HONG KONG, Aug 4, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - HSBC said on Tuesday that its pre-tax profit jumped 27 percent to US$14.6 billion in the first half of 2026.

"HSBC is becoming the stronger bank we set out to build. We are executing our strategic priorities with pace, precision and discipline," chief executive Georges Elhedery said in a statement.

Profit before tax increased 23 percent on-year to US$19.5 billion.