HSBC's profits surge 30% driven by Hong Kong and UK

HSBC saw profit surge 30% in the three months to the end of September, boosted by a strong performance in the UK and Hong Kong. Reported pre-tax profit was $4.5bn (£2.8bn), compared with $3.4bn for the same period a year ago, the bank said. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24800792#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa