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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 20, 2009

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Commission file number 1-8198

HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

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(State of incorporation)

86-1052062

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(IRS Employer Identification Number)

26525 N. Riverwoods Boulevard

Mettawa, Illinois

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(Address of principal executive offices)

60045

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(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (224) 544-2000

(not applicable)

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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 5.03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

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On February 20, 2009, the registrant’s Board of Directors approved an amendment and restatement of the registrant’s bylaws (the "Bylaws") to revise the definition of "Policy Making Officers" (Article IV, Section 1).

A copy of the registrant's Bylaws, as amended and restated, is filed as Exhibit 3.3 to this Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

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(d)	Exhibits.
	Exhibit No.	Description
	3.3	Registrant’s bylaws, as amended and restated.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION
(Registrant)

By: /s/ Mick Forde

Mick Forde
Senior Vice President, General

Counsel –Treasury and Assistant Secretary

Dated: February 24, 2009

Exhibit Index

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Exhibit No.	Description
3.3	Registrant’s bylaws, as amended and restated.