Hong Kong, 1 June 2026 – HSBC Holdings is intensifying efforts to rebuild momentum in Hong Kong’s investment banking market, as chief executive Georges Elhedery personally courts key clients and the lender adds more bankers to regain ground after a difficult period of internal restructuring and missed mandates.
The renewed push reflects a sharper Asia-focused strategy under Elhedery, who took charge in 2024 and has been reshaping HSBC around a leaner, more performance-driven operating model. While the bank remains one of Asia’s most powerful financial institutions, its investment banking franchise has faced pressure after a major global restructuring triggered senior departures and disrupted client coverage in some of its most important markets.
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