HSBC Emerging Markets
Emerging Markets: Central to our Strategy
HSBC understands 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. 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.
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Latest News
HSBC Emerging Markets Index Q4 2011
Stephen King, HSBC's Chief Economist, said: "Emerging markets finished 2011 with only a marginal improvement in economic expansion for the final quarter, emphasising a decline in world trade growth over the year after peaking at the beginning of 2011. Although not recording the previous lows at the height of the recession in late 2008 and early 2009, this quarter's EMI is far from those levels reached in the early months of recovery during late 2009 and early 2010.
"While some have blamed a reduction in emerging market activity on factors beyond their own control, namely the eurozone crisis, and weakness both in the US and UK, the emerging economies themselves have also contributed to a lack of momentum. Additionally, as events in the Middle East increased economic and political uncertainty in the region and also led to elevated oil prices, inevitably emerging nations had to adopt policies to inhibit growth and ease price pressures to avoid inflation.
"These 'quantitative tightening' policies have had some success, replacing the inflationary concerns of policymakers in the emerging markets with new growth fears which are expected to continue during 2012 as the full impact of the eurozone crisis is felt. Although the emerging markets will have much to contend with over the next twelve months, they have retained some firepower to deal with the fallout, with room to cut interest rates and provide fiscal stimulus to provide some 'bounceback-ability' across the region."
Euromoney 2010 Awards for Excellence
On July 8 2010, Euromoney announced the winners of its Awards for Excellence - the most prestigious awards in the global banking industry. HSBC, Euromoney's best global bank in 2009, had another successful year, winning four global awards - more than any other bank - including the best emerging markets bank of the year and the best emerging market debt house
Global Asset Management
We at HSBC are among the largest managers of emerging market funds in the world, overseeing more than USD93 billion worth of assets (as of June 2010) for clients everywhere. We have a global presence and local knowledge in asset management. If you're looking for emerging markets strategies, visit HSBC's Global Asset Management section.
Global Banking and Markets
Our emerging markets-led and financing-focused Global Banking and Markets business provides solutions to corporate, government and institutional clients in all corners of the globe. Our shared knowledge of global economies, industries and institutions, together with our deep understanding of local markets and cultures, helps us provide tailored financial solutions to our customers. Learn more about how HSBC's Global Banking and Markets can meet your needs.
Emerging Markets Index
Emerging markets are rapidly outperforming developed countries and changing the nature of global economics. To keep track of these emerging markets, HSBC created the Emerging Markets Index, a leading economic indicator for the world's emerging market economies. HSBC's Emerging Markets Index also has exclusive access to Markit's Purchasing Managers' Index, a snapshot of individual countries' economies. To learn more about these emerging market economies, visit the Emerging Markets Index.
Global Research
A division of HSBC Global Banking and Markets, Global Research specialises in four core product areas: currencies, economics, equities and fixed income, with an emphasis on emerging markets. Global Research has over 500 staff in 20 countries, both developed and emerging, and provides comprehensive reports on topics such as foreign exchange, inflation bonds and climate change.
If you would like to access this wealth of information, visit the Global Research website.
