Asia 30 April 2026

HSBC falls as investors look at Asia strategy and AI plans

HSBC falls as investors look at Asia strategy and AI plans

HSBC shares fell 0.44% to 1,321.00 pence in early London trading Wednesday as the bank opened a two-day Asia investor seminar in Hong Kong. Executives said $1.4 billion of $1.5 billion in annualised cost savings had been achieved, with AI central to future plans. HSBC maintained targets for 5% revenue growth by 2028 and a 17% return on tangible equity. The bank also launched a $4 billion China transition-finance facility.
May 20, 2026
Prudential plc’s $686 Million Quarter Puts Asia Growth — and Inflation Risk — Back in Focus

Prudential plc’s $686 Million Quarter Puts Asia Growth — and Inflation Risk — Back in Focus

Prudential plc reported a 10% rise in first-quarter new business profit to $686 million, driven by growth in Hong Kong and mainland China. Annual premium equivalent sales increased 6% to $1.823 billion. The company warned that higher energy-linked inflation could dampen demand in some smaller ASEAN markets. Prudential shares closed down 0.41% in London, underperforming the FTSE 100.
April 30, 2026