Our purpose
Our purpose – Opening up a world of opportunity – explains why we exist. We’re here to use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to open up new kinds of opportunity for our customers. We’re bringing together the people, ideas and capital that nurture progress and growth, helping to create a better world – for our customers, our people, our investors, our communities and the planet we all share.
Purpose, values and strategy
Our ambition is to be the preferred international financial partner for our clients.
Businesses and customers
Our global businesses serve around 40 million customers. They range from individual savers and investors to some of the world’s biggest companies and governments.
Leadership and governance
Meet our board of directors and senior management and find out more about our approach to corporate governance.
Our climate strategy
We’re mobilising finance and accelerating innovation to help drive the transition to a global net zero economy.
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Digital banking
HSBC is investing in innovative technology to make banking for customers easier and more secure.
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Our people and communities
We are committed to helping our people to develop their skills in an inclusive environment – and to supporting the communities where we operate.
ESG highlights
Our history
HSBC was established in 1865 to finance trade between Europe and Asia. The experiences of the past 150 years have helped form the bank’s character across the world.
Contact us
Need to get in touch with us? Find out the best contact details for customers, investors, jobseekers and journalists.
Annual General Meeting
Find out what happened at our 2022 AGM and watch a replay of the event.
Enduring the pandemic together
We are continuing to support customers and communities affected by Covid-19 outbreaks in 2022.
Insight
The role data plays in building a more diverse bank
HSBC’s Global Head of Inclusion Carolanne Minashi explains why data is key to driving lasting change within the bank and beyond.
Web3: It’s time to level up
Web 1.0 and 2.0? Been there, done that. Find out what Web3 has in store for you – or digital you.
How drones and robots could help feed the world
Disruptive technologies are poised to deliver smarter and more sustainable farming, our researchers say.