HSBC Issues EUR 1.25B in Senior Unsecured Notes
Ticker: HBCYF · Form: 6-K · Filed: Dec 1, 2025 · CIK: 1089113
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Hsbc Holdings PLC (HBCYF) |
| Form Type | 6-K |
| Filed Date | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 1 |
| Reading Time | 2 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $3,234b |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: debt-issuance, senior-notes, london-stock-exchange, financing
Related Tickers: HSBC
TL;DR
HSBC just dropped €1.25B in new debt, maturing 2033. LSE listing incoming.
AI Summary
On December 1, 2025, HSBC Holdings plc issued EUR 1,250,000,000 in Senior Unsecured Notes with a fixed-to-floating rate of 3.608%, maturing in 2033. These notes were issued under the company's Debt Issuance Programme. HSBC plans to list these notes on the Financial Conduct Authority's Official List and trade them on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market.
Why It Matters
This issuance provides HSBC with significant capital, impacting its financial structure and potentially its lending capacity. The listing on the London Stock Exchange enhances liquidity and investor access.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine debt issuance announcement by a large, established financial institution, with no immediate negative indicators.
Key Numbers
- EUR 1.25B — Senior Unsecured Notes Issued (Represents new debt financing for HSBC Holdings plc.)
- 3.608% — Fixed to Floating Rate (The interest rate applicable to the newly issued notes.)
- 2033 — Note Maturity Year (Indicates the year the principal amount of the notes is due.)
Key Players & Entities
- HSBC Holdings plc (company) — Issuer of the notes
- EUR 1,250,000,000 (dollar_amount) — Principal amount of the notes issued
- 3.608% (dollar_amount) — Interest rate of the notes
- 2033 (date) — Maturity year of the notes
- December 1, 2025 (date) — Date of issuance
- Financial Conduct Authority (company) — Regulator for listing
- London Stock Exchange plc (company) — Market for trading the notes
- Greg Case (person) — Investor enquiries contact
FAQ
What is the total principal amount of the Senior Unsecured Notes issued by HSBC Holdings plc?
HSBC Holdings plc issued EUR 1,250,000,000 in Senior Unsecured Notes.
What is the interest rate on the newly issued HSBC notes?
The notes carry a 3.608% Fixed to Floating Rate.
When do the Senior Unsecured Notes issued by HSBC Holdings plc mature?
The Notes are due in 2033.
On what date were the Senior Unsecured Notes issued?
The notes were issued on December 1, 2025.
Where will the newly issued HSBC notes be listed and traded?
Application will be made to list the Notes on the Official List of the Financial Conduct Authority and to trade them on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange plc.
Filing Stats: 415 words · 2 min read · ~1 pages · Grade level 14.4 · Accepted 2025-12-01 12:35:09
Key Financial Figures
- $3,234b — nd territories. With assets of   US$3,234bn at 30 September 2025, HSBC is one of t
Filing Documents
- a7508j.htm (6-K) — 17KB
- 0001654954-25-013581.txt ( ) — 18KB
From the Filing
OF SENIOR UNSECURED NOTES a7508j 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 December   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         1 December 2025   HSBC HOLDINGS PLC ISSUANCE OF SENIOR UNSECURED NOTES     On 1 December 2025, HSBC Holdings plc issued EUR1,250,000,000 3.608% Fixed to Floating Rate Notes due 2033 (the ' Notes ') under its Debt Issuance Programme.   Application will be made to list the Notes on the Official List of the Financial Conduct Authority and to trade the Notes on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange plc.     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$3,234bn at 30 September 2025, HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations.   DISCLAIMER - INTENDED ADDRESSEES   The Notes have not been and will not be registered under the United 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: 01 December 2025