Ge Long Hui·2025-11-18 03:18Core Viewpoint - HSBC Holdings (0005.HK) shares fell by 2.5% to HKD 109.2 amid reports of disagreements within the board regarding the selection of the next chairman [1] Group 1: Leadership Changes - The HSBC board is reportedly divided on the qualifications of certain candidates for the chairman position, leading to a reconsideration of previously rejected candidates [1] - George Osborne, the former UK Chancellor, has emerged as a strong contender for the chairman role despite being previously excluded by the board [1] - Other candidates under consideration include Goldman Sachs executive Kevin Sneader, former HSBC CEO Stuart Gulliver, and Naguib Kheraj, chairman of Petershill Partners [1] Group 2: Appointment Process - HSBC has stated that the process for appointing a new chairman is ongoing and that updates will be provided at an "appropriate time" [1]