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Published on 3/29/2012 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: HSBC prices $3.34 million buffered accrual securities tied to S&P 500

By Toni Weeks

San Diego, March 29 - HSBC USA Inc. priced $3.34 million of buffered accrual securities due March 27, 2017 linked to the S&P 500 index, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The coupon will accrue at 6.5% for each day that the index closes at or above the 80% coupon barrier level. Interest is payable quarterly.

If the index finishes at or above the 80% coupon barrier level, the payout at maturity will be par.

Otherwise, investors will lose 1% for every 1% decline beyond 20%.

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. is the agent.

Issuer:HSBC USA Inc.
Issue:Buffered accrual securities
Underlying index:S&P 500
Amount:$3.34 million
Maturity:March 27, 2017
Coupon:6.5% for each day that index closes at or above coupon barrier level; payable quarterly
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:Par if index closes at or above coupon barrier level; otherwise 1% loss for every 1% decline beyond 20% buffer
Initial index level:1,412.52
Coupon barrier level:1,130.02, 80% of initial level
Pricing date:March 27
Settlement date:March 30
Agent:HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
Fees:3%
Cusip:4042K1ZZ9

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