BNP Paribas Buys HSBC's Custody Business In Germany
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 27 2025
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Source: Benzinga
BNP Paribas Acquisition: BNP Paribas announced its plan to acquire the German custody and depositary bank operations of HSBC Continental Europe S.A., aiming to enhance its Securities Services division and strengthen its presence in Germany's financial sectors, pending regulatory approval.
Strategic Growth: The acquisition will result in HSBC's custody staff joining BNP Paribas, with a phased client migration starting in early 2026, supporting BNP Paribas's targeted growth strategy in Germany and expanding its product offerings across the region.
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About HSBC
HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) is a banking and financial services company. Its business segments include Hong Kong, UK, Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB), and International Wealth and Premier Banking (IWPB). Its Hong Kong business comprises retail banking and wealth and commercial banking of HSBC Hong Kong and Hang Seng Bank. Its UK business comprises UK retail banking and wealth (including first direct and M&S Bank) and UK commercial banking, including HSBC Innovation Bank. The CIB segment is formed from the integration of its commercial banking business (outside the UK and Hong Kong) with its global banking and markets business. The IWPB segment comprises premier banking outside of Hong Kong and the UK, its global private bank, and its asset management, insurance and investment distribution businesses. Its customers worldwide through a network covering 58 countries and territories. Its customers range from individual savers and investors to companies, governments and others.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
