HSBC considers overhaul of retail banking business in Egypt

Group 1 - HSBC is conducting a strategic evaluation of its retail banking operations in Egypt as part of a global restructuring effort, emphasizing Egypt's significance as a key market with growth prospects [1][2] - The review will focus solely on retail banking and will not impact HSBC's wholesale banking activities or other operations in Egypt [2] - HSBC is also reviewing its retail operations in other countries, including Indonesia, Australia, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, while proceeding with the sale of its retail business in Bahrain [2][4] Group 2 - HSBC and its subsidiary HSBC Asia Pacific have proposed to take Hang Seng Bank private in a transaction valued at HK$106.1 billion ($13.63 billion), offering HK$155 ($19.92) per share, which represents a 33% premium over the 30-day average closing price [3] - The transaction values Hang Seng Bank at HK$290 billion ($37.2 billion) and will lead to its delisting from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [3]