HSBC - at home in emerging markets
We understand that emerging markets - which are growing faster than developed economies - are more closely linked than ever with the development of the global economy. With our origins in Hong Kong and Shanghai and our uniquely global footprint, no other bank is better positioned to advise on emerging markets.
HSBC gives you a better view of the emerging markets - whether in Asia, Africa, South America or the younger republics of Eastern Europe. Often the first foreign bank to work in partnership with local businesses and governments in emerging markets, our local knowledge and international reach is unparalleled.
- HSBC's birthplace was in Hong Kong and Shanghai in 1865.
- HSBC is the largest international Emerging Markets bank.
- According to our Global Banking and Markets strategy "emerging markets-led, financing-focussed, globally connected" we concentrate on the finance business in emerging markets.
- In 2010, HSBC won key industry awards , including 'Best Emerging Markets Bank' and 'Best Emerging Markets Debt House' from Euromoney.
- HSBC has the largest international Commercial Banking franchise with 3.1m customers of which 53% are in emerging markets.
- Asia: HSBC is the leading international bank in mainland China. The Bank currently has a branch network across 29 cities, having the largest number of outlets and the widest geographical reach of any foreign bank in mainland China.
- Middle East: HSBC is the leading international bank.
- Latin America: HSBC over 3,000 offices. (as of August 2011).
