HSBC Holdings PLC lifted its dividend and reported an increase in full year profit, supported by lower impairment charges
The London-based bank said pretax profit increased 6.5% to USD32.31 billion in 2024 from USD30.35 billion a year prior. Diluted earnings per share was USD1.24, up 8.8% from USD1.14. Revenue fell 0.3% to USD65.85 billion from USD66.06 billion as operating expenses...