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HSBC to cut best lending rate in Hong Kong by 12.5 bps to 5.25%

Published by Uma Rajagopal

Posted on December 19, 2024

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· Last updated: January 28, 2026

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HONG KONG (Reuters) – HSBC Holdings said on Thursday it will cut its best lending rate in Hong Kong by 12.5 basis points to 5.25% from 5.375%, effective Dec. 20. That followed a 25 basis points cut in the base rate charged through the overnight discount window of the city’s de facto central bank. (Reporting […]

HONG KONG (Reuters) – HSBC Holdings said on Thursday it will cut its best lending rate in Hong Kong by 12.5 basis points to 5.25% from 5.375%, effective Dec. 20.

That followed a 25 basis points cut in the base rate charged through the overnight discount window of the city’s de facto central bank.

(Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)

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What is a lending rate?
A lending rate is the interest rate charged by a bank or financial institution on loans provided to borrowers. It represents the cost of borrowing money and is typically expressed as an annual percentage.
What are basis points?
Basis points are a unit of measurement used in finance to describe the percentage change in value or interest rates. One basis point is equal to 0.01%, making it useful for discussing small changes in rates.
What is a central bank?
A central bank is a national institution that manages a country's currency, money supply, and interest rates. It oversees monetary policy and aims to maintain economic stability.
What is a base rate?
The base rate is the minimum interest rate set by a central bank for lending to commercial banks. It influences the rates banks charge their customers for loans and mortgages.
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The effective date in banking refers to the date when a financial transaction, such as a loan or interest rate change, becomes active and enforceable.

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