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Investing.com -- HSBC is contemplating a strategic move into the thriving private credit market, according to Reuters, citing five informed sources. This potential move is part of the bank's ongoing efforts to enhance revenue, following a period of significant restructuring and downsizing in its investment banking sector.
HSBC has reportedly initiated discussions with various private credit firms about the possibility of a partnership. However, these talks are at different stages and it's unclear whether they will culminate in a formal partnership.
Despite the growth and potential of the private credit sector, HSBC is expected to adopt a cautious approach. Some senior executives, including CEO Georges Elhedery, have expressed doubts about whether the potential revenue will outweigh the associated costs.
This cautious approach is also influenced by the current economic climate. The broad tariffs implemented by U.S. President Donald Trump have affected the short-term demand for credit. As a result, corporate borrowers are reassessing their positions, leading HSBC to proceed with caution.
Private credit involves loans negotiated directly between borrowers and non-bank lenders, offering tailored financing options not typically available from traditional banks. It provides investors with an alternative income-generating opportunity within the fixed income segment of their portfolios.
In February, Fed Governer Michael Barr offered insights on the private credit market and why it's a risk. Barr contends that private credit markets, funded with long-term money, face transparency concerns, untested loan performance through a credit cycle, frequent restructurings masking defaults, and new run risks from introducing short-term liquidity into products not designed for it.
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