HSBC Exits Australian Retail Banking

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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:30:07 GMT

Source: Dukascopy Bank SA

HSBC will shut all 19 Australian branches and exit retail banking over 18 months, selling its $36bn loan portfolio to Blackstone.

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