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Published on 12/21/2012 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: HSBC prices $2.9 million buffered AMPS tied to iShares FTSE China 25

By Toni Weeks

San Diego, Dec. 21 - HSBC USA Inc. priced $2.9 million of 0% buffered Accelerated Market Participation Securities due June 24, 2014 linked to the iShares FTSE China 25 index fund, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The payout at maturity will be par plus double any gain in the fund, subject to a maximum return of 15%. Investors will receive par if the fund share price declines by 10% or less and will lose 1% for every 1% that it declines beyond 10%.

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. is the agent.

Issuer:HSBC USA Inc.
Issue:Buffered Accelerated Market Participation Securities
Underlying ETF:iShares FTSE China 25 index fund
Amount:$2.9 million
Maturity:June 24, 2014
Coupon:0%
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:Par plus 200% of any fund gain, capped at 15%; par if fund declines by 10% or less; 1% loss for every 1% drop beyond 10%
Initial price:$39.48
Pricing date:Dec. 19
Settlement date:Dec. 24
Agent:HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
Fees:1.5%
Cusip:40432X4V0

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