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Hang Seng Bank’s delisting from the index it created signals a shift

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Ken IpJanuary 29, 2026 at 02:30 AM
Hang Seng Bank’s delisting from the index it created signals a shift
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Hang Seng Bank, a Hong Kong financial institution, was delisted from the Hang Seng Index after 53 years. Founded in 1933, the bank played a significant role in Hong Kong's economic development and was listed on the stock exchange in 1972. HSBC, which became a majority shareholder after a banking panic in 1965, privatized Hang Seng Bank with an offer of HK$155 per share. The delisting marks the end of an era for many Hong Kong investors who viewed the bank as a symbol of the city's financial history. The Hang Seng Index, which the bank created, will now exist without Hang Seng Bank as a component.

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Sheung Wan 40% Hang Seng Index ×270% HSBC ×370% Hong Kong ×280% Hang Seng Bank ×1090%

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South China Morning Post
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Center-Right (0.50)
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90%
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Hong Kong

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