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London-based company to sell local loan portfolio to Blackstone, but will continue private and institutional banking servicesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe London-headquartered HSBC is closing all Australian branches over the next 18 months after selling its local mortgage and personal loan portfolio to global asset giant…
Published July 31, 2026 · Category: News
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London-based company to sell local loan portfolio to Blackstone, but will continue private and institutional banking services
The London-headquartered HSBC is closing all Australian branches over the next 18 months after selling its local mortgage and personal loan portfolio to global asset giant Blackstone.
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The transaction will end HSBC’s decades-long retail presence in Australia, although it will continue to operate private and institutional banking services, the company said on Friday.
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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.
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London-based company to sell local loan portfolio to Blackstone, but will continue private and institutional banking servicesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe London-headquartered HSBC is closing all Australian branches over the next 18 months after selling its local mortgage and personal loan portfolio to global asset giant Blackstone.The transaction will end HSBC’s decades-long retail presence in Australia, alth
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