HSBC, which was founded in 1865 by Scottish expatriate Thomas Sutherland, has found itself at the heart of growing tensions between China and the West.

HSBC has historic ties to the region. It was founded in Hong Kong in 1865 when the city was a British colony in order to finance growing trade between China and Europe, much of it involving opium.

When HSBC ,opened its doors in Hong Kong and Shanghai in 1865, Chinese trade flows were just bubbling up again after the Second Opium War between the ruling Qing dynasty and British and French ...

About HSBC Bank Founded in Hong Kong in 1865, HSBC today has a presence in 62 countries and territories across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa, North America and Latin America.

The bank, incorporated in the 1800s, has branches and subsidiaries in 62 countries across the world - but many don't know what its name actually means ...

Since its founding by a Scot in 1865, HSBC’s business has always been about connecting the world, particularly greater China and the west.

HSBC Holdings says its chief executive officer, Michael Geoghegan, will relocate to Hong Kong from London next year as the group continues to focus its efforts on growing in Asia.

The Asian arm is currently HSBC’s most profitable division, having created approximately $16 billion in dividends over the past three years. Founded in Hong Kong in 1865 and headquartered in the UK ...

Shum said. How can it stand out from competitors? Established in 1865, HSBC has definitely earned its reputation by delivering quality banking and financial services to consumers.

It serves more than 14 million customers in the UK - but many have no idea what HSBC actually stands for. The bank, incorporated in 1865, has branches and subsidiaries in 62 countries across the ...

HSBC is a name many are familiar with. For starters, the bank serves over 14 million customers in the UK, However, countless Brits are clueless about what the acronym stands for. The banking giant ...