01:21 PM EDT, 05/30/2025 (MT Newswires) -- HSBC ( HSBC ) is closing a division that serves small and midsize firms in the US, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing a company spokesperson.
The bank laid off 40 employees earlier this week and informed around 4,400 clients, mostly domestic companies with annual revenue of up to $50 million, the report said, adding some clients will continue with HSBC ( HSBC ) but will be moved to other teams.
HSBC ( HSBC ) did not immediately respond to a request for comment from MT Newswires.
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