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G+D: Navigating the Future of Fintech Agility and Innovation

At Money20/20 Europe 2026, Philippe Serres Chief Sales Officer at Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) outlines how they […]

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HSBC Brings Tradecash to the UAE, Enabling Faster Access to Working Capital

HSBC has launched HSBC TradeCash in the UAE, becoming the first market for HSBC in the region where the solution is available

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EXCLUSIVE: "Tokens of Esteem" - Lewis Lei Sun, HSBC in 'The Fintech Magazine'

How do banks maintain their reputation for reliability and trust in the fast-moving world of […]

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HSBC and Google Cloud Announce Transformative AI Banking Partnership

HSBC and Google Cloud today announced a multi-year partnership to build and deploy AI capabilities across HSBC's operations globally

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The Fintech Magazine Issue #38

In this issue of The Fintech Magazine, we reflect on when Money 20/20 Europe first […]

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HSBC Welcomes HKMA’s Grant of a Hong Kong Stablecoin Issuer Licence

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc, welcomes the grant of a stablecoin issuer licence by the HKMA

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HSBC Announces Successful Tokenised Deposit Pilot on the Canton Network, Demonstrating Interoperability

HSBC, through its GPS business, has successfully completed a pilot simulating the issuance, transfer and atomic settlement of its TDS on the Canton Network

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HSBC Announces David Rice as its First Chief AI Officer

HSBC Holdings plc today announced David Rice will be appointed as HSBC’s first Chief AI Officer, effective 1 April.

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WHY THIS MATTERS: This announcement signals a pivotal moment for global wholesale finance, validating the utility of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) beyond proof-of-concept stages. The decision by HM Treasury to select HSBC Orion for its Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT) pilot is not just a technology procurement—it is a landmark regulatory embrace of asset tokenisation at the sovereign level. For the industry, this is crucial because the primary bottleneck in debt capital markets remains settlement speed and operational friction. By moving sovereign bonds onto a blockchain, the UK is directly addressing these structural inefficiencies, aiming to drastically accelerate transaction settlement times and enhance market liquidity. This pilot elevates the UK's position as a global financial hub and pressures other G7 nations to follow suit, turning the technological future of capital markets into a present-day reality. HSBC welcomed HM Treasury’s decision to choose HSBC Orion as the platform provider for the Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT) pilot issuance. This places the UK in pole position among the G7 nations to issue the first-ever tokenised sovereign bonds on a blockchain. Lucy Rigby KC MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, said: “We want to attract investment and make the UK the best place to do business, which is why we are launching DIGIT to understand how the UK can capitalise on this technology, deliver efficiencies and reduce costs for firms. “This is exactly the kind of financial innovation we need to keep the UK at the forefront of global capital markets and I’m looking forward to working with HSBC and other parties to deliver DIGIT.” Patrick George, Global Head of Markets & Securities Services, HSBC, said: “The UK is a home market for us and the sixth largest economy in the world. HSBC is delighted to be supporting the continued development of the gilt market, market innovation, and the growth of the broader UK economy. “After a competitive selection process, we are very pleased that HM Treasury has chosen our market-leading digital assets platform, HSBC Orion, which already has a proven track record of delivering successful and liquid market outcomes in other jurisdictions.” Issuing digital gilts and digital corporate bonds on a blockchain has the potential to improve the debt capital markets structure in the UK, by significantly accelerating transaction settlement times with a more efficient means to issue and trade bonds. This can help drive liquidity in both the primary and secondary markets. HSBC Orion has to-date enabled the issuance of over US$3.5billion in digitally native bonds globally across sovereign, supranational, central bank, financial institutional and corporate sectors, and has been used in first-of-their-kind transactions, including: The European Investment Bank’s (EIB) first digital sterling bond (2023). The world’s first digital multi-currency digital green bond, which was issued by the Hong Kong Government (2024). The first digital bond issued in Hong Kong under English law and by a private sector issuer – The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (2024). The launch of the EIB’s first bond under the Eurosystem’s exploratory work on new technologies for wholesale CBDC settlement (2024). The first digital treasury certificates issued by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (2025). The first Middle East and North Africa digital bond, issued by First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (2025). Qatar’s first digital bond issued by QNB Group (2025). The world’s largest digital bond to-date, the multi-currency US$1.3bn-equivalent green bond issued by the Hong Kong Government (2025). FF NEWS TAKE: Absolutely, this move significantly shifts the landscape for institutional digital assets. While the pilot is limited in scope, the collaboration between a major global bank and a G7 treasury on tokenised bonds provides undeniable momentum. We are witnessing the serious integration of blockchain into foundational financial infrastructure, which promises substantial efficiencies for issuers and investors alike. The next critical stage will be monitoring the regulatory frameworks put in place—specifically, how the UK ensures interoperability and governance as this technology scales across both primary and secondary markets. Success here will pave the way for wider adoption of digital corporate bonds.

