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EX-99.1 - EXHIBIT 99.1 PRESS RELEASE - HSBC USA INC /MD/ | exhibit991-pressrelease.htm |
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 5, 2016
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Commission File Number 001-7436
HSBC USA Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland | 13-2764867 | |
(State of incorporation) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
452 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York | 10018 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(212) 525-5000
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: |
¨ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
¨ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Item 8.01. Other Events. |
On February 5, 2016, HSBC North America Holdings Inc. and certain subsidiaries (together “HSBC US”) reached a national mortgage settlement ("NMS") with the Department of Justice, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, various other federal agencies and the attorneys general from 49 states and the District of Columbia. HSBC US’ financial commitment under the NMS is $470 million comprised of a $100 million cash payment to be allocated among participating federal and state parties and $370 million in customer relief. $32 million of the $470 million commitment is allocable to HSBC USA Inc.’s subsidiary, HSBC Bank USA, N.A. The settlement will not cause HSBC USA Inc., or its subsidiary HSBC Bank USA, N.A., to take any additional charges to income beyond those recorded in prior years.
A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | Press Release dated February 5, 2016 |
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Signatures |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: February 5, 2016
HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION | ||
By: | /s/ MARK A. ZAESKE | |
Mark A. Zaeske | ||
Senior Executive Vice President and | ||
Chief Financial Officer |
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | Press release dated February 5, 2016 |
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