Market Chatter: HSBC Reportedly in Talks with Insurers to Offload Credit Risk on Data Center Loans

09:39 AM EDT, 10/29/2026 (MT Newswires) -- HSBC Holdings (HSBA.L) is in preliminary talks with insurers as it looks to offload credit risk on data center loans, Bloomberg News reported Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. The talks focused on a series of project finance deals, some tied to artificial intelligence-related infrastructure, the sources said, adding that the discussions may not lead to any transaction. The bank did not immediately respond to a request for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)