Further to the strategic review of HSBC’s shareholding in HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c., a preferred bidder has been identified and HSBC Continental Europe has entered into exclusive discussions with CrediaBank S.A. (formerly known as Attica Bank) for a limited period with regard to selling its majority shareholding in HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c.

No agreement has yet been reached, and the strategic review remains ongoing.

Earlier this year, HSBC announced the sale of its French portfolio of predominantly home and certain other retail loans retained after the disposal of its retail banking business in France to consortium comprising Rothesay Life plc and CCF.

In June 2025, HSBC Continental Europe said it had reached an agreement to sell its custody business in Germany to BNP Paribas S.A, Niederlassung Deutschland.