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17 Apr 2026

Over three days in Hong Kong, 5,000 delegates joined us at our Global Investment Summit (GIS) to hear insights and discussions about a wide range of topics – from geopolitics to new technologies – and to exchange ideas, challenge assumptions and get business done.

In its third year, this unique HSBC event brought together policy makers, visionaries, business leaders and investors for hosted panels and breakout sessions.

Featuring more than 70 speakers, it focused on three main themes – new networks of influence, new networks of finance and trade, and new networks of innovation.

Brendan Nelson, our Group Chairman

Our Group Chairman Brendan Nelson was the first speaker to address attendees, setting the stage for the summit’s exploration of the forces creating rapid change and reshaping the international financial system.

He covered geopolitical and macroeconomic developments, technology and innovation, and more broadly, the risks and the opportunities that will underpin the new networks connecting the global economy.

“This summit is both timely and, I believe, valuable for all of us,” Brendan said. “By bringing together such a knowledgeable group of leaders, who have had first-hand experience in shaping the industries and sectors that are in the headlines today and that affect us all, for open and constructive dialogue, we can add context and perspective to our collective thinking.”

Super-connector summit (duration 3:13) Hear from delegates at GIS 2026

HSBC Global Investment Summit (GIS) 2026 wrap-up

Duration: 3:13

Speakers:

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Brendan Nelson, Group Chairman, HSBC

[Brendan]

It is actually, for me, a great pleasure to welcome you to HSBC’s third Global Investment Summit.

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Georges Elhedery, Group CEO, HSBC

[Georges]

The Global Investment Summit is a global conversation taking place right here in Hong Kong.

We are bringing together clients to share insights and ideas to understand what’s happening now, and inform what decisions they make next.

[Michael]

We’ve attracted 5,000 clients from around the world.

80% are C-suite type of individuals.

Markets don’t move without politics.

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Michael Roberts, CEO, HSBC Bank plc and CEO, Corporate and Institutional Banking

Technology doesn’t scale without capital.

All these things come together; they intersect at GIS.

[David]

Hong Kong is really the capital of international connectivity.

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David Liao, Co-CEO, Asia and Middle East, HSBC

So, it’s a very natural place for HSBC to host a GIS here, connecting the international investors, regional corporates, as well as great thought leaders and speakers to share the best ideas.

[Patrick]

Upstairs, there’s also business happening.

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Patrick George, Global Head of Markets and Securities Services, HSBC

There is in excess of 240 companies from around the world, meeting our key institutional clients.

There are going to be more than 6,700 one-on-one meetings.

Our clients are trying to navigate a very complicated and complex world.

This is why we are here.

[Janet]

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Dr Janet Yellen, Secretary, US Department of the Treasury (2021-5), Chair, Board of Governors, US Federal Reserve (2014-8)

HSBC has convened an incredibly knowledgeable group of investors who understand the global economy very well.

This is such a difficult time with so much uncertainty, sharing insights is very valuable.

[Rachel]

Talking to people today, I think the main benefit is exactly that.

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Rachel Lord, Head of International, BlackRock

We’ve been meeting people in the corridors as we walk between the different audiences.

It’s the conversations that happen around the edges as well as the content.

[Kate]

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Kate Ferry, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, Burberry Group

So alongside sharing perspectives with others in the luxury industry and indeed from the broad array of sectors.

Of course, it’s also a really efficient way of connecting companies with capital.

I’ve had a number of really excellent investor meetings with investors from the region and with investors globally.

[Barry]

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

The HSBC Global Investment Summit is where real decisions get shaped.

We think about the bringing together of those that set agendas, allocate capital and build businesses all in one place.

It creates a really unique opportunity for our wealth clients and for our partners.

[Pam]

GIS represents who we are.

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Pam Kaur, Group Chief Financial Officer, HSBC

Connecting our customers, investors and colleagues here in Hong Kong, the spiritual home of HSBC.

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HSBC | Opening up a world of opportunity

© HSBC Group 2026

Our Group CEO Georges Elhedery shared his thoughts on the reshaping of global economics and finance, and how HSBC plans to be at the forefront of this change.

Michael Roberts, CEO, HSBC Bank plc, and CEO of Corporate and Institutional Banking, said a decade of volatility had strengthened business and investor resilience, while Barry O’Byrne, our CEO of International Wealth and Premier Banking, talked about how investors can navigate economic uncertainty with discipline.

Humanoid robot Oli X makes an entrance.

Technology and the role of AI, as well as digital assets and currencies, in the future of the global economy was also a key focus.

Our delegates also saw AI in the real world, witnessing the incredible capabilities of a bionic hand, before being treated to a live on-stage interaction with humanoid robot Oli X.

Our GIS ended with The Wealth Sessions, an exclusive programme for individual investors, entrepreneurs, business owners and senior executives.

They focused on a range of topics, including the global economy, geopolitics and AI – and what this means for the future of wealth and investing.

5,000
The number of individual clients in attendance
6,500+
The number of clients meetings and engagements
1,200+
The number of clients hosted

In-depth discussions

High-profile speakers included:

  • Dr Janet Yellen, former Secretary of the US Department of the Treasury
  • Malcolm Gladwell, best-selling author and journalist
  • Jasmine El-Gamal, Founder and CEO, Averos Strategies
  • Dame Julia Hoggett, CEO, London Stock Exchange
  • Lincoln Pan, Chief Executive Officer, Jardine Matheson

We launched our GIS – built on the power of our international networks – in 2024.

Summing up its importance, Pam Kaur, our Group Chief Financial Officer, said: “GIS represents who we are. Connecting our customers, investors and colleagues here in Hong Kong, the spiritual home of HSBC.”

HSBC Global Investment Summit

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