Global Banking and Markets


Emerging markets are rapidly outperforming developed economies and redefining global economics as we know it.

HSBC is a pioneer in the emerging markets. Founded in Hong Kong and Shanghai in 1865, we have always believed in the potential of these dynamic new markets and have backed this belief with our investment in their future.

HSBC continues to break new ground in penetrating the emerging markets. For example, HSBC was the first international bank given permission by the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) to establish a bank in rural China.

HSBC gives you a better view of the emerging markets - whether in Asia, Africa, South America or the younger republics of Eastern Europe - because we aren't just studying these economies from a distance. The world's local bank is there.

Latest emerging market stories
22 November 2011 • Vietnam Vietnam growth rate remains impressive
Inflation still a challenge for the long term
26 October 2011 • Poland Poland generates strong growth
Recession avoided, outlook promising
12 October 2011 • Peru Weathering the storm
A double blow: systemic and idiosyncratic
31 August 2011 • Chile Chile shows great strength in recovery from disasters
Demand expands after financial shock, earthquake and tsunami
21 July 2011 • Indonesia Indonesian growth gathers steam
Obstacles remain while commodity prices and domestic consumption fuel boom
22 June 2011 • Sri Lanka Sri Lanka is heating up
Riding the peace wave
31 May 2011 • Czech Republic Fresh landmark deal for power company
ČEZ bond offering enhances HSBC's credentials in the CEE region
27 April 2011 • Philippines Filipinos abroad keep country growing
Remittances form key economic factor
31 March 2011 • India India is on the move
Young, aspirational population boosts demand
28 February 2011 • Turkey Unbalanced growth, unconventional monetary policy
Turkey's recovery is strong - but asymmetric
31 January 2011 • UAE Gulf back on track for growth
Oil prices fuel steady but uneven recovery
16 December 2010 • Vietnam Time for investors to give Vietnam another chance
Market reforms and privatisation seen as catalysts
01 November 2010 • Mexico Deals highlight HSBC's advantages
Firm becomes largest drugstore chain in Latin America
30 September 2010 • Thailand Thailand bounces back with strong growth
Good infrastructure, cost competitiveness attracts foreign investors
30 September 2010 • Mexico Mexico manages a mild recovery
Economy grows gradually as authorities try to wean it off dependency on oil and strengthen tax base without much success
23 August 2010 • Brazil Brazil surges ahead of forecast
Stimulus and confidence generate solid growth
16 August 2010 • Vietnam Vietnam builds on economic growth
Infrastructure a priority for investment
11 August 2010 • Vietnam A cautious plus sign for Vietnam
Challenges provide opportunities for careful stock pickers
30 May 2010 • Russia From revolution to evolution
Russia's economy is being redesigned in a long-term project
17 May 2010 • Russia A question of confidence
Russia's economy is growing fast - while looking east and west
29 April 2010 • Taiwan Taiwan rediscovers its roar
Economy set to regain former glories
20 April 2010 • Taiwan Taiwan hopes for China banquet
Beijing trade deal and financial pact are important for Taipei

Fresh landmark deal for power company

Fresh landmark deal for power company

ČEZ bond offering enhances HSBC's credentials in the CEE region

Fresh landmark deal for power company

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