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The bank reported a profit before tax of \u20ac44.4 million for the six months ended 30 June 2026, down from \u20ac58.7 million in the corresponding period last year. Excluding notable one-
170off items, adjusted profit before tax stood at \u20ac51.7 million, reflecting the impact of a lower interest rate environment, market volatility and exceptional expenses.    Despite the decline in profitability, HSBC Malta's management emphasised that the underlying business remains strong, supported by growing customer activity, expanding lending volumes, increasing deposits and exceptionally robust capital and liquidity ratios.    Speaking following the presentation of the bank's half-year results, CEO Geoffrey Fichte told the Malta Business Weekly that preparations for the transition to CrediaBank are progressing smoothly and remain on schedule.    \"The transition is going very well,\" Fichte said. \"We are working very closely with HSBC Global and CrediaBank to make sure the transition is a success. We are very enthusiastic and motivated, and we are committed to a seamless transition for our customers.\"    The acquisition, first announced in September 2025, will see Greek lender CrediaBank acquire HSBC Continental Europe's 70 per cent shareholding in HSBC Malta for \u20ac200 million. The agreement was formally signed in December 2025 and remains subject to the necessary corporate and regulatory approvals.    Fichte said the bank expects regulatory approval during the final quarter of 2026, with completion anticipated approximately six months later.    \"We expect the transaction to close during the second quarter of next year,\" he said.    Reassurance for customers    With many customers closely following developments surrounding the ownership change, Fichte sought to reassure clients that the bank remains financially strong and fully committed to serving the Maltese market throughout the transition.    \"We think clients have nothing to worry about,\" he said.    Pointing to the bank's latest financial results, Fichte noted that HSBC Malta continues to maintain the highest capital and liquidity ratios among Malta's listed banks, with capital levels also ranking among the strongest across Europe.    \"We have a very strong team that's staying on, and we are committed to a smooth transaction. We are very much open for business, so we think clients have nothing to worry about. In fact, we hope they'll be as excited as we are about the future.\"    Addressing questions during the results presentation, Fichte also rejected suggestions that the transaction was facing delays, arguing that regulatory approval processes of this nature typically require time.    According to the CEO, the transaction is progressing faster than comparable banking acquisitions elsewhere in Europe.    He added that HSBC Malta remains confident of delivering what management describes as \"a seamless transition and upgrade\" under CrediaBank, with continued support from the Board of Directors.    Strong underlying performance    While reported profits declined year-on-year, HSBC Malta highlighted solid underlying business momentum across several core activities.    Net interest income fell by \u20ac4.3 million to \u20ac85.6 million, reflecting the lower interest rate environment compared with the exceptionally favourable conditions experienced in 2025.    Non-funded income also declined slightly, although fee income increased thanks to higher lending activity and stronger wealth management sales. Trading income moderated following an exceptionally strong comparative performance in the previous year.    Operating expenses increased to \u20ac65.9 million, largely driven by \u20ac7.3 million in notable items, including accelerated software amortisation and staff-related payments linked to the industrial dispute with the Malta Union of Bank Employees (MUBE).    The bank also benefited from a \u20ac6.5 million release of expected credit losses, supported by the recovery of a long-standing non-performing corporate loan and improved credit quality within its retail portfolio.    Despite continuing geopolitical uncertainty globally, HSBC noted that Malta's domestic economy remained resilient.    Lending growth continues    The bank continued expanding lending across both retail and corporate segments despite heightened competition.    Retail lending increased by 27 per 
