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Blackstone Unit to Buy HSBC’s Australian Loan Book, AFR Says

The News

Blackstone Inc.'s private credit division is reportedly set to acquire HSBC Holdings Plc's Australian loan book, valued at over A$30 billion ($21 billion), according to the Australian Financial Review. This potential deal reflects the growing role of private credit in major transactions and HSBC's strategic divestiture in Australia.

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Blackstone's private credit division is acquiring a A$30 billion+ loan book from HSBC Australia.

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The information is reported by the Australian Financial Review.

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The information is reported by the Australian Financial Review.

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  • Blackstone's private credit division is acquiring a A$30 billion+ loan book from HSBC Australia.
  • The deal reflects growth of private credit markets and disintermediation from traditional banking.

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Blackstone Inc.’s private credit division is set to buy HSBC Holdings Plc’s A$30 billion-plus ($21 billion) Australian loan book, the Australian Financial Review reports.

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The information is reported by the Australian Financial Review.

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Blackstone Inc.'s private credit division is set to buy HSBC Holdings Plc's Australian loan book.

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The Australian loan book is valued at over A$30 billion (over $21 billion).

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