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Published on 7/25/2012 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: HSBC prices $3 million knock-out buffer notes linked to Mexican peso

By Jennifer Chiou

New York, July 25 - HSBC USA Inc. priced $3 million of 0% knock-out buffer notes due Jan. 8, 2013 linked to the performance of the Mexican peso relative to the dollar, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A knock-out event occurs if the peso has depreciated, as compared to the initial spot rate, by more than 9%.

If a knock-out event occurs, the payout at maturity will be par plus the currency return. Otherwise, the payout will be par plus the greater of the currency return and 2%.

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. is the underwriter with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC as dealer.

Issuer:HSBC USA Inc.
Issue:Knock-out buffer notes
Underlying currency:Mexican peso
Amount:$3 million
Maturity date:Jan. 8, 2013
Coupon:0%
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:If peso has depreciated by more than 9%, par plus currency return; otherwise, par plus greater of currency return and 2%
Initial exchange rate:13.5622
Pricing date:July 23
Settlement date:July 30
Underwriter:HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
Dealer:J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
Fees:0.5%
Cusip:4042K1Z97

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