HSBC is one of the world's largest banks and financial services institutions, provides services to more than 37 million customers through four global business including: Retail banking and wealth management, business and financial, global banking and capital markets and global private banking. The business network spreads to Europe, Asia, the MiddleEast, Africa, North America and Latin America, covering 70 countries and regions worldwide, with more than 4,000 offices around the world.

HSBC Holdings are listed on the Stock Exchanges in London, Hong Kong, New York, Paris and Bermuda, with approximately 204,000 shareholders in 133 countries and territories.