HSBC’s Asia RWAs up $22.9 billion in H1

Asia accounts for 47% of total RWAs as reallocation strategy gathers steam

HSBC’s risk-weighted assets (RWAs) increased by $4.8 billion in the first half of the year, led by a $22.9 billion jump in Asia, which at $407.1 billion accounts for 47% of total RWAs. In Hong Kong alone, RWAs increased by $14.6 billion in H1. 

In aggregate, RWAs hit $862 billion, the highest level since the third quarter of 2019.  

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