券商中国·2025-12-03 10:30Core Viewpoint - HSBC has appointed Libert as the new Group Chairman, effective from October 1, 2025, following a rigorous selection process that considered both internal and external candidates [1][2]. Group 1: Leadership Changes - Libert has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having led KPMG's global financial services business and served on the boards of BP, Royal Bank of Scotland, and HSBC [2]. - Libert will continue to serve as the Chairman of the Group Audit Committee until February 2026, when the 2025 results are announced [4]. - The previous Chairman, Mark Tucker, announced his intention to step down by the end of 2025 after serving since October 1, 2017 [4][5]. Group 2: Organizational Restructuring - HSBC is undergoing significant organizational changes, with a simplified structure consisting of four main business areas to accelerate strategic implementation [6][7]. - The four business areas include Hong Kong, UK, Corporate and Institutional Banking, and International Wealth Management, effective from January 1, 2025 [6]. - The restructuring aims to create a more agile organization focused on areas with competitive advantages and growth opportunities [7]. Group 3: Strategic Investments in China - HSBC is increasing its investment in China, with plans to invest over RMB 30 billion from 2020 to 2025 [8]. - The bank has launched "HSBC Innovation Finance," the first financial service brand focused on serving technology innovation enterprises in China, with a total of $1.5 billion in credit support [8]. - HSBC's commitment to the Chinese market is underscored by its belief in the long-term positive trend of the Chinese economy [8].