
HSBC's Q3 Profit Declines Despite Revenue Boost Amid Madoff Lawsuit
HSBC's third-quarter profit declined 14% to $7.3 billion but exceeded expectations, driven by a 15% rise in net interest income, despite higher operating expenses and legal provisions related to the Madoff case. The bank also announced plans to privatize Hang Seng Bank, highlighting confidence in Hong Kong's financial sector.