170cent during the first half of the year compared with the same period in 2025, while new corporate lending surged by 75 per cent.    Business financing remained particularly strong across hospitality, real estate, retail and manufacturing, with HSBC indicating that a healthy lending pipeline is expected to support further growth over the coming months.    Although total customer loans declined marginally to \u20ac2.7 billion due to repayments and portfolio optimisation, the quality of the loan book continued improving.    Non-performing loans fell by six per cent and now stand at their lowest level in recent years.    Customer deposits remained broadly stable at \u20ac6.2 billion, with retail deposits increasing despite seasonal reductions in corporate balances.    Strong capital position    Perhaps the bank's strongest message was its continued financial resilience.    HSBC Malta reported a Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 24.7 per cent and a total capital ratio of 27.8 per cent as at 30 June 2026, comfortably exceeding regulatory requirements.    Liquidity also remained exceptionally strong, providing the bank with significant capacity to continue supporting customers while navigating the ownership transition.    Reflecting this strength, the Board declared another quarterly interim dividend of \u20ac0.043 gross per share, amounting to \u20ac15.5 million.    Combined with the first-quarter dividend of \u20ac0.036 per share, shareholders will receive total gross dividends of \u20ac0.079 per share for the first half of 2026, equivalent to \u20ac28.5 million.    The latest payment represents a 60 per cent payout of adjusted profits after accounting for employee benef
170it expenses related to the industrial dispute.    Wealth and insurance    HSBC Malta also continued strengthening its wealth management and insurance businesses.    Wealth investment sales recorded double-digit growth year-on-year as customers increasingly sought long-term savings and investment products.    During April, the bank introduced eight additional Target Dated Funds to its HSBC Life pension platform, expanding retirement planning options for customers.    HSBC Life Assurance (Malta) reported profit before tax of \u20ac1.9 million compared with \u20ac6.5 million during the same period last year, reflecting more challenging market conditions and movements in financial markets.    Nevertheless, the insurer maintained a strong solvency ratio of 252 per cent while continuing to generate new business across protection and long-term savings products.    Continuing investment    Alongside financial performance, HSBC Malta continued investing in customer service and infrastructure.    The refurbishment of its Rabat branch was completed during the first half of the year, while modernisation works have commenced at the G\u017cira branch.    The bank also maintained investment in digital services, customer support and credit processing, while continuing marketing initiatives focused on lending, wealth management and insurance solutions.    Within corporate banking, HSBC renewed its Gold Sponsorship Agreement with The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry, reaffirming its support for Malta's business community.    Earlier this year, HSBC Malta was also recognised with the Environment and Resources Authority's Corporate Award for Environmental Innovation and Sustainability for the \u20ac30 million sustainable redevelopment of its Qormi headquarters.    Looking ahead    As HSBC Malta prepares for its next chapter under CrediaBank ownership, management believes the bank is entering the transition from a position of considerable financial strength.    \"Our adjusted profit, strong capital and liquidity ratios, growing transaction volumes and continued momentum across customer acquisition and lending leave us well positioned for the future,\" Fichte said.    With regulatory approval expected later this year and completion targeted for the second quarter of 2027, HSBC Malta says its immediate priorities remain unchanged: supporting its 180,000 customers, maintaining business growth and ensuring a smooth transition for employees, customers and shareholders alike.","keywords":"","name":"HSBC Malta posts resilient first-half results as CEO expects CrediaBank takeover to close in Q2 2027","thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/maltabusinessweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1-cont-2-news-HSBC-Malta-posts-resilient-first.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1","wordCount":"1191","timeRequired":"PT5M17S","mainEntity":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/maltabusinessweekly.com\/hsbc-malta-posts-resilient-first-half-results-as-ceo-expects-crediabank-takeover-to-close-in-q2-2027\/30737\/"},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Andre Camilleri","description":"Andre Camilleri  is the editor of Malta Business Weekly","url":"https:\/\/maltabusinessweekly.com\/author\/acamilleriindependent-com-mt\/","sameAs":["https:\/\/maltabusinessweekly.com\/"],"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/maltabusinessweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_20241027_085106.jpg?fit=94%2C96&ssl=1","height":96,"width":96}},"editor":{"@type":"Person","name":"Andre Camilleri","description":"Andre Camilleri  is the editor of Malta Business Weekly","url":"https:\/\/maltabusinessweekly.com\/author\/acamilleriindependent-com-mt\/","sameAs":["https:\/\/maltabusinessweekly.com\/"],"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/maltabusinessweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_20241027_085106.jpg?fit=94%2C96&ssl=1","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/maltabusinessweekly.com#Organization"},"comment":null,"image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/maltabusinessweekly.com\/hsbc-malta-posts-resilient-first-half-results-as-ceo-expects-crediabank-takeover-to-close-in-q2-2027\/30737\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/maltabusinessweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1-cont-2-news-HSBC-Malta-posts-resilient-first.jpg?fit=1748%2C1063&#038;ssl=1","width":"1748","height":"1063"}],"isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/maltabusinessweekly.com\/hsbc-malta-posts-resilient-first-half-results-as-ceo-expects-crediabank-takeover-to-close-in-q2-2027\/30737\/#webpage"}}]}]
