September newsletter

A trio of leadership changes in Hong Kong

“A series of appointments to put us in the best position to collaborate and capture the significant growth opportunities we see in Hong Kong.”

That’s how we announced a trio of changes in the leadership of HSBC Hong Kong and Hang Seng Bank earlier this month.

Diana Cesar (pictured left) will return to HSBC from her assignment as Chief Executive of Hang Seng Bank to become Vice Chairman, Hong Kong – a role in which she will advise the Group’s Co-CEOs, Asia and Middle East, on how best to develop the Hong Kong business and maximise its inherent potential.

Luanne Lim (pictured centre), currently CEO for HSBC Hong Kong, will become Executive Director and Chief Executive, Hang Seng Bank.

Maggie Ng (pictured right) will take on the responsibilities of CEO, HSBC Hong Kong, in addition to her current role as HSBC’s Head of Retail Banking and Wealth in the market.

“We're already the market leader in Hong Kong, and have substantial further opportunities to invest and grow,” said David Liao, HSBC’s Co-CEO, Asia and Middle East.

“Both HSBC Hong Kong and Hang Seng Bank have vital roles to play in this. Diana, Luanne and Maggie will all continue to play an important part in delivering growth in this key home market.”

The changes will become effective in October, subject to regulatory approval of the Hang Seng Bank CEO appointment.

Our wealth centres soar to new heights

Take a look inside our two latest wealth centres

We’re continuing to deliver on our wealth strategy with the opening of two wealth centres this month – one in MENAT and a world-record breaker in Hong Kong.

Most recently, in Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE, we opened what is our first wealth centre in the Middle East.

The state-of-the-art hub for our Premier and wealth clients provides an exclusive space for meetings, networking events and engagement with Relationship Managers.

“For three years in a row, the UAE has been the world’s top destination for wealthy investors and entrepreneurs,” said Mohamed Al Marzooqi, our CEO in UAE.

“It’s a growing market segment and its needs in wealth management and cross-border banking align with our greatest strengths.”

Earlier this month, we also unveiled our Premier Elite Wealth Centre on the 99th floor of Hong Kong’s International Commerce Centre at Elements – earning it a Guinness World Record as ‘the world’s highest bank in a building’.

Towering 388 metres above ground and spanning 23,000 square feet, the wealth centre enables high-net-worth customers to discuss their wealth ambitions with our team of about 100 Relationship Managers and wealth specialists, in a private space.

“This new wealth centre forms a strategic triangle with our existing outlets in the district, enabling us to meet the diverse banking needs of customers, especially in the Greater Bay Area,” said Janet Pang, Head of Distribution, Wealth and Personal Banking, Hong Kong.

Customers will also enjoy access to HSBC Life’s inaugural Longevity Centre – bringing premium health and wellness services into the heart of wealth management.

Making connections in China

Catch the highlights from our two events in Shenzhen (duration 2:59)

HSBC China Conference 2025

Duration: 2:59

Speakers:


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HSBC 160th Anniversary

[Man]

Welcome to the HSBC 12th Annual China Conference.

[David]

So happy to be here in Shenzhen to welcome over a thousand clients working through 130 companies in our annual China Conference.

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David Liao
Co-Chief Executive, Asia and Middle East, HSBC

[Jo]

HSBC is the number one international bank in China, so no one knows the expectations of Chinese customers better than we do.

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Jo Miyake
Head of Banking, Asia and Middle East, Corporate and Institutional Banking, HSBC

[Jo]

We’ve brought together international and domestic experts, but we’re also marrying capital seekers and capital providers.

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Noah Fraser
Senior Vice President, China Operations US-China Business Council

[Noah]

The HSBC China Conference has the convening power that no one else quite does.

[Noah]

This conference brings together people from all over mainland China, Hong Kong and globally.

[Lucy]

I think historically people just look at China as an exporter.

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Lucy Liu
Portfolio Manager, Global Emerging Markets Equities, BlackRock

[Lucy]

But increasingly, China actually is leading on various fronts, which represents a lot of opportunities for investors.

[Ye]

The Chinese innovation economy is really booming because all the resources are coming together.

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Ye Tian
Founder and CEO, RoboScience

[Ye]

The entire country is focusing on innovation and technology.

[Dr Wang]

It’s a great opportunity for us to come to the HSBC China Conference.

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Dr Liwei Wang
Founder, Weitu AI

[Dr Wang]

We can connect with people from different backgrounds, not only from the research background, but also from the finance and many other industries.

[David]

The HSBC China Conference and the HSBC China Wealth Summit cannot be more complementary to each other.

