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HSBC reported US$9.63 billion in third-quarter profit before tax and announced another buyback as Asia drove most nine-month net new money.
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HSBC Profit Rises 32% as Bank Adds US$1 Billion Buyback
HSBC reported US$9.63 billion in third-quarter profit before tax and announced another buyback as Asia drove most nine-month net new money.
