2008 News Release Archive
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2008 News Release Archive
16 Dec 2008
HSBC Bank USA, N.A. And Affiliates Lower Prime and Reference Rate
Rate reduced to 3.25%.
1 Dec 2008
HSBC Private Bank Supports Design School for Second Year
Miami’s Design and Architecture Senior High Students to Present Environmental Fashion Design Project - "Project Green"
18 Nov 2008
HSBC USA Inc. Declares Dividends
board of directors declared the regular quarterly cash dividend on the company’s preferred stock.
18 Nov 2008
HSBC Finance Corporation Declares Dividends
Dividends announced for holders of Series B Preferred stock.
30 Oct 2008
HSBC Bank USA, N.A. And Affiliates Lower Prime and Reference Rate
New rate of 4.00% effective October 30, 2008.
28 Oct 2008
HSBC Announces 11th New Branch Opening in Connecticut
Grand Opening Includes $10,000 Grant to Ridgefield Public Library’s “Nutmeg Authors” Program
24 Oct 2008
HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. And HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Announce Voluntary Repurchase Of Remaining Auction Rate Securities From Customers
HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. And HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Announcement
21 Oct 2008
HSBCnet HSBC’s Corporate online banking platform identified as “Best Of Breed” for large corporate treasury / cash management in the U.S. and Globally in an independent study conducted by Greenwich Associates
HSBCnet HSBC’s Corporate online banking platform identified as “Best Of Breed”
20 Oct 2008
HSBC Launches "Different Values" Advertising Campaign As The Largest Single Issue Advertiser In New York Magazine History
The Evolution of “Your Point of View” Campaign Sparks Timely Discussion of Global Values
9 Oct 2008
HSBC Bank USA, N.A. And Affiliates Lower Prime and Reference Rate
New rate of 4.50% effective October 9, 2008.
24 Sep 2008
John Babcock Joins HSBC Private Bank as Regional Manager
Babcock will manage teams of bankers serving the needs of high net worth individuals, family offices, privately owned businesses and financial sponsors in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region.
23 Sep 2008
HSBC Continues "Green" Efforts with Paperless Statements
Customers Have a Chance to Win a 2008 Saturn AURA Hybrid
8 Aug 2008
HSBC USA Inc. Declares Dividends for Holders of Preferred Stock
HSBC USA Inc. has announced that its board of directors has declared the regular quarterly cash dividend on the company’s preferred stock.
8 Aug 2008
HSBC Finance Corporation Declares Dividends for Holders of Series B Preferred Stock
HSBC Finance Corporation has announced that its board of directors has declared the regular quarterly cash dividend on the company’s Series B preferred stock.
7 Aug 2008
HSBC Bank Names New Regional Manager
Anne Marie Hughes named Senior Global Relationship Manager for Pennsylvania and Delaware Region
28 Jul 2008
HSBC Credit Center Introduces New Electronic Money Transfer Service
Service allows customers to remit money to more than 21,000 pick-up points and banking locations in Latin America, including banking branches of HSBC Mexico.
16 Jul 2008
U.S. Companies Eye Growth Overseas
HSBC reports findings of inaugural survey of under-researched market segment, representing nearly $6 trillion in sales and employing 32 million.
8 Jul 2008
HSBC Bank Names New Midwest Senior Vice President
Paul Cronin appointed Senior Vice President and Regional Commercial Executive for Midwest Region
9 Jun 2008
“Joined Up to Give Back” - Thousands of HSBC Employees Nationwide to Volunteer in Community Service Projects
“Joined Up to Give Back” - Thousands of HSBC Employees Nationwide to Volunteer in Community Service Projects
28 May 2008
HSBC Finance Launches Its First “Green” Credit Card
New Card Supports Company’s Commitment to the Environment
9 May 2008
HSBC Finance Corporation Declares Dividends for Holders of Series B Preferred Stock
HSBC Finance Corporation Declares Dividends for Holders of Series B Preferred Stock
30 Apr 2008
HSBC Opens New North American Headquarters in “Green” Building
The company implements extensive environmental measures to reduce carbon footprint
30 Apr 2008
HSBC Bank USA, N.A. And Affiliates Lower Prime and Reference Rate
HSBC Bank USA, N.A. And Affiliates Lower Prime and Reference Rate
3 Apr 2008
HSBC Tops Forbes 2000 List of World's Largest Companies
HSBC Tops Forbes 2000 List of World's Largest Companies
2 Apr 2008
HSBC Private Bank Opens New Jersey Office
HSBC Private Bank Opens New Jersey Office
18 Mar 2008
HSBC Bank USA, N.A. And Affiliates Lower Prime and Reference Rate
HSBC Bank USA, N.A. And Affiliates Lower Prime and Reference Rate
22 Feb 2008
HSBC Finance Corporation Declares Dividends for Holders of Series B Preferred Stock
HSBC Finance Corporation Declares Dividends for Holders of Series B Preferred Stock
21 Feb 2008
International HSBC Bankers Take Helm at HSBC North America and in Consumer Finance Division
Brendan McDonagh and Niall Booker appointed to top leadership positions at HSBC North America.
31 Jan 2008
HSBC - NORTH AMERICA RANKS NO. 10 ON EPA’S NATIONAL TOP 25 LIST OF GREEN POWER PURCHASERS
HSBC - NORTH AMERICA RANKS NO. 10 ON EPA’S NATIONAL TOP 25 LIST OF GREEN POWER PURCHASERS
23 Jan 2008
HSBC BANK NAMES DOMINIC O’HAGAN EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND REGIONAL PRESIDENT FOR THE WEST COAST
HSBC BANK NAMES DOMINIC O’HAGAN EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND REGIONAL PRESIDENT FOR THE WEST COAST
22 Jan 2008
HSBC Bank USA, N.A. And Affiliates Lower Prime and Reference Rate
HSBC Bank USA, N.A. And Affiliates Lower Prime and Reference Rate
22 Jan 2008
HSBC BANK NAMES AIMEE DANIELS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND REGIONAL PRESIDENT FOR MID ATLANTIC REGION
HSBC BANK NAMES AIMEE DANIELS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND REGIONAL PRESIDENT FOR MID ATLANTIC REGION
9 Jan 2008
HSBC NAMES RICHARD LAVIÑA REGIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKING PRESIDENT FOR THE SOUTHEAST UNITED STATES
Appointment Allows HSBC to Expand Commercial Banking Presence in Southeast
