HSBC ​is ⁠halting lending ‌to riskier private ​credit clients, ​after high-profile bankruptcies cast ​doubt on underwriting ⁠standards in the sector ​and ‌pushed banks to ⁠cut ⁠their exposure, ​the ‌Financial ⁠Times reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Reuters ‌could not immediately verify the ⁠report. (Reporting ​by Devika ​Nair ‌in Bengaluru; ⁠Editing ​by Sonia Cheema)