Financial Performance - In Q1 2023, HSBC reported a significant impairment reversal of 2.1billionrelatedtotheplannedsaleofitsFrenchretailbankingbusiness,whichwaspreviouslyclassifiedasheldforsale[9].−TheacquisitionofSiliconValleyBankUKinMarch2023resultedinapreliminaryacquisitiongainof1.511 billion, with HSBC UK providing 2.8billioninfundingfortheacquisition[9].−TheearningspershareforQ12023includedanimpactof0.08 from the acquisition of Silicon Valley Bank UK and a 0.08reversalrelatedtotheFrenchretailbankingimpairment[10].−Thebank′snetinterestincomeforQ12023wasreportedat21.16 billion, reflecting a stable performance despite market fluctuations[10]. - Operating profit for Q1 2023 reached 12,153million,significantlyhigherthan4,356 million in Q1 2022[14]. - The basic earnings per share for Q1 2023 was 0.52,comparedto0.22 in Q1 2022[14]. - The return on average ordinary shareholders' equity for Q1 2023 was 25.5%, up from 11.3% in Q1 2022[14]. - The net interest margin for Q1 2023 was 1.69%, an increase of 50 basis points compared to Q1 2022[27]. - The total operating expenses (excluding goodwill and other intangible asset impairments) were 7,588million,downfrom8,717 million in Q1 2022[14]. - The company reported a gain from acquisitions of 1,511millioninQ12023[14].−Pre−taxprofitwas2 billion, an increase of 900millionor86700 million increase in revenue, a 20% rise[36]. - Revenue for the capital markets and securities services business increased by 300million,a12(432) million, an improvement from (1,430)millioninQ12022[14].−TheaveragetangibleequityreturnrateforQ12023was27.410,327 million, a significant increase from 4,378millioninQ42022and2,755 million in Q1 2022[89]. - The adjusted profit before tax for Q1 2023 was 12.886billion,asignificantincreasefrom5.049 billion in Q1 2022, representing a growth of 155%[169]. - The adjusted profit after tax for Q1 2023 reached 11.026billion,upfrom4.661 billion in the same quarter last year, marking an increase of 136%[169]. Customer Loans and Accounts - HSBC's total customer loans classified as held for sale averaged 16billion,excludingtheimpactoftheimpairmentreversalrelatedtotheFrenchretailbankingbusiness[10].−Customerloansamountedto1 trillion, with an increase of 40billion,impactedbyanegativecurrencytranslationeffectof8 billion and an increase of 7billionduetotheacquisitionofUKSiliconValleyBank[30].−Customeraccountsreached1.6 trillion, increasing by 34billion,affectedbyanegativecurrencytranslationeffectof12 billion and an increase of 8billionfromtheacquisitionofUKSiliconValleyBank[30].−Thetotalamountofcustomerloansinpersonalloansreached445 billion, an increase of 30.2billionfromDecember31,2022,drivenbyfavorableforeignexchangemovementsof4.6 billion and a reclassification of 22.6billionintheFrenchretailbankingbusiness[50].−Customerloans(net)amountedto963,394 million, up from 923,561millioninthepreviousyear,reflectingagrowthof4963,394 million, with Wealth Management and Personal Banking contributing 455,266million,CommercialBanking323,268 million, and Global Banking and Markets 184,492million[112].ExpectedCreditLosses−TheexpectedcreditlossesforQ12023were32 million, compared to 300millioninQ12022,reflectingimprovedeconomicconditions[37].−Theexpectedcreditlosssensitivityanalysisindicatesthattheretailportfoliohasnotundergonesignificantchanges,whilethewholesaleportfolio′sdownsideriskhasincreasedcomparedtoDecember31,2022[49].−Theexpectedcreditlossprovisionsforcustomerloansmeasuredatamortizedcostwere11,658 million, compared to 11,447millionattheendof2022,indicatinganincreaseof1.812,135 million as of March 31, 2023, compared to 12,009millionattheendof2022,reflectingariseof1.0200 million to 400million,reflectingimprovedeconomicconditions[140].OperatingExpenses−Operatingexpenseswere2.4 billion, an increase of 100millionor27,588 million, down from 8,717millioninQ12022[14].−OperatingexpensesforQ12023were1.7 billion, remaining stable compared to the previous year[67]. - Operating expenses decreased to 7.6billion,a71.4 billion, a reduction of 15%, due to the end of cost-saving initiatives and a decline in performance-linked compensation[187]. Capital and Equity - The Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio improved to 14.7% as of March 31, 2023, up from 14.2% on December 31, 2022[84]. - The total equity attributable to ordinary shareholders increased to 170,703millionfrom158,087 million year-over-year, marking a growth of 8%[108]. - The tangible common equity increased to 159,458million,comparedto146,927 million in the same period last year, showing an increase of 8.5%[108]. - The total shareholder equity increased to 190.1billionfrom177.8 billion year-over-year[149]. - The common equity tier 1 capital ratio stood at 14.7%, up from 14.2% in the previous year[149]. Strategic Initiatives - HSBC plans to complete the sale of its Canadian banking business in Q1 2024, maintaining the business as held for sale until the transaction is finalized[9]. - HSBC is considering a special dividend of $0.21 per share as a priority use of proceeds from the Canadian banking sale, with remaining funds allocated to common equity tier 1 capital[5]. - The bank's strategy includes focusing on international clients while divesting non-core assets, such as the Canadian banking business[5]. - The company aims to enhance its sustainable financing capabilities and meet evolving regulatory expectations regarding climate-related products[109]. - The company is actively managing and monitoring risks associated with the transition from LIBOR, including regulatory compliance risks and market risks, which are gradually diminishing as existing contracts are transitioned[40]. Economic Outlook - The projected GDP growth rate for Hong Kong is expected to be 3.0% in 2023, with a forecast of 3.2% in 2024[76]. - The unemployment rate in Hong Kong is projected to be 3.4% in 2023, with a slight increase to 3.5% in 2024[76]. - The inflation rate in Hong Kong is anticipated to be 2.1% for the next five years, with a peak of 4.3% expected in the first quarter of 2024[76]. - The economic outlook for Q1 2023 has improved compared to December 31, 2022, although inflation and interest rate risks remain significant concerns for most markets[200]. Risks and Challenges - The company is facing challenges due to geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, which may adversely affect its financial condition and operational performance[123]. - The geopolitical and economic impacts of the Russia-Ukraine conflict continue to be profound, with sanctions imposed by the US, UK, EU, and others against Russia, leading to potential regulatory and market risks for the group and its clients[200]. - The group is prepared to adjust expected credit losses to reflect ongoing uncertainties posed by inflation and interest rate risks across various sectors[200].