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HSBC Considers 20,000 Job Cuts Over Five Years in AI Review: Bloomberg

HSBC plans to cut about 10% of its workforce, focusing on middle and back-office roles, to save costs and boost productivity through AI, the bank said.

  • HSBC is considering deep job cuts that could impact around 20,000 roles, or 10% of its total workforce, over the next 3-5 years as part of a plan to accelerate AI adoption and simplify operations.
  • Non-Client-Facing roles in global service centres are expected to be most affected by the potential cuts, which are still at an early assessment stage.
  • The potential reductions are part of HSBC's medium-term plan spanning three to five years and could include not replacing departing staff and cuts tied to business exits or sales.
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Bloomberg broke the news in United States on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
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