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HSBC Holdings Plc’s CEO, Noel Quinn, is stepping down unexpectedly after nearly five years at the helm, prompting a search for his successor at Europe’s largest bank. Quinn cited a desire for better work-life balance as the reason for his departure. During his tenure, he spearheaded strategic reviews aimed at bolstering the bank's Asian business while scaling back in Western markets. Despite the unexpected exit, HSBC reported a 1.8% drop in pretax profit for the first quarter but announced a larger-than-expected $3 billion buyback. The departure marks the third CEO search under Chairman Mark Tucker, aiming to conclude by the second half of the year. #CEOs #Leadership #SuccessionPlanning #Growth #Business #Transformation #HSBC I Bloomberg News I Harry Wilson I 

HSBC is embarking on a transformative journey under the leadership of CEO #Georges_Elhedery, announcing a significant restructuring aimed at simplifying operations and cutting costs. This major overhaul will merge commercial and investment banking into a single, streamlined unit as part of a broader strategy to reorganize the Asia-focused bank into four key business lines: UK, Hong Kong, corporate & institutional banking, and wealth banking. Elhedery emphasized the importance of this change, stating, "This new structure will unleash our full potential and drive success into the future." 🚀 In a historic move, Pam Kaur has been appointed as HSBC's first female Chief Financial Officer, marking a significant milestone for the bank as it embraces diversity and innovation in leadership. Meanwhile, interim CFO Jonathan Bingham will return to his role as Global Financial Controller. With approximately 214,000 employees worldwide, HSBC is focusing on reducing senior management positions, particularly in Western markets, to enhance efficiency. The bank is also scaling back its presence in regions such as the United States, France, and Canada to concentrate on markets where it has a stronger foothold, particularly in Asia. #HSBC #BankingRevolution #FinancialLeadership #AsiaFocus #WomenInFinance

HSBC Holdings Plc has announced that Georges Elhedery will become the new Group CEO, replacing Noel Quinn on September 2. Elhedery, 50, has been the co-head of HSBC's Global Banking and Markets business since 2020 and previously led the bank's Middle Eastern, North Africa, and Turkiye division. Elhedery’s appointment comes as HSBC aims to drive growth, leveraging its strong Asian ties and historical legacy. Noel Quinn, who served as CEO for five years, will step down seeking a better work-life balance. During his tenure, Quinn navigated asset sales, the global pandemic, and led the bank to record profits. HSBC , Europe’s largest lender by assets, has a $3 trillion balance sheet and continues to focus on Asian markets for growth. The bank's shares have risen 7% this year. HSBC will announce Elhedery’s successor as Group CFO soon and will report its annual results on July 31. #HSBC #LeadershipChange #GeorgesElhedery #NoelQuinn #Banking #GlobalBanking #AsianMarkets #CEOAppointment

SCOOP for Barron's: Citi's #wealthmanagement business is struggling to deliver even its most fundamental services efficiently, prompting a “deterioration” in client trust, according to details from an internal audit reviewed by Barron’s. The previously unreported results of a review the bank conducted with consulting firm EY this year show Citi’s wealth management arm is lagging behind competitors in core parts of the business. The report pinpointed issues ranging from a “cumbersome” account-opening process and a disorganized system for managing client information to a workforce that is not as lean as some competitors—even after sweeping job cuts. “Wealth is a core pillar of Citi’s strategy. Our leadership team is going deep to transform the business by putting strong programs in place and uncovering opportunities to improve,” a Citi spokesperson told Barron’s on Tuesday. A ton of details in here about this review. Please keep sending me feedback and tips at rebecca.ungarino@barrons.com!

Amazing the US Government #complacency with Citigroup last years when was fined 3 times just for repeated #moneylaundering #violations 2017 DOJ-MLARS NPA, 2017 OCC 70M and OCC-FEDRESERVE 400M 2020. Some media and its editors have on hands now enough to write a key expected story while Citi investors have suffered for years losses and misleadings, even honest employees who suffered retaliation Perez V. Jimenez 2017-ARB-00031 and recently high level executive fired as #retaliation for have refused to fill false reports #Data #risk #management to OCC-FEDRESERVE under fully uncomplied by Citi consent orders. #Mexico unit failed and messy exit could be perfectly linked to Citi regulatory storm. There are at least 2 FOIAs responses available to watch links of some tips to Citi #enforcements and surely more additional comming soon by agencies, is time to tell the truth in full! Investors and media should see #FOIA by regulators about role played by #tips on Citi #supervisory #investigations proceeds: https://lnkd.in/eYE4Uy45 https://lnkd.in/gyAx8qpy As recently Boeing CEO and Board faced US Senate testimony for repeated violations as recivist, should be Citi CEO and Board the next to be call by US #Senate? or Citi and Its Board will persist as being above the law for this Administration with Regulators and Agencies settlements/orders uncomplied. Citi just has reprimanded in Sep 2022 as playing toys with US Government Officials patience or complacency? Citi NO approved Sep Oct 2023 OCC-FEDRESERVE #examinations under the 3 consent orders force, but why nothing happened against Citi, or power or US Treasury Units, SEC, Fincen with AMLA-WB program powers 200M annual budget until today no #wistleblower protected, no data of success, bo award given ( when US Senators requested that but never was reponsed ) and DOJ rules and announcements are only availables against NON US #Financial #Corporations as repated offenders? Have Citi duly and transparently disclosed next litigation and legal-regulatory even criminal moneylaundering #investigations issued to SEC and Investors on its latest 10K filled in Feb 2024? There is fully available this 10K highlighted independant analysis for media and public to be reviewed. Do effectively pay report to agencies laws violations when is about Citigroup?? or will must be necessary more dust and #losses for tax payers, employees and #investors harmed?

