HSBC Issues £101 Billion in Senior Unsecured Bonds
Ticker: HBCYF · Form: 6-K · Filed: Sep 11, 2025 · CIK: 1089113
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Hsbc Holdings PLC (HBCYF) |
| Form Type | 6-K |
| Filed Date | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 2 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $3,214b |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: debt-issuance, bonds, capital-raise
TL;DR
HSBC just dropped £101B in new bonds across three maturities - check the rates!
AI Summary
On September 11, 2025, HSBC Holdings plc announced the issuance of three series of senior unsecured callable bonds. These include £65.3 billion in bonds due September 2029, £28.1 billion due September 2031, and £7.6 billion due September 2036. The bonds carry interest rates of 1.639%, 1.929%, and 2.529% respectively.
Why It Matters
This issuance represents a significant capital raise for HSBC, impacting its debt structure and potentially its liquidity position. The terms of the bonds will affect future interest expenses.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is a routine debt issuance announcement by a large financial institution, not indicating any immediate operational or financial distress.
Key Numbers
- £101B — Total Bond Issuance (Aggregate principal amount of the three series of senior unsecured bonds issued by HSBC.)
- 1.639% — Interest Rate (Coupon rate for the bonds maturing in September 2029.)
- 1.929% — Interest Rate (Coupon rate for the bonds maturing in September 2031.)
- 2.529% — Interest Rate (Coupon rate for the bonds maturing in September 2036.)
Key Players & Entities
- HSBC Holdings plc (company) — Issuer of the bonds
- £65,300,000,000 (dollar_amount) — Principal amount of the first series of bonds
- £28,100,000,000 (dollar_amount) — Principal amount of the second series of bonds
- £7,600,000,000 (dollar_amount) — Principal amount of the third series of bonds
- September 2029 (date) — Maturity date for the first series of bonds
- September 2031 (date) — Maturity date for the second series of bonds
- September 2036 (date) — Maturity date for the third series of bonds
FAQ
What is the total principal amount of the bonds issued by HSBC Holdings plc?
HSBC Holdings plc issued a total of £101 billion in senior unsecured callable bonds across three series.
What are the maturity dates for the newly issued bonds?
The bonds mature in September 2029, September 2031, and September 2036.
What are the interest rates for each series of bonds?
The bonds maturing in September 2029 have a 1.639% interest rate, those maturing in September 2031 have a 1.929% interest rate, and those maturing in September 2036 have a 2.529% interest rate.
What type of bonds did HSBC Holdings plc issue?
HSBC Holdings plc issued Senior Unsecured Callable Bonds.
Where have the bonds been listed?
Application has been made to list the Bonds on the Official List of the UK Listing Authority and to admit them to trading on the London Stock Exchange's Regulated Market.
Filing Stats: 452 words · 2 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 15.3 · Accepted 2025-09-11 08:35:37
Key Financial Figures
- $3,214b — tries and territories. With assets of US$3,214bn 30 June 2025, HSBC is one of the world
Filing Documents
- a9695y.htm (6-K) — 16KB
- 0001654954-25-010639.txt ( ) — 17KB
From the Filing
OF SENIOR UNSECURED BONDS a9695y FORM 6-K   SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION   Washington, D.C. 20549       Report of Foreign Private Issuer   Pursuant to Rule 13a - 16 or 15d - 16 of   the Securities Exchange Act of 1934       For the month of September   HSBC Holdings plc   42nd Floor, 8 Canada Square, London E14 5HQ, England   (Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F).   Form 20-F X            Form 40-F         11 September 2025     HSBC HOLDINGS PLC ISSUANCE OF SENIOR UNSECURED BONDS   On 11 September 2025, HSBC Holdings plc issued ¥65,300,000,000 1.639% Senior Unsecured Callable Bonds - Tenth Series (2025) due September 2029, ¥28,100,000,000  1.929% Senior Unsecured Callable Bonds - Eleventh Series (2025) due September 2031 and ¥7,600,000,000 2.529% Senior Unsecured Callable Bonds - Twelfth Series (2025) due September 2036 (together, the 'Bonds').   Application has been made to list the Bonds on the Official List of the Irish Stock Exchange plc trading as Euronext Dublin (' Euronext Dublin ') and to trade the Bonds on the Global Exchange Market of Euronext Dublin.     Investor enquiries to:   Greg Case                    +44 (0) 20 7992 3825                   investorrelations@hsbc.com   Media enquiries to:   Press Office                 +44 (0) 20 7991 8096                   pressoffice@hsbc.com     Note to editors:   HSBC Holdings plc HSBC Holdings plc, the parent company of HSBC, is headquartered in London. HSBC serves customers worldwide from offices in 57 countries and territories. With assets of US$3,214bn 30 June 2025, HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations.   DISCLAIMER - INTENDED ADDRESSEES   The Bonds have not been and will not be registered under the United (the ' Securities Act '), or any state securities laws and, unless so registered, may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or the benefit of, US persons, as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act, except pursuant to an exemption from or in a transaction not in compliance with any applicable state securities laws.   ends/all       SIGNATURE   Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.       HSBC Holdings plc       By:   Name: Aileen Taylor   Title: Group Company Secretary and Chief Governance Officer       Date: 11 September 2025