HSBC profit jumps as bank unveils major share buyback plan

British banking giant HSBC said on Tuesday it would buy back up to $1 billion (€0.86bn) of shares after reporting a sharp rise in first-half profit.

The bank posted pretax profit of $19.5 billion and lifted its net interest income guidance for the full year

LATAM Airlines Group launches a 5% share buyback worth roughly USD 500 million — the first of its kind by a Latin American carrier — as

Metro Bank said it had the most profitable half-year in its history.

Metro Bank said it had the most profitable half-year in its history.

Levy could raise £19bn to help pay for Andy Burnham’s support for those struggling with bills, say campaigners Business live – latest updates Campaigners have renewed calls for a windfall tax on UK banks that could raise £19bn towards Andy Burnham’s cost of living agenda, after HSBC raked in $10.1bn (£7.5bn) worth of

HSBC has announced a $1bn share buyback scheme after first-half profits jumped by 23%.

HSBC Posts Sharply Higher Quarterly Profit, Plans $1 Billion Share Buyback  WSJ

HONG KONG/LONDON, Aug 4 : HSBC Holdings reported a better-than-expected first-half profit and raised its net interest income target, driven by revenue growth in lending and wealth management fee earnings on robust money flows.Europe's largest bank posted a pretax profit of $19.5 billion for the first six months of this

HSBC has rounded off a bumper reporting season for the UK’s high street banks.

The TUC says there is a "mountain of evidence" for new PM Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey to announce a windfall tax on banks' booming profits in the autumn Budget

Metro Bank secured its highest half-year profit on record in the first six months of 2026 as it bucked an industry-wide trend of branch closures and grew its small business offering. The FTSE 250 bank recorded a £60.7m pre-tax profit, up 41 per cent from the same period last year. This was driven by a…

HSBC resumes $1bn share buyback after profits jump  The Times

The half-year results followed several major transactions by HSBC as it sought to dispose of some of its businesses in Asia. © ReutersLORRETTA CHENAugust 4, 2026 15:12 JSTHONG KONG -- HSBC on Tuesday reported a 23% jump in pre-tax profit for the first half of 2026, mainly boosted by higher fee-related income at its wea

HSBC restarts buybacks after rates and wealth boost H1 profit  Reuters

Europe’s largest lender boosted by wealth management and insurance business in Hong Kong

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has commended Ghana National Gas Limited Company (Ghana Gas) for its strong operational and financial performance, describing the company as a key contributor to Ghana’s energy security and industrial growth.