HSBC CET1 capital ratio falls to 13.9% in third quarter 2026
HSBC•HSBC’s CET1 capital ratio fell to 13.9% from 14.1% at June 30, while risk-weighted assets rose $16 billion to $922.4 billion.
1. Capital and liquidity
HSBC’s September 30, 2026 Pillar 3 report showed its CET1 capital ratio fell to 13.9% from 14.1% at June 30. Risk-weighted assets rose $16 billion to $922.4 billion, primarily driven by asset growth and model updates. The liquidity coverage ratio declined to 132% from 134%, remaining $175 billion above the regulatory requirement, while the net stable funding ratio slipped to 139% from 140%. The leverage ratio held at 4.9%, and all material operating entities remained above regulatory minimums.