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220this.found_posts = 0; //from wp
221this.max_num_pages = 0; //from wp
222this.td_filter_value = ''; //current live filter value
223this.is_ajax_running = false;
224this.td_user_action = ''; // load more or infinite loader (used by the animation)
225this.header_color = '';
226this.ajax_pagination_infinite_stop = ''; //show load more at page x
227}
228// td_js_generator - mini detector
229(function(){
230var htmlTag = document.getElementsByTagName("html")[0];
231if ( navigator.userAgent.indexOf("MSIE 10.0") > -1 ) {
232htmlTag.className += ' ie10';
233}
234if ( !!navigator.userAgent.match(/Trident.*rv\:11\./) ) {
235htmlTag.className += ' ie11';
236}
237if ( navigator.userAgent.indexOf("Edge") > -1 ) {
238htmlTag.className += ' ieEdge';
239}
240if ( /(iPad|iPhone|iPod)/g.test(navigator.userAgent) ) {
241htmlTag.className += ' td-md-is-ios';
242}
243var user_agent = navigator.userAgent.toLowerCase();
244if ( user_agent.indexOf("android") > -1 ) {
245htmlTag.className += ' td-md-is-android';
246}
247if ( -1 !== navigator.userAgent.indexOf('Mac OS X')  ) {
248htmlTag.className += ' td-md-is-os-x';
249}
250if ( /chrom(e|ium)/.test(navigator.userAgent.toLowerCase()) ) {
251htmlTag.className += ' td-md-is-chrome';
252}
253if ( -1 !== navigator.userAgent.indexOf('Firefox') ) {
254htmlTag.className += ' td-md-is-firefox';
255}
256if ( -1 !== navigator.userAgent.indexOf('Safari') && -1 === navigator.userAgent.indexOf('Chrome') ) {
257htmlTag.className += ' td-md-is-safari';
258}
259if( -1 !== navigator.userAgent.indexOf('IEMobile') ){
260htmlTag.className += ' td-md-is-iemobile';
261}
262})();
263var tdLocalCache = {};
264( function () {
265"use strict";
266tdLocalCache = {
267data: {},
268remove: function (resource_id) {
269delete tdLocalCache.data[resource_id];
270},
271exist: function (resource_id) {
272return tdLocalCache.data.hasOwnProperty(resource_id) && tdLocalCache.data[resource_id] !== null;
273},
274get: function (resource_id) {
275return tdLocalCache.data[resource_id];
276},
277set: function (resource_id, cachedData) {
278tdLocalCache.remove(resource_id);
279tdLocalCache.data[resource_id] = cachedData;
280}
281};
282})();
283var tds_login_sing_in_widget="show";
284var td_viewport_interval_list=[{"limitBottom":767,"sidebarWidth":228},{"limitBottom":1018,"sidebarWidth":300},{"limitBottom":1140,"sidebarWidth":324}];
285var td_animation_stack_effect="type0";
286var tds_animation_stack=true;
287var td_animation_stack_specific_selectors=".entry-thumb, img";
288var td_animation_stack_general_selectors=".td-animation-stack img, .td-animation-stack .entry-thumb, .post img";
289var td_ajax_url="https:\/\/maltabusinessweekly.com\/bmnws-admin\/admin-ajax.php?td_theme_name=Newspaper&v=9.2.1";
290var td_get_template_directory_uri="https:\/\/maltabusinessweekly.com\/wp-content\/themes\/Newspaper";
291var tds_snap_menu="snap";
292var tds_logo_on_sticky="show_header_logo";
293var tds_header_style="tdm_header_style_3";
294var td_please_wait="Please wait...";
295var td_email_user_pass_incorrect="User or password incorrect!";
296var td_email_user_incorrect="Email or username incorrect!";
297var td_email_incorrect="Email incorrect!";
298var tds_more_articles_on_post_enable="";
299var tds_more_articles_on_post_time_to_wait="";
300var tds_more_articles_on_post_pages_distance_from_top=0;
301var tds_theme_color_site_wide="#e52528";
302var tds_smart_sidebar="enabled";
303var tdThemeName="Newspaper";
304var td_magnific_popup_translation_tPrev="Previous (Left arrow key)";
305var td_magnific_popup_translation_tNext="Next (Right arrow key)";
306var td_magnific_popup_translation_tCounter="%curr% of %total%";
307var td_magnific_popup_translation_ajax_tError="The content from %url% could not be loaded.";
308var td_magnific_popup_translation_image_tError="The image #%curr% could not be loaded.";
309var tdDateNamesI18n={"month_names":["January","February","March","April","May","June","July","August","September","October","November","December"],"month_names_short":["Jan","Feb","Mar","Apr","May","Jun","Jul","Aug","Sep","Oct","Nov","Dec"],"day_names":["Sunday","Monday","Tuesday","Wednesday","Thursday","Frid
309ay","Saturday"],"day_names_short":["Sun","Mon","Tue","Wed","Thu","Fri","Sat"]};
310var td_ad_background_click_link="";
311var td_ad_background_click_target="";
312</script>
312
313<!-- Header style compiled by theme -->
314<style>
315body {
316background-color:#fdf1e5;
317}
318.td-header-wrap .black-menu .sf-menu > .current-menu-item > a,
