The HSBC Group

Established in 1865 to finance the growing trade between China and Europe, HSBC has become one of the largest financial services organisations in the world. Growing organically and through strategic acquisitions, the Group consists of many long-established local banks. This unique history has provided us with an international network extending across 6,900 offices in 80 countries and territories, enabling us to combine in-depth local knowledge with extensive global connectivity and expertise.

As a fully integrated Group, we manage all our businesses for sustainable success. To do this, we focus on:

  • risk: maintaining financial strength through high capital ratios, liquid balance sheets, low loan to deposit ratios and diversified income streams
  • operating with the utmost integrity, fidelity and respect
  • managing long-term mutually-beneficial relationships with all stakeholders
  • investing in the societies and communities on which our business depends

We are and aim to always be, the world’s local bank.

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Awards
Best Global Emerging Markets Bank
Euromoney Awards for Excellence, 2012
Most Innovative Deal - Axiata RMB Sukuk
Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards, 2013
Best Global Emerging Market Debt House
Euromoney Awards for Excellence, 2012
Best bank to work with across all markets
EuroWeek Asia Awards, 2012
Best Global Sovereign Advisor
Euromoney Awards for Excellence, 2012
Best bank for execution across markets
EuroWeek Asia Awards, 2012
Best coverage team
Euromoney Primary Debt Survey, 2012
Best Sukuk Deal - Republic of Turkey Sukuk
Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards, 2013
Best deal execution
Euromoney Primary Debt Survey, 2012
Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing (HKEx) USD500 million 0.5% convertible bonds due 2017
Asiamoney Country Deals of the Year, 2012
Best Bank
Asiamoney Country Deals of the Year, 2012
Best Sukuk House
EMEA Finance Achievement Awards, 2011
Best advice across all markets
EuroWeek Asia Awards, 2012
Bonds SSA - Dubai $500m 10Y5Y
The Banker Deals of the Year, 2012
Most impressive bank for SSA borrowers in Euros
EuroWeek Bond Awards, 2012
Best Sukuk House
Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards, 2013
Most impressive bank for Middle Eastern and Africa borrowers
EuroWeek Bond Awards, 2012
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HSBC A brief history

Learn about the history of HSBC including the making of the modern HSBC Group