HSBC

Founded in 1865, HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organisations, serving more than 40 million customers through its global businesses: Wealth and Personal Banking, Commercial Banking, and Global Banking & Markets. HSBC's network covers 64 countries and territories in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa, North America and Latin America.

Listed on the London, Hong Kong, New York and Bermuda stock exchanges, shares in HSBC Holdings plc are held by around 194,000 shareholders in 130 countries and territories.