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HSBC (HSBA) Reviews $400M Fraud-Related Provision Amid Risks
HSBC Holdings (HSBA) has conducted a review of a $400 million fraud-related provision connected to the collapse of Market Financial Solutions (MFS). The provision is part of $1.3 billion in expected credit losses for the first quarter. Chairman Brendan Nelson stated HSBC is adjusting its risk appetite and the case is not viewed as systemic. Chief financial officer Pam Kaur referred to the issue as 'idiosyncratic' and a 'one-off' while emphasizing the seriousness of the review at the board level.
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HSBC (HSBC) Q1 Pre-Tax Profit at $9.4B Misses Estimates
HSBC (HSBC) reported a first-quarter pre-tax profit of $9.4 billion, missing analysts' estimates of $9.59 billion, while revenue rose 6% year-on-year to $18.62 billion, exceeding the expected $18.49 billion. The bank's shares dropped by 4.6% in Hong Kong and 5.2% in London following the announcement. Expected credit losses increased to $1.3 billion, $400 million higher than the previous year, primarily linked to economic uncertainties. HSBC plans a $1.5 billion annualized cost reduction by June 2026 and has set a target return on tangible equity of 17%, despite warning of potential negative impacts from the Middle East crisis.
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Goldman Sachs (GS) Surpasses EPS Estimates with $17.55 Result
Goldman Sachs (GS) reported earnings per share of $17.55 for Q1 2026, exceeding estimates by over $1, with total revenue of $17.23 billion, surpassing expectations by $260 million. However, the stock declined approximately 3.6% following the announcement due to lower-than-expected fixed-income trading revenues of $4 billion, which fell $900 million short of Wall Street estimates. Additionally, Goldman reported a credit loss provision of $315 million, more than double the anticipated $150 million, raising concerns about private credit. Equities trading revenue did outperform, hitting a record of $5.33 billion, exceeding expectations by roughly $420 million.
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