HSBC reported a pre-tax profit of $32.31 billion for 2024, a 6.5% increase from the previous year, despite a decline in net interest income. The bank's strong performance in wealth and personal banking and global banking and markets offset this decline. HSBC announced a $2 billion share repurchase plan and aims for cost discipline amid rising expenses. The CEO emphasized the importance of the bank's Asia-first strategy. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)