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HSBC Faces Profit Decline Amid Rising Credit Provisions and Fraud Charges

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May 5, 2026 Callum HendersonTagged credit provisions, financial regulator investigation, fraud-related charges, FTSE 100, HSBC, investment banking, Middle East conflict, private credit sector

HSBC’s profits have taken a hit in 2026 due to rising credit provisions and significant fraud-related charges, raising concerns about the private credit sector.