HSBC Holdings plc is among the 15 Global Dividend Stocks to Diversify Your Portfolio. Keefe Bruyette upgraded HSBC to Outperform, citing strength in Hong Kong. Hang Seng Bank’s independent board committee found HSBC’s $13.6 billion take-private offer fair. HSBC plans to buy the 36.5% stake in Hang Seng it doesn’t already own.

Hang Seng has faced pressure from exposure to Hong Kong and China’s property markets. Debt-heavy developers and lenders anticipate tougher conditions with rising bond maturities. Founded in 1933, Hang Seng serves 4 million customers through digital channels and 250+ branches in Hong Kong. HSBC serves over 40 million customers globally.

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