July 26 (Reuters) - HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA.L) :
* HSBC BANK USA, N.A. AND AFFILIATES RAISE PRIME AND REFERENCE RATE
* HSBC BANK USA: CO AND AFFILIATES RAISED THEIR PRIME AND REFERENCE RATE TO 8.50% FROM 8.25%

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<p>July 26 (Reuters) - HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA.L) :
* HSBC BANK USA, N.A. AND AFFILIATES RAISE PRIME AND REFERENCE RATE
* HSBC BANK USA: CO AND AFFILIATES RAISED THEIR PRIME AND REFERENCE RATE TO 8.50% FROM 8.25%</p>

HSBC Bank Usa, N.A. And Affiliates Raise Prime And Reference Rate