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HSBC Holdings plc has agreed to sell its Australian home and personal loan portfolio, valued at approximately AUD36…
HBCYFHSBC Holdings PLC
HSBC Holdings plc has agreed to sell its Australian home and personal loan portfolio, valued at approximately AUD36 billion (US$25 billion), to Virgo BidCo Pty Ltd, an entity owned by Blackstone. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals including from the Treasurer of Australia and the ACCC. HSBC expects to incur US$0.3 billion in restructuring costs associated with winding down its remaining retail business in Australia over the next 18 months. Additionally, HSBC anticipates recycling approximately US$0.3 billion in foreign currency translation reserve losses to the income statement by 2028. The sale supports HSBC's strategic focus on Corporate and Institutional Banking, Asset Management, and Private Banking sectors globally. This company operates in the global banking and financial services industry.