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Digitalising structured finance operations
20 July 2022
Last month saw the 2022 Global ABS conference come to a close, one of the largest in its 26-year history. HSBC, as a Partner Sponsor of the conference, recaps on some of the trends observed around the digitalisation of operations.
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ESG – the ascent continues
17 February 2022
The global ESG movement is thriving and the market’s growth is expected to accelerate exponentially. The adoption of ESG among issuers – which until recently was seen by many in financial services as a tangential issue– is being fuelled by investor appetite, new regulations, risk management and the COVID-19 crisis. HSBC Issuer Services looks at how ESG and sustainability are changing market dynamics.
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Equity market activity fuels escrow demand in Asia-Pacific
11 August 2021
Despite all of the volatility and uncertainty unleashed by COVID-19, equity capital markets across Asia-Pacific are thriving, with many markets reforming their IPO regimes to attract more international listings. HSBC takes a look at some of the main dynamics now shaping the region’s markets and outlines how trustee and agency services can play a part in this context. Date of interview: June 2021
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Part 2 - LIBOR transition in the Bond market
12 July 2021
HSBC Issuer Services, in collaboration with Allen & Overy, outlines how the transition will transform the bond market and the role of the agent in supporting issuers and investors.
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Repacks revival: an alternative yield opportunity for investors
5 July 2021
HSBC experts discuss the drivers behind the revival of the repacks market and outline the importance of efficient trust and agency solutions to service this booming market.
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Agency services and Equity-linked markets: game changers amid the pandemic
24 June 2021
Access to liquidity has been a recurrent market theme over the last twelve months, with clients exploring ways to unlock capital through innovative equity financing structures, supported by efficient agency services.
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HSBC awarded three top Corporate Trust accolades
18 June 2021
HSBC was granted three prestigious recognitions for its Corporate Trust offering by Asia-focused publication The Asset as part of its Triple A Asset Servicing Providers 2021 awards.
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Part 1: LIBOR transition in the Loan market
14 June 2021
HSBC, in collaboration with Linklaters, outlines the pivotal role of the agent in supporting borrowers and lenders.
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Digitalisation in Debt Capital Markets
17 May 2021
HSBC provided a comprehensive multi-solution to London Stock Exchange Group’s (LSEG) multi-issuer MTN programme. The use of LSEG’s new digital issuance platform, Flow, for the first time marked an important milestone in capital markets automation and digitalisation.
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Escrow solutions: Supporting the booming European M&A market
13 May 2021
After grinding to a spectacular halt in the first quarter of 2020, M&A activity quickly bounced back despite the wider economic contraction. How can escrow solutions support the market?
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Out of the wilderness: Securitisations navigate the volatility
30 April 2021
The last twelve months have been an unprecedented tumultuous period for the securitisation market, but the industry is starting to show signs of recovery, something which is testament to the sector’s resilience and vibrancy.
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Unleashing the power of Escrows in times of uncertainty
11 January 2021
A selection of 2020 case studies demonstrating HSBC’s ability to adapt to ever-changing and challenging market conditions using innovative escrow solutions.
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Empowering the digital energy and renewables revolution around the world
8 January 2021
HSBC Issuer Services takes a look back at some of the sustainability-related client projects they supported over 2020 across Asia-Pacific, the United States and Europe. Browse our collection of case studies.
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2021 Key trends to watch in Corporate Banking
9 December 2020
COVID-19 has caused an unparalleled global economic dislocation, which in all likelihood could take many years to recover from. HSBC takes a look at the trends which could shape 2021.
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Covid-19, M&A, IPOs and Escrows in Europe: 4 trends to watch
4 December 2020
COVID-19 has unleashed unprecedented levels of volatility and uncertainty across global equity markets. Find out how the recovery of the equity markets has also stimulated need for escrow solutions.
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Covid-19, E-commerce, Infrastructure and Escrows in India: 4 trends to watch
9 November 2020
India’s growth journey could benefit from the upward trajectory observed in the e-commerce, digital services and infrastructure sectors.
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HSBC named “Excellent ABS Account Bank” in China
28 October 2020
Since establishing its ABS account bank services in China in 2015, when the local ABS market began to soar, HSBC has enriched its offering to support the needs of clients acting on the China Interbank Bond Market.
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Supply chain challenges: Corporates source alternative ways of mitigating risks
19 October 2020
How have corporate clients in Asia adapted their supply chain models? HSBC Issuer Services partners with colleagues from the Commercial Banking arm to discuss some of the key trends observed.
