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A history of China's currency

17 Jun 2013

China's modern currency, the renminbi, has a 65-year history, but money as a payment mechanism in China can be traced back 3,000 years to…

Stalled jobs may delay US taper

11 Jun 2013

The US economy has been sending out mixed signals. The housing market, for example, is in a strong uptrend but the manufacturing sector is…

Speeches

Videos

An uneasy calm

Animal magic

Australia outlook

When the money runs out

West looks East

10 Jun 2013

Sluggish growth in the West is prompting many companies to look further afield for export opportunities. Emerging markets…

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Further insight

Our view

Stuart Gulliver, HSBC Group Chief Executive

1Q 2013: message from Group Chief Executive
by Stuart Gulliver

Irene Dorner, President and CEO, HSBC USA

Building a better bank
by Irene Dorner

China and the renminbi

RMB: breaking down barriers

30 May 2013

The renminbi is on course to become a major currency and financial centres around the world are eager to win a share of the business. More than 150…

New chapter for China

27 May 2013

China’s State Council recently called for a detailed plan to achieve full convertibility for the yuan. This marks the start of profound and beneficial changes that will…

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RMB quiz

23 May 2013

The Chinese currency, the renminbi or RMB, is fast establishing its presence on the international stage. A growing…

Introduction to the RMB

08 May 2013

Since 1949, China's currency has been the renminbi (RMB), which means "people's currency"…

China by numbers

29 Apr 2013

China is one of the oldest civilisations in the world but how much do you know about the country? Here…

Fast facts: the RMB

28 Mar 2013

China’s currency, the renminbi, is expected to develop as a major currency for world trade though at the moment…

RMB trade flows outside China and Hong Kong

RMB overseas activity

20 Mar 2013

During the year of the snake, China’s currency, the renminbi, will be used by companies and institutions in more…

Fast facts: RMB timeline

07 Feb 2013

During the year of the snake, the Chinese government will continue to promote the renminbi…

Fast facts: offshore RMB bond market

04 Feb 2013

The offshore RMB bond market was developed as part of China's attempt to internationalise …

Week in China: Ready for the RMB?

12 Oct 2012

Hong Kong is home to the vast majority of cross-border trade settlement in the Chinese…

Media releases

Former Director General of the Security Service (MI5) joins HSBC Board

31 May 2013

Sir Jonathan Evans (55) has been appointed a Director of HSBC Holdings plc with effect from 6 August…

HSBC investor update

15 May 2013

HSBC Holdings plc is today holding an update on Group Strategy for investors and analysts at its London headquarters located at 8 Canada Square…

HSBC Forestry Policy Update

22 May 2013

HSBC is committed to sustainable business. We were among the first banks to introduce a Forest Land and…

Regional news

HSBC France rewards voluntary work by senior citizens

HSBC France has set up the 'Talents 7.0' Awards to celebrate the contribution provided by members of…

EMEA Headlines

HSBC staff turn superheroes to mark National Children's Hospice Week

Girls education through football

HSBC meets Hong Kong Trade Development Council

HSBC maintains best lending rate at 5 per cent in Hong Kong

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited has announced that it will not change its best…

Asia-Pacific Headlines

HSBC welcomes renminbi dialogue

HSBC Vietnam honoured by government for excellence in business operations and great contribution to the development of Vietnam

AfDB offers education support bond to Japanese investors

HSBC launches Chinese renminbi fixed income fund in the US

HSBC Global Asset Management (USA) Inc. launched a Chinese Renminbi (RMB) fixed income mutual fund for…

Americas Headlines

Industrial machinery will be top growth area for US exports and imports, HSBC trade report shows

HSBC Bank Canada’s charitable giving highlighted in annual public accountability statement

Shifts in world trade open up business opportunities for Canadian companies