12:52 PM EDT, 03/24/2025 (MT Newswires) -- HSBC Holdings ( HSBC ) is mulling to outsource parts of its fixed-income trading order flow to an outside market maker as a way to save costs and complete with bigger rivals, Bloomberg reported Monday, citing sources.

People familiar with the matter told the news outlet that the decision would enable HSBC ( HSBC ) to save millions of dollars in costs associated with running global trading desks, which is vital as it completes with US rivals.

HSBC ( HSBC ) could strike a deal with Citadel Securities and Jane Street Group, but there is no certainty that the early-stage deliberations will result in a successful deal, Bloomberg reported.

HSBC ( HSBC ) didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from MT Newswires.

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