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The company is winding down some of its equities businesses in Europe and the Americas.

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Thebankis also wrapping up its M&A activity in Europe and the Americas.

Instead of focusing on those regions, HSBC will prioritize Asia and the Middle East.

Wondering how this will affect HSBC customers and investors?

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Here are the financial experts who provided insights intowhat to expect from HSBCs investing changes.

Why Is HSBC Moving Its M&A and ECM Businesses?

Max Stamakun, CFA and portfolio manager atIsrailov Financial, explained why the famed bank has changed course.

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However, current financial numbers may not be the only driving force behind HSBCs recent decisions.

Stamakun also believes geopolitics have played a role.

Meanwhile, European markets are slothy and weighed down by abysmal growth rates.

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Then you have the U.S., which, lets face it, is packed with aggressive domestic competition.

Barcelo said there are a few things HSBC customers can expect.

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