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HSBC to sell 195 retail banking branches in US

Newsvine - business  Mon, 08/01/2011 - 01:04

British banking company HSBC said Monday it will sell just under half its retail banking branches in the United States to First Niagara Bank for around $1 billion.


 

HSBC to cut 30,000 jobs in global overhaul

Newsvine - business  Mon, 08/01/2011 - 01:04

British banking company HSBC said Monday it will cut 30,000 jobs worldwide by 2013 and sell almost half its bank branches in the U.S., part of a new strategy to cut back on retail operations in some parts of the world and focus instead on fast-growing emerging markets.


 

KeyCorp posts wider 3Q loss

Newsvine - business  Wed, 10/21/2009 - 05:32

Banking company KeyCorp says its loss widened considerably in the third quarter as it set aside more money for possible loan losses as borrowers are having a tough time repaying debts amid the recession.


 

State Street to raise funds to repay TARP

Newsvine - business  Mon, 05/18/2009 - 05:40

The banking company State Street says it plans to raise new funds through common stock and senior note offerings as part of an effort to repay a government loan.