzerland's financial markets regulator FINMA is unlikely to look into possible wrongdoing at HSBC's Swiss private bank in the light of leaked information that was published this month, FINMA's head of enforcement said on Tuesday.

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UBS has downgraded HSBC from 'buy' to 'neutral' after Monday's disappointing 2014 results, saying that revenue momentum at the bank lost steam in the fourth quarter. It also said HSBC's capital position disappointed and foresees "at least another two years of de-leveraging ahead". The broker lowered

Swiss market regulator says unlikely to probe HSBC further

BERNE, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Switzerland's financial markets regulator FINMA is unlikely to look into possible wrongdoing at HSBC's Swiss private bank in the light of leaked information that was published this month, FINMA's head of enforcement said on Tuesday. "In theory I can't rule out that

UK bank scandals overshadow improvements in resilience - Carney

LONDON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - The poor conduct of some of Britain's banks has overshadowed the improvements they have made in becoming more resilient as far as the public is concerned, Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said on Tuesday. Speaking before parliament's Treasury Committee, Carney

India tax officials search HSBC's Mumbai HQ amid Swiss allegations -source

MUMBAI, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Indian tax officials searched the Mumbai headquarters of HSBC Holdings PLC last week as part of a probe related to allegations that the bank's Swiss business helped clients dodge taxes, a person with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday. The search came as HSBC

UBS downgrades HSBC to 'neutral' as capital buffers disappoint

UBS has downgraded HSBC from 'buy' to 'neutral' after Monday's disappointing 2014 results, saying that revenue momentum at the bank lost steam in the fourth quarter. It also said HSBC's capital position disappointed and foresees "at least another two years of de-leveraging ahead". The broker lowere

UK BROKER RATINGS: Merrill Lynch Downgrades Vodafone To Underperform

UPDATE 2-Banks face scrutiny over pricing of precious metals-WSJ

(Adds Standard Bank spokesman declining to comment) Feb 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission are investigating at least 10 major banks for possible rigging of precious-metals markets, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people

UK MORNING BRIEFING: BHP Billiton Leads After Beating Expectations

Hong Kong stocks fall on HSBC results, weak casino operators

HONG KONG, Feb 24 (Reuters) - A six-session winning streak for Hong Kong stocks ended on Tuesday, as HSBC Plc and casino shares sank while some investors locked in gains ahead of major 2014 earnings reports later this week. The Hang Seng index slid 0.4 percent to 24,750.07 points. The China

MARKET COMMENT: London To Open Flat As Focus Remains On Greek Reforms

MARKET COMMENT: UK Shares To Open Lower As Greece Reform List Due

HSBC leads slide in Hong Kong stocks, casino shares weak

* HSI -0.6 pct, H-shares -0.3 pct * HSBC's Hong Kong shares fall 4 pct, at lowest since Sept 2012 * Casino stocks under pressure on profit-taking * Hutchison, Cheung Kong, SHKP to report earnings this week HONG KONG, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks fell on Tuesday, wit

U.S. investigating big banks on possible precious-metal price rigging - WSJ

Feb 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission are investigating at least 10 major banks for a possible rigging of precious-metals markets, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people close to the inquiries. Justice Department prosecutors