319.td-header-wrap .black-menu .sf-menu > .current-menu-ancestor > a,
320.td-header-wrap .black-menu .sf-menu > .current-category-ancestor > a,
321.td-header-wrap .black-menu .sf-menu > li > a:hover,
322.td-header-wrap .black-menu .sf-menu > .sfHover > a,
323.td-header-style-12 .td-header-menu-wrap-full,
324.sf-menu > .current-menu-item > a:after,
325.sf-menu > .current-menu-ancestor > a:after,
326.sf-menu > .current-category-ancestor > a:after,
327.sf-menu > li:hover > a:after,
328.sf-menu > .sfHover > a:after,
329.td-header-style-12 .td-affix,
330.header-search-wrap .td-drop-down-search:after,
331.header-search-wrap .td-drop-down-search .btn:hover,
332input[type=submit]:hover,
333.td-read-more a,
334.td-post-category:hover,
335.td-grid-style-1.td-hover-1 .td-big-grid-post:hover .td-post-category,
336.td-grid-style-5.td-hover-1 .td-big-grid-post:hover .td-post-category,
337.td_top_authors .td-active .td-author-post-count,
338.td_top_authors .td-active .td-author-comments-count,
339.td_top_authors .td_mod_wrap:hover .td-author-post-count,
340.td_top_authors .td_mod_wrap:hover .td-author-comments-count,
341.td-404-sub-sub-title a:hover,
342.td-search-form-widget .wpb_button:hover,
343.td-rating-bar-wrap div,
344.td_category_template_3 .td-current-sub-category,
345.dropcap,
346.td_wrapper_video_playlist .td_video_controls_playlist_wrapper,
347.wpb_default,
348.wpb_default:hover,
349.td-left-smart-list:hover,
350.td-right-smart-list:hover,
351.woocommerce-checkout .woocommerce input.button:hover,
352.woocommerce-page .woocommerce a.button:hover,
353.woocommerce-account div.woocommerce .button:hover,
354#bbpress-forums button:hover,
355.bbp_widget_login .button:hover,
356.td-footer-wrapper .td-post-category,
357.td-footer-wrapper .widget_product_search input[type="submit"]:hover,
358.woocommerce .product a.button:hover,
359.woocommerce .product #respond input#submit:hover,
360.woocommerce .checkout input#place_order:hover,
361.woocommerce .woocommerce.widget .button:hover,
362.single-product .product .summary .cart .button:hover,
363.woocommerce-cart .woocommerce table.cart .button:hover,
364.woocommerce-cart .woocommerce .shipping-calculator-form .button:hover,
365.td-next-prev-wrap a:hover,
366.td-load-more-wrap a:hover,
367.td-post-small-box a:hover,
368.page-nav .current,
369.page-nav:first-child > div,
370.td_category_template_8 .td-category-header .td-category a.td-current-sub-category,
371.td_category_template_4 .td-category-siblings .td-category a:hover,
372#bbpress-forums .bbp-pagination .current,
373#bbpress-forums #bbp-single-user-details #bbp-user-navigation li.current a,
374.td-theme-slider:hover .slide-meta-cat a,
375a.vc_btn-black:hover,
376.td-trending-now-wrapper:hover .td-trending-now-title,
377.td-scroll-up,
378.td-smart-list-button:hover,
379.td-weather-information:before,
380.td-weather-week:before,
381.td_block_exchange .td-exchange-header:before,
382.td_block_big_grid_9.td-grid-style-1 .td-post-category,
383.td_block_big_grid_9.td-grid-style-5 .td-post-category,
384.td-grid-style-6.td-hover-1 .td-module-thumb:after,
385.td-pulldown-syle-2 .td-subcat-dropdown ul:after,
386.td_block_template_9 .td-block-title:after,
387.td_block_template_15 .td-block-title:before,
388div.wpforms-container .wpforms-form div.wpforms-submit-container button[type=submit] {
389background-color: #e52528;
390}
391.td_block_template_4 .td-related-title .td-cur-simple-item:before {
392border-color: #e52528 transparent transparent transparent !important;
393}
394.woocommerce .woocommerce-message .button:hover,
395.woocommerce .woocommerce-error .button:hover,
396.woocommerce .woocommerce-info .button:hover {
397background-color: #e52528 !important;
398}
399.td_block_template_4 .td-related-title .td-cur-simple-item,
400.td_block_template_3 .td-related-title .td-cur-simple-item,
401.td_block_template_9 .td-related-title:after {
402background-color: #e52528;
403}
404.woocommerce .product .onsale,
405.woocommerce.widget .ui-slider .ui-slider-handle {
406background: none #e52528;
407}
408.woocommerce.widget.widget_layered_nav_filters ul li a {
409background: none repeat scroll 0 0 #e52528 !important;
410}
411a,
412cite a:hover,
413.td_mega_menu_sub_cats .cur-sub-cat,
414.td-mega-span h3 a:hover,
415.td_mod_mega_menu:hover .entry-title a,
416.header-search-wrap .result-msg a:hover,
417.td-header-top-menu .td-drop-down-search .td_module_wrap:hover .entry-title a,
418.td-header-top-menu .td-icon-search:hover,
419.td-header-wrap .result-msg a:hover,
420.top-header-menu li a:hover,
421.top-header-menu .current-menu-item > a,
422.top-header-menu .current-menu-ancestor > a,
423.top-header-menu .current-category-ancestor > a,
424.td-social-icon-wrap > a:hover,
425.td-header-sp-top-widget .td-social-icon-wrap a:hover,
426.td-page-content blockquote p,
427.td-post-content blockquote p,
428.mce-content-body blockquote p,
429.comment-content blockquote p,
430.wpb_text_column blockquote p,
431.td_block_text_with_title blockquote p,
432.td_module_wrap:hover .entry-title a,
433.td-subcat-filter .td-subcat-list a:hover,
434.td-subcat-filter .td-subcat-dropdown a:hover,