HSBC Orion Awarded DIGIT Platform Mandate

HM Treasury has chosen the HSBC Orion as the platform provider for the Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT) pilot issuance

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HSBC partners with Mistral AI to deploy next-generation generative AI solutions, with Group CEO Georges Elhedery and Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch leading the collaboration to enhance productivity, customer service, and enterprise AI capabilities across the bank.

HSBC and Mistral AI Join Forces to Accelerate AI Adoption Across Global Bank

HSBC and Mistral AI have partnered to enhance and accelerate the use of generative AI across the bank

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Carl Watchorn, Head of Customer Propositions at HSBC UK, discusses new research revealing millennials’ anxiety over credit scores and the widespread lack of awareness among UK adults about managing and improving financial health.

HSBC Reveals 1 in 4 Britons Don’t Understand How Credit Scores Are Calculated

HSBC UK reveals a national blind spot around credit scores – and millennials are the most anxious group

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HSBC partners with Juspay to launch a unified global acquiring platform, combining the bank’s international network with Juspay’s payments infrastructure to serve digital-first global merchants.

Juspay Partners With HSBC to Build a Full-Stack, Future-Ready Acquiring Solution

HSBC and Juspay have announced a strategic partnership to launch a first-of-its-kind acquiring platform for digital-first, global merchants

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HSBC expands its Digital Merchant Services (DMS) to India and Singapore, enabling merchants to accept multiple digital payment methods through one unified platform.

HSBC Digital Merchant Services Launches in India and Singapore

HSBC today announced the launch of its Digital Merchant Services (DMS) in India and Singapore, extending its innovative payments platform

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HSBC and IBM demonstrate the first empirical evidence of quantum computing’s value in real-world bond trading, with Philip Intallura and Jay Gambetta highlighting a 34% improvement in predicting trade fills compared to classical methods.

HSBC Demonstrates World’s First-Known Quantum-Enabled Algorithmic Trading With IBM

HSBC announced the world’s first-known evidence of the potential value of current quantum computers algorithmic bond trading with IBM

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Elliptic secures strategic investment from HSBC, with CEO Simone Maini and HSBC’s Richard May highlighting the partnership that cements Elliptic as the only blockchain analytics provider backed by four global systemically important banks.

Elliptic Secures Strategic Investment From HSBC to Accelerate Global Growth, First Blockchain Analytics Firm Backed by Four GSIBS

Elliptic has secured strategic investment from HSBC, becoming the only blockchain analytics provider to receive investment from four G-SIBs

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HSBC expands its Tokenised Deposit Service to support cross-border transactions, with Manish Kohli and Kelvin Li highlighting blockchain-powered real-time settlement for Ant International.

HSBC Launches New Cross-Border Tokenised Deposit Service

HSBC has expanded its Tokenised Deposit Service (TDS), to securely move currencies in real-time with instant 24/7 settlement, to support cross-border transactions

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Oxford Risk: Placing the Human at the Center of Wealth and Asset Management Transformation

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