HSBC Malta has confirmed the signing of a definitive agreement under which CrediaBank of Greece will acquire a 70.03% stake in the Maltese lender for €200 million, with completion of the transaction targeted for the beginning of 2027.
HSBC Malta provides a range of services to personal, business and corporate clients across the archipelago.
HSBC'S STATED RATIONALE
HSBC has said the sale supports its strategy of focusing on the areas where it has the greatest opportunities to grow, including being the leading corporate and institutional bank in Europe.
HSBC said in September 2025 that it expected the sale to result in a pre-tax loss of approximately €0.3 billion for HSBC Continental Europe. On completion, CrediaBank, already an EU-licensed lender in Greece, will gain an established banking franchise in Malta.
Completion of the transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals from Maltese and European authorities, as well as other customary conditions.
UNTIL COMPLETION
Until all regulatory clearances are obtained and the transaction formally closes, HSBC Malta will continue to operate under its current structure and branding. CrediaBank has not yet disclosed specific operational plans for the business following completion.
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