435.td_quote_on_blocks,
436.dropcap2,
437.dropcap3,
438.td_top_authors .td-active .td-authors-name a,
439.td_top_authors .td_mod_wrap:hover .td-authors-name a,
440.td-post-next-prev-content a:hover,
441.author-box-wrap .td-author-social a:hover,
442.td-author-name a:hover,
443.td-author-url a:hover,
444.td_mod_related_posts:hover h3 > a,
445.td-post-template-11 .td-related-title .td-related-left:hover,
446.td-post-template-11 .td-related-title .td-related-right:hover,
447.td-post-template-11 .td-related-title .td-cur-simple-item,
448.td-post-template-11 .td_block_related_posts .td-next-prev-wrap a:hover,
449.comment-reply-link:hover,
450.logged-in-as a:hover,
451#cancel-comment-reply-link:hover,
452.td-search-query,
453.td-category-header .td-pulldown-category-filter-link:hover,
454.td-category-siblings .td-subcat-dropdown a:hover,
455.td-category-siblings .td-subcat-dropdown a.td-current-sub-category,
456.widget a:hover,
457.td_wp_recentcomments a:hover,
458.archive .widget_archive .current,
459.archive .widget_archive .current a,
460.widget_calendar tfoot a:hover,
461.woocommerce a.added_to_cart:hover,
462.woocommerce-account .woocommerce-MyAccount-navigation a:hover,
463#bbpress-forums li.bbp-header .bbp-reply-content span a:hover,
464#bbpress-forums .bbp-forum-freshness a:hover,
465#bbpress-forums .bbp-topic-freshness a:hover,
466#bbpress-forums .bbp-forums-list li a:hover,
467#bbpress-forums .bbp-forum-title:hover,
468#bbpress-forums .bbp-topic-permalink:hover,
469#bbpress-forums .bbp-topic-started-by a:hover,
470#bbpress-forums .bbp-topic-started-in a:hover,
471#bbpress-forums .bbp-body .super-sticky li.bbp-topic-title .bbp-topic-permalink,
472#bbpress-forums .bbp-body .sticky li.bbp-topic-title .bbp-topic-permalink,
473.widget_display_replies .bbp-author-name,
474.widget_display_topics .bbp-author-name,
475.footer-text-wrap .footer-email-wrap a,
476.td-subfooter-menu li a:hover,
477.footer-social-wrap a:hover,
478a.vc_btn-black:hover,
479.td-smart-list-dropdown-wrap .td-smart-list-button:hover,
480.td_module_17 .td-read-more a:hover,
481.td_module_18 .td-read-more a:hover,
482.td_module_19 .td-post-author-name a:hover,
483.td-instagram-user a,
484.td-pulldown-syle-2 .td-subcat-dropdown:hover .td-subcat-more span,
485.td-pulldown-syle-2 .td-subcat-dropdown:hover .td-subcat-more i,
486.td-pulldown-syle-3 .td-subcat-dropdown:hover .td-subcat-more span,
487.td-pulldown-syle-3 .td-subcat-dropdown:hover .td-subcat-more i,
488.td-block-title-wrap .td-wrapper-pulldown-filter .td-pulldown-filter-display-option:hover,
489.td-block-title-wrap .td-wrapper-pulldown-filter .td-pulldown-filter-display-option:hover i,
490.td-block-title-wrap .td-wrapper-pulldown-filter .td-pulldown-filter-link:hover,
491.td-block-title-wrap .td-wrapper-pulldown-filter .td-pulldown-filter-item .td-cur-simple-item,
492.td_block_template_2 .td-related-title .td-cur-simple-item,
493.td_block_template_5 .td-related-title .td-cur-simple-item,
494.td_block_template_6 .td-related-title .td-cur-simple-item,
495.td_block_template_7 .td-related-title .td-cur-simple-item,
496.td_block_template_8 .td-related-title .td-cur-simple-item,
497.td_block_template_9 .td-related-title .td-cur-simple-item,
498.td_block_template_10 .td-related-title .td-cur-simple-item,
499.td_block_template_11 .td-related-title .td-cur-simple-item,
500.td_block_template_12 .td-related-title .td-cur-simple-item,
501.td_block_template_13 .td-related-title .td-cur-simple-item,
502.td_block_template_14 .td-related-title .td-cur-simple-item,
503.td_block_template_15 .td-related-title .td-cur-simple-item,
504.td_block_template_16 .td-related-title .td-cur-simple-item,
505.td_block_template_17 .td-related-title .td-cur-simple-item,
506.td-theme-wrap .sf-menu ul .td-menu-item > a:hover,
507.td-theme-wrap .sf-menu ul .sfHover > a,
508.td-theme-wrap .sf-menu ul .current-menu-ancestor > a,
509.td-theme-wrap .sf-menu ul .current-category-ancestor > a,
510.td-theme-wrap .sf-menu ul .current-menu-item > a,
511.td_outlined_btn,
512.td_block_categories_tags .td-ct-item:hover {
513color: #e52528;
514}
515a.vc_btn-black.vc_btn_square_outlined:hover,
516a.vc_btn-black.vc_btn_outlined:hover,
517.td-mega-menu-page .wpb_content_element ul li a:hover,
518.td-theme-wrap .td-aj-search-results .td_module_wrap:hover .entry-title a,
519.td-theme-wrap .header-search-wrap .result-msg a:hover {
520color: #e52528 !important;
521}
522.td-next-prev-wrap a:hover,
523.td-load-more-wrap a:hover,
524.td-post-small-box a:hover,
525.page-nav .current,
526.page-nav:first-child > div,
527.td_category_template_8 .td-category-header .td-category a.td-current-sub-category,
528.td_category_template_4 .td-category-siblings .td-category a:hover,
529#bbpress-forums .bbp-pagination .current,
530.post .td_quote_box,
531.page .td_quote_box,
532a.vc_btn-black:hover,
533.td_block_template_5 .td-block-title > *,
534.td_outlined_btn {
535border-color: #e52528;
536}
537.td_wrapper_video_playlist .td_video_currently_playing:after {
538border-color: #e52528 !important;
539}
540.header-search-wrap .td-drop-down-search:before {
