International Wealth and Premier Banking
Our International Wealth and Premier Banking (IWPB) business serves a growing base of affluent and high-net-worth customers. We support their wealth needs across life stages, generations, and borders – and aim to become the world’s leading international wealth manager, particularly in Asia and the Middle East.
“A once-in-a-lifetime wealth opportunity is unfolding, and HSBC is uniquely placed to lead. In IWPB, we put customers at the centre of everything we do. By combining our international network with deep wealth expertise, we provide the advice and solutions customers need at pivotal moments and across every stage of their wealth journey – so they can move forward with confidence.”
Barry O’Byrne, CEO of International Wealth and Premier Banking
The wealth opportunity
Personal financial assets globally are expected to grow by US$124 trillion by 2030, with Asia Pacific forecast to contribute US$40 trillion.1
We are Asia’s largest wealth manager and the largest international bank in the Middle East. Our presence in the largest and fastest growing wealth hubs and markets means we’re uniquely positioned to support customers as they create, manage, and invest their wealth.
Serving the wealth continuum
Wealth is one of the fastest growing businesses within HSBC and IWPB is a key driver. It brings together Premier Banking (outside of Hong Kong and the UK) and our global Private Bank, Asset Management and Insurance businesses.
By combining our in-house wealth manufacturing capabilities with access to leading third-party providers, we provide a full range of wealth solutions and services, enabling customers to plan, invest, protect, and transfer wealth across jurisdictions.
Premier
Our global proposition is recognised as #1 in Asia2, supporting affluent customers with their wealth, health, international and travel needs.
Private Bank
HSBC Private Bank serves high-net-worth and family office clients, managing more than US$550bn in client balances globally – across 50+ markets and 11 booking centres.
Asset Management
HSBC Asset Management manages over US$900bn in assets and is a leader in Hong Kong and Asia across emerging markets, equities and bonds.
Insurance
HSBC Life is the #1 life insurer in Hong Kong3, providing tailored wealth planning solutions with a focus on affluent and high-net-worth customers.
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Frequently asked questions
See below for answers to some frequently asked questions about this business.
HSBC’s International Wealth and Premier Banking business began operating on 1 January 2025, when HSBC’s current structure took effect. The bank now operates through four core businesses with clear lines of responsibility: Hong Kong, UK, Corporate and Institutional Banking and International Wealth and Premier Banking.
This structure was designed to accelerate the delivery of HSBC’s strategy. It also enables us to focus on the businesses where we have clear competitive advantage and the greatest opportunities to grow.
HSBC’s International Wealth and Premier Banking business comprises Premier Banking outside Hong Kong and the UK, the Private Bank, and our Asset Management and Insurance businesses.
This model enables us to support the full spectrum of wealth customers – from affluent to ultra-high-net-worth – with the aim of being the world’s leading international wealth manager, particularly in Asia and the Middle East.
HSBC’s International Wealth and Premier Banking (IWPB) business focuses on supporting the wealth needs of affluent and high-net-worth customers. Within IWPB, HSBC serves around 2.4 million Premier account holders and more than 35,000 Private Bank clients. IWPB also has access to an acquisition pipeline of around 1 million wholesale customers who bank with our Corporate and Institutional Banking, UK, and Hong Kong businesses.
HSBC’s International Wealth and Premier Banking presence spans the world’s largest and fastest-growing wealth hubs and the corridors that connect them. We focus on the markets where we see the strongest opportunity.
The revenue of HSBC’s International Wealth and Premier Banking (IWPB) business in 2025 was US$14.5 billion – 21% of HSBC Group revenue4. Around 25% of HSBC Group revenue was driven by Wealth relationships across the bank5, and almost half (47%) of IWPB revenue was Wealth fee and other income.
1 BCG Global Wealth Report 2026
2 Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2026 (opens in new window)
3 Hong Kong Insurance Authority. According to the authority’s provisional statistics of the Hong Kong insurance industry, HSBC Life ranked #1 in Hong Kong for individual life new business premiums (2022–2025).
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Content last updated: 22 October 2026