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HSBC issues £750m notes due 2035 at 6.061%

HSBC Holdings plc issued £750 million 6.061% senior unsecured notes due 2035 and plans to list them on the New York Stock Exchange.

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HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) reported the issuance of £750,000,000 of 6.061% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes due 2035 under its existing indenture, most recently amended by a 41st supplemental indenture dated September 11, 2026. Application will be made to list these Notes on the New York Stock Exchange.

HSBC, the parent company of HSBC, is headquartered in London and served customers from 56 countries and territories, with US$3,438 billion of assets as of June 30, 2026.

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Notes principal amount £750,000,000 Aggregate principal of 6.061% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes due 2035
Coupon rate 6.061% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes due 2035
Maturity year 2035 Senior Unsecured Notes due 2035
Total assets US$3,438 billion HSBC assets as of June 30, 2026
Countries and territories served 56 HSBC global footprint described in the note to editors
Supplemental indenture number 41st supplemental indenture Most recent amendment dated September 11, 2026
Senior Unsecured Notes financial
"6.061% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes due 2035"
Senior unsecured notes are a type of loan a company borrows from investors, promising to pay back with interest. They are called "unsecured" because they aren’t backed by specific assets like buildings or equipment, but "senior" because they are paid back before other debts if the company gets into trouble. Investors see them as a relatively safer way for companies to raise money.
Fixed Rate/Floating Rate financial
"£750,000,000 6.061% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes"
Fixed rate/floating rate describes whether the interest paid on a loan, bond, or deposit stays the same over time or changes with market rates. A fixed rate gives predictable income like a locked rent, while a floating rate moves with benchmark interest so payments rise or fall with market shifts; investors care because this affects cash‑flow certainty, sensitivity to rate changes, and overall investment risk and value.
indenture regulatory
"pursuant to an indenture dated 26 August 2009"
An indenture is a legal agreement between a company that borrows money by issuing bonds and the people who buy those bonds. It explains the rules the company must follow, like paying back the money and keeping certain financial promises. This document helps both sides understand their rights and responsibilities.
shelf registration statement regulatory
"pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form F-3"
A shelf registration statement is a document a company files with regulators that allows it to sell shares or bonds quickly when it’s a good time to raise money. It’s like having a pre-approved plan ready so the company can act fast without going through lengthy paperwork each time they want to sell, making fundraising more flexible.
prospectus supplement regulatory
"solely by means of a prospectus supplement and an accompanying prospectus"
A prospectus supplement is an additional document provided alongside a company's main offering details, offering updated or extra information about a specific financial product being sold. It helps investors understand the latest terms, risks, and details of the investment, similar to how an update or revision clarifies or expands on original instructions, ensuring they have current and complete information before making a decision.
Foreign Private Issuer regulatory
"Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16"
A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.

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What kind of securities did HSBC (HSBC) issue in September 2026?

HSBC issued £750,000,000 of 6.061% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes due 2035, pursuant to an existing indenture as amended by a 41st supplemental indenture dated September 11, 2026.

What is the interest rate and maturity of HSBC's new notes?

The Notes carry a 6.061% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate coupon and are due 2035. The filing does not further break down the fixed and floating components beyond this combined rate description.

What is the size of HSBC's September 2026 note issuance?

HSBC issued Notes with an aggregate principal amount of £750,000,000. These are described as Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes due 2035.

On which exchange will HSBC’s new notes be listed?

Application will be made to list the Notes on the New York Stock Exchange. The filing states that listing will be sought but does not describe the listing as already effective.

Under which registration framework were HSBC's new notes offered?

The offering was made under an effective shelf registration statement on Form F-3, using a prospectus supplement and an accompanying prospectus that were filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

How large is HSBC Holdings plc based on the latest asset figure in this 6-K?

HSBC reports US$3,438 billion of assets as of June 30, 2026, describing itself as one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organizations, serving customers in 56 countries and territories.

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FORM 6-K
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
 
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
 
Pursuant to Rule 13a - 16 or 15d - 16 of
 
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
 
 
For the month of September
 
HSBC Holdings plc
 
8 Canada Square, London E14 5HQ, England
 
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F).
 
Form 20-F X Form 40-F  
 
  
 
 
11 September 2026
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC
ISSUANCE OF SENIOR UNSECURED NOTES
 
HSBC Holdings plc has today issued £750,000,000 6.061% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes due 2035 (the ‘Notes’) pursuant to an indenture dated 26 August 2009 (as amended and supplemented from time to time and as most recently amended and supplemented by a 41st supplemental indenture dated 11 September 2026).
 
Application will be made to list the Notes on the New York Stock Exchange.
 

Investor enquiries to:
 
Greg Case      +44 (0) 20 7992 3825     investorrelations@hsbc.com
 
Media enquiries to:
 
Press Office     +44 (0) 20 7991 8096      pressoffice@hsbc.com
 
Disclaimers
 
The offering was made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form F-3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ‘SEC’). The offering was made solely by means of a prospectus supplement and an accompanying prospectus, which have been filed with the SEC. You may obtain these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov or by writing or telephoning us at either of the following addresses:
 
Group Company Secretary                 HSBC Holdings plc
HSBC Holdings plc                            c/o HSBC Bank USA, National Association
8 Canada Square                                 66 Hudson Boulevard East, 545W9
London E14 5HQ                                New York, NY 10001
United Kingdom                                  Attn: Company Secretary
Tel: +44 20 7991 8888                         Tel: +1 212 525 5000
 
The distribution of this announcement in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law. Persons into whose possession this announcement comes are required to inform themselves about and to observe any such restrictions.
 
This announcement does not constitute an offer or an invitation to subscribe or purchase any of the Notes. No action has been taken in any jurisdiction to permit a public offering of the Notes where such action is required other than in the US. The offer and sale of the Notes may be restricted by law in certain jurisdictions.
 
For and on behalf of
HSBC Holdings plc
Angela McEntee
Group Company Secretary
 
Note to editors:
 
HSBC Holdings plc
HSBC Holdings plc, the parent company of HSBC, is headquartered in London. HSBC serves customers worldwide from offices in 56 countries and territories. With assets of US$3,438bn at 30 June 2026, HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organisations.
 
ends/all
 
  
SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 

HSBC Holdings plc
 
 
 
By:
 
Name: Angela McEntee
 
Title: Group Company Secretary
 
 
 
Date: 11 September 2026

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