541border-color: transparent transparent #e52528 transparent;
542}
543.block-title > span,
544.block-title > a,
545.block-title > label,
546.widgettitle,
547.widgettitle:after,
548.td-trending-now-title,
549.td-trending-now-wrapper:hover .td-trending-now-title,
550.wpb_tabs li.ui-tabs-active a,
551.wpb_tabs li:hover a,
552.vc_tta-container .vc_tta-color-grey.vc_tta-tabs-position-top.vc_tta-style-classic .vc_tta-tabs-container .vc_tta-tab.vc_active > a,
553.vc_tta-container .vc_tta-color-grey.vc_tta-tabs-position-top.vc_tta-style-classic .vc_tta-tabs-container .vc_tta-tab:hover > a,
554.td_block_template_1 .td-related-title .td-cur-simple-item,
555.woocommerce .product .products h2:not(.woocommerce-loop-product__title),
556.td-subcat-filter .td-subcat-dropdown:hover .td-subcat-more, 
557.td_3D_btn,
558.td_shadow_btn,
559.td_default_btn,
560.td_round_btn, 
561.td_outlined_btn:hover {
562background-color: #e52528;
563}
564.woocommerce div.product .woocommerce-tabs ul.tabs li.active {
565background-color: #e52528 !important;
566}
567.block-title,
568.td_block_template_1 .td-related-title,
569.wpb_tabs .wpb_tabs_nav,
570.vc_tta-container .vc_tta-color-grey.vc_tta-tabs-position-top.vc_tta-style-classic .vc_tta-tabs-container,
571.woocommerce div.product .woocommerce-tabs ul.tabs:before {
572border-color: #e52528;
573}
574.td_block_wrap .td-subcat-item a.td-cur-simple-item {
575color: #e52528;
576}
577.td-grid-style-4 .entry-title
578{
579background-color: rgba(229, 37, 40, 0.7);
580}
581.block-title > span,
582.block-title > span > a,
583.block-title > a,
584.block-title > label,
585.widgettitle,
586.widgettitle:after,
587.td-trending-now-title,
588.td-trending-now-wrapper:hover .td-trending-now-title,
589.wpb_tabs li.ui-tabs-active a,
590.wpb_tabs li:hover a,
591.vc_tta-container .vc_tta-color-grey.vc_tta-tabs-position-top.vc_tta-style-classic .vc_tta-tabs-container .vc_tta-tab.vc_active > a,
592.vc_tta-container .vc_tta-color-grey.vc_tta-tabs-position-top.vc_tta-style-classic .vc_tta-tabs-container .vc_tta-tab:hover > a,
593.td_block_template_1 .td-related-title .td-cur-simple-item,
594.woocommerce .product .products h2:not(.woocommerce-loop-product__title),
595.td-subcat-filter .td-subcat-dropdown:hover .td-subcat-more,
596.td-weather-information:before,
597.td-weather-week:before,
598.td_block_exchange .td-exchange-header:before,
599.td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_3 .td-block-title > *,
600.td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_4 .td-block-title > *,
601.td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_7 .td-block-title > *,
602.td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_9 .td-block-title:after,
603.td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_10 .td-block-title::before,
604.td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_11 .td-block-title::before,
605.td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_11 .td-block-title::after,
606.td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_14 .td-block-title,
607.td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_15 .td-block-title:before,
608.td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_17 .td-block-title:before {
609background-color: #222222;
610}
611.woocommerce div.product .woocommerce-tabs ul.tabs li.active {
612background-color: #222222 !important;
613}
614.block-title,
615.td_block_template_1 .td-related-title,
616.wpb_tabs .wpb_tabs_nav,
617.vc_tta-container .vc_tta-color-grey.vc_tta-tabs-position-top.vc_tta-style-classic .vc_tta-tabs-container,
618.woocommerce div.product .woocommerce-tabs ul.tabs:before,
619.td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_5 .td-block-title > *,
620.td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_17 .td-block-title,
621.td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_17 .td-block-title::before {
622border-color: #222222;
623}
624.td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_4 .td-block-title > *:before,
625.td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_17 .td-block-title::after {
626border-color: #222222 transparent transparent transparent;
627}
628.td-theme-wrap .td_block_template_4 .td-related-title .td-cur-simple-item:before {
629border-color: #222222 transparent transparent transparent !important;
630}
631.td-header-wrap .td-header-top-menu-full,
632.td-header-wrap .top-header-menu .sub-menu {
633background-color: #222222;
634}
635.td-header-style-8 .td-header-top-menu-full {
636background-color: transparent;
637}
638.td-header-style-8 .td-header-top-menu-full .td-header-top-menu {
639background-color: #222222;
640padding-left: 15px;
641padding-right: 15px;
642}
643.td-header-wrap .td-header-top-menu-full .td-header-top-menu,
644.td-header-wrap .td-header-top-menu-full {
645border-bottom: none;
646}
647.td-header-wrap .td-header-menu-wrap-full,
648.td-header-menu-wrap.td-affix,
649.td-header-style-3 .td-header-main-menu,
650.td-header-style-3 .td-affix .td-header-main-menu,
651.td-header-style-4 .td-header-main-menu,
652.td-header-style-4 .td-affix .td-header-main-menu,
653.td-header-style-8 .td-header-menu-wrap.td-affix,
