• HSBC Holdings published its 2026 capital and liquidity report for 31 March 2026, showing CET1 capital of $124 billion with CET1 ratio at 14.0%, down from 14.9% at 31 December 2025.
• Privatisation of Hang Seng Bank weighed on capital, with management still targeting a medium-term CET1 ratio range of 14%-14.5%.
• Total risk-weighted assets fell to $883.8 billion from $888.6 billion, led by lower market risk RWAs, partly offset by higher corporate lending.
• Leverage ratio excluding claims on central banks slipped to 5.0% from 5.3%, reflecting lower tier 1 capital of $146.2 billion.
• Liquidity coverage ratio averaged 135% for 12 months to 31 March 2026 versus 137% at 31 December 2025; net stable funding ratio was 142% versus 143%.

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