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Published on 3/24/2008 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: HSBC prices $1 million equity buffer notes linked to Financial Select Sector SPDR

By Susanna Moon

Chicago, March 24 - HSBC USA Inc. priced $1 million of 0% equity buffer notes due May 26, 2009 linked to shares of the Financial Select Sector SPDR exchange-traded fund, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

If the final share price is at least the initial price, the payout at maturity will be par plus 150% of any gain in the share price, capped at a payout equal to 133% of par.

If the share price declines by up to 10%, the payout will be par. Investors will lose 1% for each 1% that the shares decline beyond 10%.

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. is the agent.

Issuer:HSBC USA Inc.
Issue:Equity buffer notes
Underlying shares:Financial Select Sector SPDR exchange-traded fund (Symbol: XLF)
Amount:$1 million
Maturity:May 26, 2009
Coupon:0%
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:Par plus 150% of any share price gain, capped at 33%; par if shares decline by up to 10%; investors lose 1% for each 1% decline past 10%
Initial share price:$26.32
Pricing date:March 20
Settlement date:March 26
Agent:HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
Fees:0.45%

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