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HSBC halts 31.2 billion private placement credit fund investments, U.S. credit market volatility, management remains cautious
May 16, 2026
HSBC pauses investment in a $31.2 billion private credit fund
Volatility in the U.S. credit market leaves management cautious
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Private equity markets in Europe and the U.S. are quite turbulent, and financial institutions have begun to put related investments on hold. Citing sources, the Financial Times reported that HSBC (00005) planned to invest $4 billion (about HKD 31.2 billion) last mid-year to develop its private credit fund business, but so far has not started injecting funds, and currently has no intention of rolling out the above plan. An HSBC spokesperson said the group will continue to provide related investments in private credit funds through its asset management division. Spokesperson: From asset management …
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