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HSBC Holdings plc repurchased 871,200 shares on September 25, 2026, at an average price of HK$156.7755. The total buyback since August 5, 2026, amounts to 47,745,902 shares for $979.4M. The shares were repurchased on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Martin Lewis advises customers of Lloyds, Nationwide, Santander, and others to consider overpaying mortgages if rates are higher than after-tax savings rates, while keeping emergency funds. The Bank of England hints at potential rate hikes due to elevated energy prices and inflation expectations, with forecasts of 3.7% inflation by Q4 2023 and 4.2% by Q1 2024.

Inchcape plc announced that its Senior Independent Director, Alison Platt, will join HSBC Holdings plc as a non-executive director starting October 1, 2026, per UK Listing Rule 6.4.9(2).

HSBC Holdings plc announced the appointment of Elizabeth Alison Platt as an Independent non-executive Director, effective 1 October 2026. She will join several committees and succeed Dame Carolyn Fairbairn as Chair of the Group Remuneration Committee, subject to regulatory approval. Platt brings extensive leadership and financial services experience. Her annual fees will be £271,150, with additional compensation as committee chair.

Seven UK banks, including Barclays and HSBC, completed interbank transactions using tokenised deposits on a platform by Quant. Tokenised deposits differ from stablecoins and CBDCs in deposit protections and control. The banks plan to establish a governing company and settle digital bonds in 2027. Stablecoins, like USDT and USDC, are issued by private companies and lack bank deposit protection.

HSBC Singapore, celebrating 150 years, aims to be a top global platform for corporate, wealth, and innovation clients. The bank hit a $1B profit target early and now aims for record profits in 2025. It invests heavily in tech and AI, launching a Global AI Centre of Excellence in 2026. HSBC supports Singapore's role as an Asia launchpad, backing local and multinational firms. It also introduced innovation banking with a $1.5B fund for high-growth startups, offering tailored financial solutions.

HSBC Holdings plc (HSBA) issued £750 million in senior unsecured notes. The FTSE 100 remained firm, while US futures were flat ahead of non-farm payrolls. Shares in British housebuilders fell due to HSBC downgrades. HSBC's shares have risen 90% over the past three years, with institutional investors holding 52% of the company.

HSBC Holdings plc granted 7,867,865 share options to employees under its savings-related share option plan. The options have exercise prices of GBP 12.17, vesting periods of 3 or 5 years, and an exercise period of 6 months. The closing market price of the shares on the grant date was GBP 15.146.

HSBC has blocked its Android app from running in Samsung Secure Folder and Android Private Space, citing security risks. The bank stated this is to mitigate potential threats and ensure timely fraud notifications. Customers report sudden access issues and lack of prior warning, with some facing delays in accessing their accounts. HSBC advises using the app outside these virtual spaces or using a Physical Secure Key for desktop banking.

HSBC stock fell 1.0% to 1,500.2p after relocating a board meeting from Dubai to London due to U.S.-Iran tensions, highlighting its Middle East exposure. Citi maintained a Neutral rating, raising its price target to £16.40. Broader market weakness and geopolitical risks contributed to the decline, with HSBC trading below its 52-week high of 1,610p but above its low of 959.3p.