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, helping to finance trade between Europe and Asia.
We have been supporting our customers for more than 150 years. Today, we serve around 41 million personal, wealth and corporate customers worldwide in 60 countries and territories.
The experiences of the past century and a half have formed the character of HSBC. A glance at our history explains why we believe in capital strength, in strict cost control and in building long-term relationships with customers.
The bank has weathered change in all forms – revolutions, economic crises, new technologies – and adapted to survive. The resulting corporate character enables HSBC to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
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Members of the Group include HSBC UK Bank plc (formerly Samuel Montagu & Co Limited), founded in 1853, HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt KG (1785), HSBC Guyerzeller Bank AG (1866), HSBC Bank USA (formerly Republic National Bank of New York) (1966) and Crédit Commercial de France (CCF, 1894).
HSBC Private Bank (formerly HSBC Republic) was established on 31 December 1999, when HSBC acquired Republic New York Corporation and Safra Republic Holdings, parent companies of Republic National Bank of New York. Founded in 1966 and built on a banking tradition established during the Ottoman Empire, Republic National Bank of New York specialised in private banking.
The marketing name HSBC Private Bank was adopted on 1 January 2004, building on the heritage of private wealth management brought by international subsidiaries, the strength of our commercial banking relationships and HSBC’s prudent long-term strategy. The use of the label ‘HSBC Private Bank’ refers to HSBC’s worldwide principal private banking business, and is not indicative of any legal entity or relationship.
At HSBC Private Bank, we aim to bring the very best of the HSBC Group to our most valued clients. Our global network, combined with local market knowledge and expertise, sets us apart and connects you to bespoke growth opportunities around the world.