HSBC launches US$2.5 billion AT1 bond issue in Hong Kong after market standstill

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Enoch YiuMarch 18, 2026 at 05:29 AM

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HSBC Holdings announced plans to issue US$2.5 billion in additional tier-1 (AT1) bonds in Hong Kong on March 24, marking the first such offering since recent geopolitical tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran caused market disruption. The offering is divided into two tranches: US$1.25 billion in five-year bonds at 6.75% and US$1.25 billion in ten-year bonds at 7%. HSBC intends to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes and to reinforce the bank's capital base in accordance with regulatory requirements. The securities will be sold through agreements with 33 banks, including Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs. AT1 bonds are considered high-risk, high-return investments.

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Goldman Sachs 40% Citigroup 40% Morgan Stanley 40% Iran 50% Israel 50% United States ×260% Hong Kong ×270% HSBC Holdings ×390%

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