Blackstone’s credit division is close to acquiring HSBC’s Australian loan book
Executive summary: Blackstone’s credit arm is reported to be near a deal to purchase HSBC’s Australian loan book, according to a Yahoo Finance report. The transaction would significantly boost Blackstone Credit’s assets under management in Australia and signal HSBC’s ongoing portfolio reshaping.
Who is involved: Blackstone Credit (the private‑credit arm of Blackstone Group), HSBC (particularly its Australian division), and Australian prudential regulators (APRA) likely to review the deal.
Likely next: Expect a definitive agreement within weeks, followed by regulatory clearance and potential closing by year‑end.
Blackstone Credit is reportedly nearing a deal to buy HSBC’s Australian loan portfolio, a move that would expand its private‑credit footprint in the region. HSBC appears to be shedding non‑core assets to sharpen focus on its core banking operations, while the transaction would require approval from Australian prudential regulators. If completed, it would rank among the larger private‑credit acquisitions in Australia this year.
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- — Blackstone credit arm nears deal for HSBC’s Australian loan book – report (Yahoo Finance)
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