Many of the China Conference investors are managing wealth, so the transition is seamless.

[Barry]

The key theme of this year’s China Wealth Summit is resilience.

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Barry O’Byrne
CEO, International Wealth and Premier Banking, HSBC

[Barry]

So, we want to be the bank that stands alongside our customers to enable them to make confident, long-term decisions as they think about wealth and they think about planning for the future.

[Jefferey]

I joined this summit because I’ve been here for the past two years, and I found it very useful.

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Jefferey Chan
HSBC Premier customer

[Jefferey]

It helped me on my investments and on my work.

HSBC is a very important partner for me.

[Roberta]

When I first came to China in 1979, I could say it was all potential.

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Roberta Lipson
Founder, United Family Healthcare and Vice Chair, New Frontier Health

[Roberta]

Now, China is at a whole different level of living standard, GDP, but there’s still a huge opportunity for growth, especially in this dynamic city of Shenzhen.

[George]

Shenzhen historically has been the centre of innovation and reform for China, and it’s been a hotbed of technology growth.

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George Sun
Head of Global Markets Asia-Pacific, HSBC

[George]

So, you see investors wanting to come into Shenzhen and then Chinese clients going out into the world from Shenzhen.

[David]

HSBC is so excited by the enormity, vibrancy and the creativity of this market.

We’re keenly looking forward to the prospect of the future.

[Man]

Thank you very much.

[Man]

Thanks for joining the event.

See you next year.

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HSBC 160th Anniversary

HSBC | Opening up a world of opportunity

© HSBC Group 2026

We brought together more than 1,500 business leaders, policymakers, industry experts, investors and customers at two HSBC events in Shenzhen.

They explored China’s long-term economic strategy and investment opportunities, and also shared insights on wealth and planning for the future.

At the two-day HSBC 12th Annual China Conference, more than 30 external speakers shared their perspectives on China’s economic priorities, trade partnerships, investment opportunities and AI developments.

Away from the discussions, robot demonstrations and electric vehicle test drives provided some entertainment for the delegates.

“China’s economy is steadily transitioning from traditional growth engines toward higher-tech, globally competitive companies,” said Jo Miyake, our Head of Banking, Asia and Middle East, Corporate and Institutional Banking.

“This shift is reshaping capital flows, innovation priorities, and global engagement.”

Prior to the conference, our 3rd Annual China Investor Wealth Summit took place. The event offered more than 350 affluent and high-net-worth clients exposure to the latest wealth management insights, delivered by business leaders, economists and academia.

“We’re seeing more clients think like long-term investors. They’re focused on resilience, liquidity, risk, and how to prepare for uncertainty – while still capturing opportunity,” said Barry O’Byrne, our CEO, International Wealth and Premier Banking.

Our Hexagon’s had a temporary makeover

Henry Steiner, the man behind the HSBC Hexagon (duration 1:47)

HSBC Henry Steiner

Duration: 00:01:47

Speakers:


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HSBC 160th Anniversary

[Henry]

It's exactly the way I did it the first time.

This is how I scribbled it.

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Henry Steiner’s Hexagon sketch for HSBC’s 160th Anniversary

[Henry]

I have to say I love my work.

It's kind of charming to show how it began.

It's rather nice that this is for the 160th anniversary of the bank.

I'm very touched.

Every project is a new one.

Every client has their own problems, and I'm here to fix them.

The most important thing about corporate identity is that it's easy to spot.

That you recognise it from something else, and it's original.

It has to be because that's what the company is.

The bank’s flag has this cross on it.

Then we added the ears on the side, which is very important and which distinguishes this identity.

But it took five years to come up with something successful that the public and the bank could be happy with.

It was time well spent and I'm very proud of it.

It's unusual to have something like this where a sketch becomes the symbol for the 160th year, and it's nice to show that it comes from human beings.

It's fun.

It's casual.

This is another way of looking at it or playing with it.

I'm thrilled.

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By Henry Steiner for HSBC’s 160th Anniversary

HSBC 160th Anniversary

HSBC | Opening up a world of opportunity

© HSBC Group 2026

A special hand-sketched version of the HSBC Hexagon has been created to mark our 160th anniversary.

And it was designed by none other than Henry Steiner – the creative force behind our longstanding corporate logo.

From his original sketchbook creations to his new hand-drawn version, Henry’s work reflects the enduring spirit of our brand.

Our Hexagon is more than just a symbol of our headquarters, our branches, and our services and products. It represents our international connections and brand trust built up with our customers. This anniversary marks a moment to celebrate that.

Learn more about the history of the Hexagon(opens in new window)(opens in new window) (opens in new window).

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