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Covid-19, M&A, Insurance and Escrows in the U.S. : 4 trends to watch
5 August 2020
HSBC Issuer Services identifies some of the key trends underway in the Americas region and looks at how the escrow model is adapting to meet evolving client demands.
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The European Securitisation market in 2020: Navigating uncharted territories
16 July 2020
Following up on the report published in 2019, “The European Securitisation market... A year of challenges and opportunities”, HSBC Issuer Services shares the 2020 report highlighting the evolutions in the market in the first half of the year
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European securitisation: could the market rebound amidst COVID-19?
24 June 2020
Global financial markets have undergone a seismic correction over the last few months in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. HSBC share their insights into some of the major trends and dynamics currently impacting the securitisation ecosystem.
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Press release: HSBC launches new mobile-friendly investor reporting portal
22 June 2020
HSBC today launched a new investor reporting portal which will allow European debt issuers and investors to access data on their securities and portfolio holdings in real-time and over mobile devices. Read the press release. #issuerservices #capitalmarkets
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Covid-19, M&A, ESG and innovation in the Middle-East: 4 trends to watch
17 June 2020
HSBC Issuer Services identifies some of the key trends underway in the Middle East region and looks at how the escrow model is adapting to meet evolving client demands.
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COVID-19: How have clients’ requirements evolved?
25 May 2020
The needs and requirements of clients have been completely transformed by Covid-19. HSBC Issuer Services summarises the key trends they have observed.
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COVID-19: Technology, a critical enabler for client services
20 May 2020
In the new normal operating environment created by the COVID-19 pandemic, how is the bank’s Issuer Services unit leveraging its technology infrastructure to help preserve high levels of client service?
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COVID-19: Testing operational resiliency within an Issuer Services business
18 May 2020
How has HSBC Issuer Services – a business heavily reliant on the robustness of their operations infrastructure – adapt to the COVID-19 “new normal” to continue delivering a seamless service to clients?
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Infrastructure and Structured Finance insights. Part 3: Case studies
22 April 2020
HSBC Issuer Services is taking a look back at some of the innovative Infrastructure and Structured Finance projects where their global corporate trust expertise has been instrumental.
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Infrastructure and Structured Finance insights. Part 2: Europe and the United States
03 April 2020
Across Europe and the U.S., funding for digital and sustainable initiatives will be a priority area for project finance teams as organisations respond to technological disruption and climate change risk.
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Infrastructure and Structured Finance insights. Part 1: Asia-Pacific and Middle East
25 March 2020
As organisations increasingly adopt sustainability-related measures across APAC and MENAT, there is a growing requirement for infrastructure and structured finance markets to continue to quickly adapt to the fast-changing environment.
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Watch the video: Which market trends will shape 2020?
2 December 2019
HSBC Issuer Services and Corporate Banking discuss 2020 market trends, looking at technology, evolving client demand and more.
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2020 Key trends to watch in Corporate Banking
2 December 2019
Capital markets and corporate banking are undergoing seismic changes. Which trends will shape the market in 2020?
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#HSBCescrow… Did you know?
8 October 2019
Did you know an escrow is not a standard bank account? An escrow account typically differs from a bank account. Find out the key differences in this short video featuring Karen Lomax, Head of Business Development Europe, Issuer Services.
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The European Securitisation market... A year of challenges and opportunities
8 October 2019
HSBC Issuer Services' report highlights key evolutions in the European securitisation market which has seen tremendous change and challenges in 2019. Which key trends have marked the market?
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ILS: An asset class on the rise for issuers and asset managers?
2 October 2019
Insurance-linked securities (ILS), namely financial instruments that enable insurers and reinsurers to offload risk onto the capital markets, have enjoyed spectacular growth over the last decade.
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Did you know… An escrow can help mitigate risk in capital market transactions?
12 September 2019
Find out how escrows can help mitigate risk in complex business transactions in this short video featuring Karen Lomax, Head of Business Development Europe, Issuer Services.
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APAC deal-making trends: Rising M&A activity supported by Escrow agents
19 June 2019
A recent spur in regional M&A activity has translated into increased volumes in what has become a strategic tool offered by HSBC's Issuer Services arm: escrows.
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#HSBCescrow... Did you know?
7 June 2019
How can an escrow help your next transaction? Watch our 30 second video to find out more. #HSBCescrow.
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#HSBCescrow... Did you know?
3 May 2019
Watch Karen Lomax, Head of Business Development Europe for Issuer Services, explain how you can use an escrow as a strategic tool in your capital market transaction.
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Trustee and agency services: An industry bracing for change
18 February 2019
The trustee and agency services space is fast evolving, being reshaped by innovation in technology, new market trends and regulatory changes.
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