HSBC is a British multinational banking and financial services organisation founded in 1865. Headquartered in London, it operates in over 50 countries and territories with a network of more than 140 offices, serving more than 40 million customers worldwide.
The bank provides comprehensive services across four main business areas: retail banking and wealth management for individual customers, commercial banking for businesses, global banking and markets for institutional clients including major corporations and governments, and global private banking. Its stated purpose is to "open up a world of opportunity" by connecting customers to what matters most to them, facilitating international trade and wealth creation, and enabling individuals and businesses to achieve financial goals across borders.
