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HSBC, Standard Chartered may post bumper 2024 profits this week, helped by wealth demand

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HSBC may report a 7 per cent increase in its 2024 profit to US$24.09 billion when it reports its full-year results on Wednesday .

Standard Chartered's 2024 profit may jump 22 per cent to US $4.23 billion , according to forecasts.

Hong Kong's banks are facing thinner margins, as the HKMA cut its base rate three times since September .

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