HSBC (NYSE: HSBC) issues new renminbi bonds on London Stock Exchange

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) issued two tranches of senior unsecured renminbi notes under its Debt Issuance Programme and had them admitted to trading in London. The issue comprises CNY2,500,000,000 1.950% Fixed Rate Notes due 2030 and CNY1,500,000,000 2.300% Fixed Rate Notes due 2034.

The notes have been listed on the Official List of the UK Financial Conduct Authority and admitted to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange on 28 August 2026, following a drawdown prospectus dated 24 August 2026. HSBC reports total assets of US$3,438bn at 30 June 2026.

Filing Explained

HSBC’s notes are issued and London-traded, but remain unregistered in the United States and subject to exemption-based sales.

As a Form 6-K, this report furnishes material interim information, and HSBC reports that it issued two senior unsecured renminbi note tranches on 28 August 2026: CNY2,500,000,000 at 1.950% due 2030 and CNY1,500,000,000 at 2.300% due 2034. The structural change is an issuance of senior unsecured obligations for HSBC, not an equity issuance.

The Notes were also listed on the FCA Official List and admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange Main Market on 28 August 2026. That admission is a trading status; it does not change the disclosure that the securities were issued.

Because the disclosed securities are notes rather than shares, this filing does not create the share-count increase or percentage-ownership reduction described by the supplied dilution definition. The Notes have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act, so U.S. offers or sales must rely on an applicable exemption or a transaction outside registration requirements.

Key Figures

Principal amount 2030 Notes: CNY2,500,000,000 Coupon rate 2030 Notes: 1.950% Principal amount 2034 Notes: CNY1,500,000,000 +4 more

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Principal amount 2030 Notes CNY2,500,000,000 1.950% Fixed Rate Notes due 2030 issued under the Debt Issuance Programme

Coupon rate 2030 Notes 1.950% Fixed coupon on CNY2,500,000,000 Notes due 2030

Principal amount 2034 Notes CNY1,500,000,000 2.300% Fixed Rate Notes due 2034 issued under the Debt Issuance Programme

Coupon rate 2034 Notes 2.300% Fixed coupon on CNY1,500,000,000 Notes due 2034

Total assets US$3,438bn HSBC assets at 30 June 2026

Countries and territories served 56 HSBC offices worldwide

Date of admission to trading 28 August 2026 Admission of the Notes to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange

Key Terms

Debt Issuance Programme, Drawdown Prospectus, Official List of the FCA, Regulated Market, +1 more

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Debt Issuance Programme financial

"the Notes under its <b>Debt Issuance Programme</b> (the 'Programme')"

Drawdown Prospectus regulatory

"The <b>drawdown prospectus</b> relating to the Notes dated 24 August 2026"

Official List of the FCA regulatory

"the Notes have been listed on the <b>Official List of the FCA</b>"

Regulated Market regulatory

"Admission to Trading on a <b>Regulated Market</b> sourcebook"

A regulated market is an organized trading venue overseen by government or independent authorities that enforces rules on who can list, what information must be published, and how trades are executed. Think of it like a store that must pass safety inspections and display clear labels: the oversight promotes honesty, regular reporting, and fair access, which helps investors compare options, find buyers and sellers, and reduces the risk of fraud or hidden problems.

Regulation S regulatory

"persons, as defined in <b>Regulation S</b> under the Securities Act"

Regulation S is a set of rules that allows companies to sell securities (like shares or bonds) to investors outside the United States without having to follow all U.S. securities laws. It matters because it makes it easier for companies to raise money from international investors while still complying with U.S. regulations.

FAQ

What new notes has HSBC (HSBC) issued according to this 6-K?

HSBC issued CNY2,500,000,000 1.950% Fixed Rate Notes due 2030 and CNY1,500,000,000 2.300% Fixed Rate Notes due 2034 as senior unsecured notes under its Debt Issuance Programme.

What are the coupon rates and maturities of HSBC (HSBC)'s new notes?

The new HSBC notes carry coupons of 1.950% for the 2030 maturity on CNY2.5bn and 2.300% for the 2034 maturity on CNY1.5bn.

On which market are HSBC (HSBC)'s new notes admitted to trading?

The notes are admitted to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange plc and listed on the Official List of the UK Financial Conduct Authority.

When were HSBC (HSBC)'s new notes admitted to trading?

The notes were admitted to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange on 28 August 2026.

What is the size of HSBC (HSBC)'s balance sheet mentioned in the filing?

HSBC reports US$3,438bn of assets as of 30 June 2026, describing it as one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organisations.

Where can investors find the prospectus for HSBC (HSBC)'s new notes?

The drawdown prospectus dated 24 August 2026 and the base prospectus dated 30 March 2026, with supplements dated 5 May 2026 and 4 August 2026, are available at www.hsbc.com under “Investors” and “Fixed income investors”.

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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 August

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  

28 August 2026

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC

ISSUANCE OF SENIOR UNSECURED NOTES

AND ADMISSION TO TRADING

On 28 August 2026, HSBC Holdings plc issued CNY2,500,000,000 1.950% Fixed Rate Notes due 2030 (ISIN: HK0001325320, CMU Instrument Number: HSBCFN26113) and CNY1,500,000,000 2.300% Fixed Rate Notes due 2034 (ISIN: HK0001325338, CMU Instrument Number: HSBCFN26114) (together, the 'Notes') under its Debt Issuance Programme (the 'Programme').

In accordance with PRM 1.5.2R and PRM 1.5.3R of the Financial Conduct Authority's ('FCA') Handbook Prospectus Rules: Admission to Trading on a Regulated Market sourcebook, HSBC Holdings plc notifies the market that the Notes have been listed on the Official List of the FCA and admitted to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange plc as follows:

Issuer name:	HSBC Holdings plc
Issuer LEI:	MLU0ZO3ML4LN2LL2TL39
Regulated market on which the securities have been admitted to trading:	Main Market of the London Stock Exchange plc
Name, type and ISIN of the securities and number of securities admitted to trading:	CNY2,500,000,000 1.950% Fixed Rate Notes due 2030 (ISIN: HK0001325320,CMU Instrument Number: HSBCFN26113) CNY1,500,000,000 2.300% Fixed Rate Notes due 2034 (ISIN: HK0001325338,CMU Instrument Number: HSBCFN26114)
Date of admission to trading:	28 August 2026
Date of prospectus relating to the securities:	The drawdown prospectus relating to the Notes dated 24 August 2026 (the 'Drawdown Prospectus') is available for viewing at www.hsbc.com (follow links to 'Investors', 'Fixed income investors' and 'Final terms and supplements'). The base prospectus relating to the Programme dated 30 March 2026, as supplemented by the supplements thereto dated 5 May 2026 and 4 August 2026, which are incorporated by reference into the Drawdown Prospectus, are available for viewing at www.hsbc.com (follow links to 'Investors', 'Fixed income investors' and 'Issuance Programmes').

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

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.

DISCLAIMER - INTENDED ADDRESSEES

The Notes have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the 'Securities Act'), or any state securities laws and, unless so registered, may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or the benefit of, US persons, as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act, except pursuant to an exemption from or in a transaction not subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act and in compliance with any applicable state securities laws.

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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: 28 August 2026