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HSBC Australia Sale Reignites as Blackstone Eyes A$26 Billion Loan Book
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Az HSBC ausztráliai eladás újraindul, miközben a Blackstone az A$26 milliárdos hitelállományra pályázik

Blackstone is preparing a bid for HSBC’s A$26 billion Australian loan book, with first offers expected by late April, according to The Australian. Citi, running the sale, may also receive bids from Apollo, Cerberus, and Ares. HSBC shifted focus to selling only the loan portfolio late last year. The move comes as CEO Georges Elhedery accelerates asset sales and cost cuts.
április 7, 2026

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