This is the key point to consider on WSJ great article below. For US media is not easy speak about Citi, perhaps because Citi power of lobby has been buying extra time last years, announcing " transformation plans, foreign exits ( blocked and failed until today as Citibanamex Mexico? ), recently " service business " as jewell?? delaying the truth still hidden related to messy regulatory misconducts as recidivist for years??? "That trouble remains top of mind for regulators. Some branches of #government value Citi’s ties to foreign central banks and proximity to the digital pipes that move #money around the world, helping Citi advance foreign policy and police #moneylaundering." "They are #never, ever, getting out of those consent orders,” one former Citi executive said." "Interviews with more than three dozen current and former Citigroup #executives, #board members, #clients, #competitors and #investors reveal that doubters are easy to find. #Regulators and #shareholders want her to accelerate. Some clients think she’s moving too fast, including a top #investment manager that bristledat the abrupt changes to Citi staff and services. There isn’t a day that goes by without Fraser catching grief from one corner or another.The calls for change are relentless" "A firm famed for its ties to foreign central banks that can’t stayout of the Federal Reserve’s doghouse for weaknesses in its internal controls." "...started to separate from Citi’s #Mexican consumer bank, #Banamex, which had been roiled by #fraud allegations in years past..." "#Federal regulators issued the consent orders, decrees that prod banks to address #weaknesses, in October 2020, citing “significant ongoing #deficiencies.” #compliance #moneylaundering #amla #data #riskmanagement #regulatory #fincrime #AML #AMLA #compliance #moneylaundering #amla #data #riskmanagement #regulatory #fincrime #AML #AMLA

HSBC Shakes Up Leadership and Structure in Bold Move HSBC, Europe's largest bank, has announced a major restructuring and leadership changes as newly appointed CEO Georges Elhedery takes the reins. The overhaul aims to streamline operations, cut costs, and position the bank for future growth. Here are the key highlights: - Combining global commercial and institutional banking under Michael Roberts - Creating a new International Wealth and Premier Banking division led by Barry O'Byrne - Establishing Eastern (Asia Pacific and Middle East) and Western (UK, Europe, Americas) regional units - Making Hong Kong and the UK standalone units - Appointing Pam Kaur as the first female Chief Financial Officer in HSBC's 159-year history - Naming Greg Guyett as chair of the newly formed Strategic Clients Group - Departures of key executives Stephen Moss (Middle East and North Africa) and Colin Bell (Europe) - Targeting $2 billion in cost savings to maintain the efficiency ratio The restructuring reduces the number of executives on the key operating committee from 18 to 12, signalling a leaner, more agile approach. Elhedery, who rapidly ascended to the top role, faces the challenge of growing the bank while navigating a changing interest rate environment and managing costs. HSBC's bold moves aim to simplify its complex global operations and address the concerns of Asian shareholders. By separating Hong Kong and the UK into their businesses and reorganising leadership, the bank hopes to improve returns and position itself for success in the years ahead. As the dust settles on these changes, the financial world will watch closely to see how HSBC's new structure and leadership team perform. Source: Bloomberg #CFO #HSBC #Banking #Restructure #Leadership

🚨 HSBC breaks new ground by appointing its first-ever female CFO, marking a significant step towards gender diversity in top leadership positions. It's inspiring to see one of the world's leading banks champion inclusivity at the highest levels. Pam Kaur, the chief risk and compliance officer, will become the chief financial officer. Ms. Kaur, who joined the bank in 2013, will be the first woman to hold that role at HSBC. 💡 How important do you think it is for large institutions like HSBC to diversify leadership? What impact could this have on the banking industry? Share with us in the comments below! #leadership #banking #finance #womeninfinance #financeindustry

🔄 𝗛𝗦𝗕𝗖 𝗨𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁-𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 🌏💼 HSBC has announced a major restructuring aimed at strengthening its global operations and adapting to the complex geopolitical landscape. Below the breakdown of the key changes: 💡 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 HSBC is consolidating its operations into four key divisions, simplifying the structure to better serve corporate and institutional clients. The creation of a unified corporate and institutional banking division, led by Michael Roberts, integrates commercial banking with global markets and investment banking. 📍 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 In response to the growing challenges of different regulatory regimes, HSBC has reorganized its geographic structure. The bank will now split its operations into distinct eastern and western divisions. Asia-Pacific and Middle Eastern operations will be grouped under the "east," while European, UK, and American markets will come under the "west." 💼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 & 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗖𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 As part of the overhaul, HSBC plans a $300 million cost-cutting drive, reducing its executive committee from 18 to 12 members. Key leadership changes include Pam Kaur's appointment as the bank’s first female CFO, effective January 1, 2024. 🔍 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 With this reorganization set for January 1, 2024, HSBC aims to stay competitive amid rising interest rates, regulatory scrutiny, and economic uncertainties. #HSBC #Restructuring #GlobalBanking #LeadershipChanges #EastWest #CorporateBanking #BusinessTransformation #FinancialServices

Inflationary pressures can significantly impact businesses like HSBC by increasing operational costs and affecting loan interest rates. This can lead to higher borrowing costs for consumers and businesses, potentially reducing consumer spending and impacting the bank's profitability. #Inflation #EconomicImpact #BusinessChallenges #OperationalCosts #LoanInterestRates #BorrowingCosts #ConsumerSpending #Profitability #HSBC #FinancialServices #BankingIndustry #EconomicTrends #BusinessStrategy #MarketAnalysis #FinancialManagement #EconomicOutlook #CostManagement #BusinessImpact #FinancialHealth #EconomicPressure