HSBC Holdings plc is the parent company of the HSBC Group, a global banking and financial services organization headquartered in London. Originating from the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation founded in 1865, the holding company was established in 1991. HSBC operates across more than 60 countries and territories in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, North America, and Latin America. Its main business lines are Wealth and Personal Banking, Commercial Banking, and Global Banking and Markets. HSBC is listed on the London Stock Exchange and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and is a constituent of major indices including the FTSE 100 and the Hang Seng Index.
For companies in energy, materials, and chemicals, HSBC provides services such as corporate banking, trade and supply chain finance, cash management, foreign exchange, interest rate and risk management solutions, capital markets access, and advisory services. The bank supports cross-border operations and working capital needs, project and acquisition financing, and sustainability-linked financing. Its global network and sector coverage teams serve multinational chemical producers as well as mid-market suppliers and distributors, with policies and risk frameworks that reflect evolving regulatory and climate-related considerations in capital-intensive industries.
