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Subprime bellwether HSBC takes a $3.4 billion charge

Authors :
Patrick, Margot
Source :
Wall Street Journal. Europe. Nov 15, 2007, C2
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

UK financial services firm HSBC Holdings PLC announced a third-quarter impairment charge of $3.4 bil on bad debts, but stated that global revenue growth offset the charge. HSBC has raised its reserves against current subprime mortgage problems from $2.6 bil to $3.4 bil.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09219986
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Wall Street Journal. Europe
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
edsgcl.171396594