654.td-header-style-8 .td-header-top-menu-full {
655background-color: #231f20;
656}
657.td-boxed-layout .td-header-style-3 .td-header-menu-wrap,
658.td-boxed-layout .td-header-style-4 .td-header-menu-wrap,
659.td-header-style-3 .td_stretch_content .td-header-menu-wrap,
660.td-header-style-4 .td_stretch_content .td-header-menu-wrap {
661background-color: #231f20 !important;
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1904<h1 class="entry-title">HSBC Malta posts resilient first-half results as CEO expects CrediaBank takeover to close in Q2 2027</h1>
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1912<p>HSBC Bank Malta delivered a resilient financial performance during the first half of 2026, maintaining one of the strongest capital positions in the Maltese banking sector while continuing preparations for its transition to new majority shareholder CrediaBank, which Chief Executive Officer Geoffrey Fichte expects to be completed during the second quarter of 2027, subject to regulatory approval.</p>
1913<p>The bank reported a profit before tax of €44.4 million for the six months ended 30 June 2026, down from €58.7 million in the corresponding period last year. Excluding notable one-off items, adjusted profit before tax stood at €51.7 million, reflecting the impact of a lower interest rate environment, market volatility and exceptional expenses.</p>
1914<p>Despite the decline in profitability, HSBC Malta&#8217;s management emphasised that the underlying business remains strong, supported by growing customer activity, expanding lending volumes, increasing deposits and exceptionally robust capital and liquidity ratios.</p>
1915<p>Speaking following the presentation of the bank&#8217;s half-year results, CEO Geoffrey Fichte told the <em>Malta Business Weekly</em> that preparations for the transition to CrediaBank are progressing smoothly and remain on schedule.</p>
1916<p>&#8220;The transition is going very well,&#8221; Fichte said. &#8220;We are working very closely with HSBC Global and CrediaBank to make sure the transition is a success. We are very enthusiastic and motivated, and we are committed to a seamless transition for our customers.&#8221;</p>
1917<p>The acquisition, first announced in September 2025, will see Greek lender CrediaBank acquire HSBC Continental Europe&#8217;s 70 per cent shareholding in HSBC Malta for €200 million. The agreement was formally signed in December 2025 and remains subject to the necessary corporate and regulatory approvals.</p>
1918<p>Fichte said the bank expects regulatory approval during the final quarter of 2026, with completion anticipated approximately six months later.</p>
1919<p>&#8220;We expect the transaction to close during the second quarter of next year,&#8221; he said.</p>
1920<p><strong>Reassurance for customers</strong></p>
1921<p>With many customers closely following developments surrounding the ownership change, Fichte sought to reassure clients that the bank remains financially strong and fully committed to serving the Maltese market throughout the transition.</p>
1922<p>&#8220;We think clients have nothing to worry about,&#8221; he said.</p>
1923<p>Pointing to the bank&#8217;s latest financial results, Fichte noted that HSBC Malta continues to maintain the highest capital and liquidity ratios among Malta&#8217;s listed banks, with capital levels also ranking among the strongest across Europe.</p>
1924<p>&#8220;We have a very strong team that&#8217;s staying on, and we are committed to a smooth transaction. We are very much open for business, so we think clients have nothing to worry about. In fact, we hope they&#8217;ll be as excited as we are about the future.&#8221;</p>
1925<p>Addressing questions during the results presentation, Fichte also rejected suggestions that the transaction was facing delays, arguing that regulatory approval processes of this nature typically require time.</p>
1926<p>According to the CEO, the transaction is progressing faster than comparable banking acquisitions elsewhere in Europe.</p>
1927<p>He added that HSBC Malta remains confident of delivering what management describes as &#8220;a seamless transition and upgrade&#8221; under CrediaBank, with continued support from the Board of Directors.</p>
1928<p><strong>Strong underlying performance</strong></p>
1929<p>While reported profits declined year-on-year, HSBC Malta highlighted solid underlying business momentum across several core activities.</p>
1930<p>Net interest income fell by €4.3 million to €85.6 million, reflecting the lower interest rate environment c
1930ompared with the exceptionally favourable conditions experienced in 2025.</p>
1931<p>Non-funded income also declined slightly, although fee income increased thanks to higher lending activity and stronger wealth management sales. Trading income moderated following an exceptionally strong comparative performance in the previous year.</p>
1932<p>Operating expenses increased to €65.9 million, largely driven by €7.3 million in notable items, including accelerated software amortisation and staff-related payments linked to the industrial dispute with the Malta Union of Bank Employees (MUBE).</p>
