About HSBC
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.
Listed on the London, Hong Kong, New York and Bermuda stock exchanges, shares in HSBC Holdings plc are held by around 180,000 shareholders in 126 countries and territories.
Read more about HSBC on our corporate website
HSBC in Thailand
HSBC opened for business as Thailand’s first commercial bank in 1888 and introduced the country’s first banknotes. Find out more about the bank’s history.
Investor relations
Current and potential investors can find information about HSBC, including financial results, dividends, announcements and presentations, on our corporate website.
Careers
We offer a world of interesting and varied opportunities. We encourage our people to be their best in an inclusive environment. Find details on our corporate website.
Company history
HSBC was born from one simple idea – a local bank serving international needs. In March 1865, HSBC opened its doors for business in Hong Kong. Today we are one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organisations.
Purpose, values and strategy
Our ambition is to be the preferred international financial partner for our clients.
Sustainability
Since its foundation in 1865, HSBC has helped serve the needs of a changing world. We recognise our wider commitments to the communities in which we operate and understand that economic growth must also be sustainable.
Inclusion
We believe diversity benefits our customers, business and people. Find out more about how different perspectives and an inclusive culture help us create opportunities, innovate, manage risk and grow in a sustainable way.