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Former Liberal Movement leader Eligijus Masiulis discusses the connections between the 2015 "Swiss Leaks" scandal and Lithuania in his newly released memoir.

HSBC Malta announces pre-tax profits of €109 million for 2025, marking the third consecutive year of profits over €100 million, amid an acquisition by CrediaBank and a resilient Maltese economy.

HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery announced that the bank's major overhaul is nearing completion despite a drop in annual profits.

HSBC has lowered its target price for Jumbo's stock from €37.5 to €32.5, citing a slowdown in Romania but maintains a 'buy' recommendation.

Major UK banks are incentivizing customers to switch accounts by offering up to £400, contingent on fulfilling specific eligibility criteria.

CrediaBank plans to hold an extraordinary general meeting to discuss a capital increase of up to 300 million euros, aiming to strengthen its position as a significant banking entity in Greece.

HSBC Mexico and Visa have launched the HSBC One+ Visa card targeting middle to high-income clients seeking valuable experiences and rewards in their everyday spending.

Savers with traditional banks like Barclays, HSBC, and Lloyds risk losing nearly £300 a year in interest by not switching to high-interest challenger banks.

HSBC UK has announced a two-week reminder for customers to take advantage of a cashback offer, which allows eligible individuals to earn up to £750 for opening a Premier account and transferring their salary or savings before the deadline of February 23, 2026.

In Mexico, reaching senior positions in public service is often just the beginning of a career in private sector leadership, as illustrated by figures like Luis Téllez Kuenzler, Francisco Gil Díaz, and José Antonio Meade, the latter recently appointed chairman of HSBC's board.

José Antonio Meade is set to lead HSBC Mexico amid significant assets and credit portfolio, taking over after Jorge Arce's resignation from the council presidency.

HSBC Mexico has appointed José Antonio Meade as the new chairman of its Board of Directors, effective February 3, following the resignation of Jorge Arce, who will continue as an executive advisor.

José Antonio Meade Kuribeña has been appointed the chairman of the Board of Directors of HSBC Mexico, effective February 3, 2026, according to a statement from the financial institution.

A report from HSBC indicates that 42% of companies in Mexico plan to allocate more than 10% of their investments to climate transition actions over the next three years, highlighting the growing importance of sustainability in investment decisions.

HSBC reports that the potential technical default of Chinese property developer Vanke is unlikely to trigger widespread financial contagion or systemic risk.

HSBC UK has launched a new promotion offering up to £750 cash bonuses to new customers who switch their salary and savings to a Premier account.

HSBC has led the way by becoming the first major lender to lower its mortgage rates this year, potentially igniting a competitive pricing war among banks.