1933<p>The bank also benefited from a €6.5 million release of expected credit losses, supported by the recovery of a long-standing non-performing corporate loan and improved credit quality within its retail portfolio.</p>
1934<p>Despite continuing geopolitical uncertainty globally, HSBC noted that Malta&#8217;s domestic economy remained resilient.</p>
1935<p><strong>Lending growth continues</strong></p>
1936<p>The bank continued expanding lending across both retail and corporate segments despite heightened competition.</p>
1937<p>Retail lending increased by 27 per cent during the first half of the year compared with the same period in 2025, while new corporate lending surged by 75 per cent.</p>
1938<p>Business financing remained particularly strong across hospitality, real estate, retail and manufacturing, with HSBC indicating that a healthy lending pipeline is expected to support further growth over the coming months.</p>
1939<p>Although total customer loans declined marginally to €2.7 billion due to repayments and portfolio optimisation, the quality of the loan book continued improving.</p>
1940<p>Non-performing loans fell by six per cent and now stand at their lowest level in recent years.</p>
1941<p>Customer deposits remained broadly stable at €6.2 billion, with retail deposits increasing despite seasonal reductions in corporate balances.</p>
1942<p><strong>Strong capital position</strong></p>
1943<p>Perhaps the bank&#8217;s strongest message was its continued financial resilience.</p>
1944<p>HSBC Malta reported a Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 24.7 per cent and a total capital ratio of 27.8 per cent as at 30 June 2026, comfortably exceeding regulatory requirements.</p>
1945<p>Liquidity also remained exceptionally strong, providing the bank with significant capacity to continue supporting customers while navigating the ownership transition.</p>
1946<p>Reflecting this strength, the Board declared another quarterly interim dividend of €0.043 gross per share, amounting to €15.5 million.</p>
1947<p>Combined with the first-quarter dividend of €0.036 per share, shareholders will receive total gross dividends of €0.079 per share for the first half of 2026, equivalent to €28.5 million.</p>
1948<p>The latest payment represents a 60 per cent payout of adjusted profits after accounting for employee benef
1948it expenses related to the industrial dispute.</p>
1949<p><strong>Wealth and insurance</strong></p>
1950<p>HSBC Malta also continued strengthening its wealth management and insurance businesses.</p>
1951<p>Wealth investment sales recorded double-digit growth year-on-year as customers increasingly sought long-term savings and investment products.</p>
1952<p>During April, the bank introduced eight additional Target Dated Funds to its HSBC Life pension platform, expanding retirement planning options for customers.</p>
1953<p>HSBC Life Assurance (Malta) reported profit before tax of €1.9 million compared with €6.5 million during the same period last year, reflecting more challenging market conditions and movements in financial markets.</p>
1954<p>Nevertheless, the insurer maintained a strong solvency ratio of 252 per cent while continuing to generate new business across protection and long-term savings products.</p>
1955<p><strong>Continuing investment</strong></p>
1956<p>Alongside financial performance, HSBC Malta continued investing in customer service and infrastructure.</p>
1957<p>The refurbishment of its Rabat branch was completed during the first half of the year, while modernisation works have commenced at the Gżira branch.</p>
1958<p>The bank also maintained investment in digital services, customer support and credit processing, while continuing marketing initiatives focused on lending, wealth management and insurance solutions.</p>
1959<p>Within corporate banking, HSBC renewed its Gold Sponsorship Agreement with The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry, reaffirming its support for Malta&#8217;s business community.</p>
1960<p>Earlier this year, HSBC Malta was also recognised with the Environment and Resources Authority&#8217;s Corporate Award for Environmental Innovation and Sustainability for the €30 million sustainable redevelopment of its Qormi headquarters.</p>
1961<p><strong>Looking ahead</strong></p>
1962<p>As HSBC Malta prepares for its next chapter under CrediaBank ownership, management believes the bank is entering the transition from a position of considerable financial strength.</p>
1963<p>&#8220;Our adjusted profit, strong capital and liquidity ratios, growing transaction volumes and continued momentum across customer acquisition and lending leave us well positioned for the future,&#8221; Fichte said.</p>
1964<p>With regulatory approval expected later this year and completion targeted for the second quarter of 2027, HSBC Malta says its immediate priorities remain unchanged: supporting its 180,000 customers, maintaining business growth and ensuring a smooth transition for employees, customers and shareholders alike.</p>
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