HSBC to raise US$1.5 billion in perpetual convertible bonds as it gears up for loan growth

HSBC to raise US$1.5 billion in perpetual convertible bonds as it gears up for loan growth The bonds will be issued on Thursday and carry an interest rate of 6.95 per cent a year HSBC Holdings plans to issue a total of US$1.5 billion in perpetual bonds, the third round of fundraising since June,…