Tag: John Flint

• Monday, August 5th 2019 - 09:00 UTC

  HSBC CEO steps down, “by mutual agreement”; search for a replacement has started

  

  The chief executive of HSBC has stepped down after the bank said it needed a change in leadership to address a “challenging global environment”. John Flint is giving up the role he has held for a year and a half “by mutual agreement with the board”.

• Wednesday, February 20th 2019 - 10:01 UTC

  Europe's biggest bank slower profits blamed on tepid growth in China and UK

  

  HSBC warned it may have to delay some investments this year as Europe's biggest bank missed 2018 profit forecasts due to slowing growth in its two home markets of China and Britain. HSBC reported a drop in fourth-quarter revenue amid tumbling stock markets that sapped customer's confidence in investing.

• Friday, October 13th 2017 - 12:52 UTC

  HSBC names John Flint as next CEO; JP Morgan Chase and Citigroup profits up

  

  Banking giant HSBC has named John Flint, current head of retail banking and wealth management, as its new boss. Mr Flint, who takes over from outgoing chief executive Stuart Gulliver, will start his new role next February.