Founded in 1865 in Hong Kong and Shanghai, HSBC is one of the world’s largest financial institutions, headquartered in London. Originally established to finance trade between the East and West, it has evolved into a global bridge connecting major economies. The group operates across three primary business sectors: Wealth and Personal Banking, Commercial Banking, and Global Banking and Markets. Recently, HSBC has executed a strategic “Pivot to Asia,” divesting non-core Western assets to focus on high-growth wealth management and digital innovation in the Greater Bay Area and Southeast Asia.
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HSBC – 2025Q3 report
Here is the 3Q25 earnings summary for HSBC. 1. Financial Performance Overview 2. Strategic Updates and Restructuring 3. Future Outlook and Targets 4. Capital and Dividends 5. Business Segment Highlights (Constant Currency Basis) Based on the financial report for HSBC Holdings plc’s third quarter of 2025, the group confirmed a total of 1.4 billion USD…
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HSBC -History and Competitions
Historical Phases of HSBC Phase 1: Regional Foundations (1865-1899) In 1865, Thomas Sutherland founded The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation in Hong Kong and Shanghai to finance the growing trade between China, India, and Europe. Core Strategy: Focus on trade finance between Asia and Europe; leveraging local expertise to compete against London-based banks; building government…