HSBC (NYSE: HSBC) opens Asia investor seminar highlighting US$3,306bn assets

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HSBC Holdings plc is holding a two-day Asia Seminar in Hong Kong for investors and analysts, featuring presentations, Q&A and product demonstrations focused on its businesses in Asia. Senior leaders, including the Group CEO and Group CFO, will discuss HSBC's overall Asia operations, its Hong Kong activities and its Corporate and Institutional Banking franchise in the region.

HSBC notes it serves customers from offices in 56 countries and territories and reported assets of US$3,306bn as of 31 March 2026, underscoring its position as one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organisations. The announcement also highlights the use of alternative performance measures and includes standard cautionary language on forward-looking statements.

Key Figures

Total assets: US$3,306bn Countries and territories served: 56 Seminar duration: Two days +1 more

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Total assets US$3,306bn As of 31 March 2026

Countries and territories served 56 Global offices footprint

Seminar duration Two days Asia investor and analyst seminar in Hong Kong

Seminar start time for materials Around 8:00am HKT Online posting of seminar presentations

Key Terms

forward-looking statements, Alternative Performance Measures, non-GAAP financial measures, constant currency, +1 more

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forward-looking statements regulatory

"This announcement and the materials referred to herein contain historical statements and may contain... forward-looking statements."

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

Alternative Performance Measures financial

"This announcement and the materials referred to herein contain non-IFRS measures... that constitute Alternative Performance Measures."

Alternative performance measures are financial figures companies present alongside official accounting numbers that strip out certain costs or gains to highlight how management views underlying business trends. Think of it like a cook showing a recipe’s calories without the sauce to emphasize the main ingredients; investors use these adjusted numbers to compare performance and spot trends, but they can vary by company and require careful scrutiny to avoid misleading comparisons.

non-GAAP financial measures financial

"non-IFRS measures used by management internally that constitute alternative performance measures... and non-GAAP financial measures defined in and presented in accordance with SEC rules and regulations"

Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.

constant currency financial

"The primary Alternative Performance Measures we use are presented on a "constant currency" basis which is computed by adjusting comparative period reported results"

Constant currency is a way of measuring financial results that removes the effects of changes in currency exchange rates. It allows for a clearer comparison of a company's performance over time by showing what the numbers would look like if exchange rates had stayed the same. This helps investors understand whether growth comes from actual business improvements or just currency fluctuations.

foreign private issuer regulatory

"FORM 6-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a - 16 or 15d - 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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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 May

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  

20 May 2026

HSBC INVESTOR AND ANALYST ASIA SEMINAR

Today, HSBC Holdings plc ('HSBC') will begin its Asia Seminar for investors and analysts.  The seminar will be held over two days in Hong Kong, featuring presentations, Q&A and product demonstrations showcasing its business in Asia.

Today's session will include introductory remarks from Peter Wong (Chairman, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited), Georges Elhedery (Group CEO) and Pam Kaur (Group CFO), followed by presentations and Q&A on HSBC's overall Asia business, its business in Hong Kong (HSBC and Hang Seng Bank), and its Corporate and Institutional Banking ('CIB') business in Asia.

The presentations from today's seminar will be made available during the course of the day, starting at around 8:00am HKT, at: www.hsbc.com/investors/investor-events-and-presentations

Investor enquiries to:

Alastair Ryan, Global Head of Investor Relations, +44 (0)7468 703 010

Yafei Tian, Head of Investor Relations, Asia-Pacific, +852 2899 8909

Media enquiries to:

pressoffice@hsbc.com +44 (0) 20 7991 8096

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$3,306bn at 31 March 2026, HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This announcement and the materials referred to herein contain historical statements and may contain, projections, estimates, forecasts, ambitions, targets, commitments, opinions, prospects and forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of terms such as 'may,' 'intends,' 'plan,' 'will,' 'should,' 'expect, ' 'project,' 'estimate,' 'seek,' 'target,' 'potential,' 'reasonably possible' or 'anticipates' or the negative thereof or similar expressions, or by discussions of strategy. The Group has based the forward-looking statements on expectations and projections about future events. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about the Group, as described under 'Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements' contained in the HSBC Holdings plc Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2025, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC') on 26 February 2026 (the '2025 Form 20-F') and 1Q Earnings Release, furnished to the SEC on Form 6-K on 5 May 2026 (the "1Q 2026 Earnings Release"). The Group undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this announcement and the materials referred to herein might not occur. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates. Additional information, including information on factors which may affect the Group's business, is contained in the 2025 Form 20-F and the 1Q 2026 Earnings Release.

Alternative Performance Measures

This announcement and the materials referred to herein contain non-IFRS measures used by management internally that constitute alternative performance measures under European Securities and Markets Authority guidance and non-GAAP financial measures defined in and presented in accordance with SEC rules and regulations ("Alternative Performance Measures"). The primary Alternative Performance Measures we use are presented on a "constant currency" basis which is computed by adjusting comparative period reported results for the effects of foreign currency translation differences, which distort period-on-period comparisons. Reconciliations between Alternative Performance Measures and the most directly comparable measures under IFRS are provided in our 2025 Form 20-F and the 1Q 2026 Earnings Release, which is available at www.hsbc.com.

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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: 20 May 2026

FAQ

What is HSBC (HSBC) announcing in this Form 6-K filing?

HSBC is announcing a two-day Asia Seminar for investors and analysts in Hong Kong. The event features presentations, Q&A and product demonstrations focused on its Asia businesses, including Hong Kong operations and Corporate and Institutional Banking in the region.

Who will present at HSBC's Asia investor and analyst seminar?

Introductory remarks will come from Peter Wong, Georges Elhedery and Pam Kaur. They will be followed by presentations and Q&A on HSBC’s overall Asia business, Hong Kong operations and Corporate and Institutional Banking activities across the region.

Where can investors access HSBC's Asia seminar presentations?

Presentations from the Asia Seminar will be made available online during the day. Investors can access them via HSBC’s investor events and presentations section at www.hsbc.com/investors/investor-events-and-presentations as materials are posted around 8:00am HKT.

How large is HSBC according to this 6-K filing?

HSBC reports assets of US$3,306bn as of 31 March 2026. It also notes that it serves customers from offices in 56 countries and territories, positioning it among the world’s largest banking and financial services organisations by size and geographic reach.

Does HSBC use alternative performance measures in its disclosures?

Yes. The announcement states HSBC uses non-IFRS and non-GAAP alternative performance measures, mainly on a constant currency basis. It refers investors to reconciliations in the 2025 Form 20-F and the 1Q 2026 Earnings Release available on www.hsbc.com.

What caution does HSBC give about forward-looking statements?

HSBC explains that forward-looking statements in this announcement involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. It directs investors to the 2025 Form 20-F and 1Q 2026 Earnings Release for risk factors, and stresses that such statements speak only as of their dates.