HSBC is the world's local bank. Headquartered
in London, HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial
services organisations in the world. HSBC's international
network comprises over 9,500 offices in 76 countries and territories
in Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, the Americas, the Middle
East and Africa.
With listings on the London, Hong Kong,
New York, Paris and Bermuda stock exchanges, shares in HSBC
Holdings plc are held by nearly 200,000 shareholders in some
100 countries and territories. The shares are traded on the
New York Stock Exchange in the form of American Depositary
Receipts.
Through an international network linked
by advanced technology, including a rapidly growing e-commerce
capability, HSBC provides a comprehensive range of financial
services: personal financial services; commercial banking;
corporate, investment banking and markets; private banking;
and other activities.