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Asia’s at the centre of the climate tech revolution – and China’s playing the leading role. “China’s showing incredible capability around battery technology, solar, wind, transmission,” says Julian Wentzel, our Group Chief Sustainability Officer. The climate tech investment opportunity in China is among the emerging themes driving conversations around the global economy. Learn more about this and other trends that matter: https://lnkd.in/ezyRvZrW

Fancy being welcomed to the office by a pair of highland icons? HSBC and first direct’s new UK workplace has arrived at Maxim Park, Scotland, with flexible work settings and social areas designed to spark collaboration and connections. So which space would you spend your day in?

We delivered another quarter of positive performance at a time when the economic landscape remains complex and uncertainty persists. Annualised return on average tangible equity was 18.7%, excluding notable items. On the same basis, revenue grew 4% year-on-year to $19.1 billion. Reflecting on our 1Q results, published today, Group CFO Pam Kaur said: “In periods of greater uncertainty, our customers turn to us to help navigate complexity, bringing the financial strength, stability and expertise they know they can rely on from their trusted partner.”

We delivered another positive performance in the first quarter of 2026, which reflects the progress we’re making in creating a simple, more agile, growing HSBC. See more detail on our 1Q numbers, announced today: https://lnkd.in/et5-26-B

Today, our world is more connected – and complex – than ever. In these times of rapid change, our customers need a bank that is there for them through crisis and calm, shocks and shifts – and at many moments in between. Just as we have been since our story began, more than 160 years ago.

When it comes to powering the net zero transition, it isn't just about climate tech – it's about who you're connected to. Forging the right connections could be the difference between businesses leading the transition or falling behind, says Tim Lord, Head of Climate and Energy, HSBC UK. https://lnkd.in/eVZa_7ux #HSBC

Tokenisation is emerging from narrow pockets of the financial system into our mainstream infrastructure, and it brings with it incredible potential to reshape how our clients move money, hold assets and settle their transactions over the next decade. I shared my views in this recent article for the Financial Times, outlining how tokenisation can solve real world challenges through instant global payments, near-instant settlement and smart contracts. Of course, there are barriers to overcome. Investment in infrastructure will be necessary. Interoperability will be key to scalability and efficiencies. The regulatory environment and iron-clad security will be essential for trust and client adoption. Through strong partnership, and by working with regulators, our industry and the wider ecosystem can unlock the significant opportunities digital money presents. Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/enAqhqSw

A significant milestone for our #Tokenized Deposit Service (TDS) as we launch the capability in the United States, adding to our existing markets of Hong Kong, Singapore, Luxembourg, and the UK. TDS combines the familiarity and trust of traditional bank deposits with the speed, transparency, and automation of #blockchain-based rails. At HSBC we’re building the future of finance and money – TDS enables our clients to take their treasuries into tomorrow, helping them better manage their liquidity and streamline their operations. A huge congratulations to the team for this launch. https://lnkd.in/gTC5GsvW Tom Halpin Lewis Lei Sun Preeti Chaturvedi Vincent Lau Jason Henderson

The iconic Hong Kong Rugby Sevens marked its 50th anniversary this weekend - an incredible milestone that was celebrated in style. 🏉🎉 There was world-class rugby on the pitch, unforgettable energy in the stands, and a city-wide celebration like no other. As title sponsors of the HSBC SVNS Series, we recognise the positive economic impact of this sporting event, which brought a total of US$97.7m to the Hong Kong economy in 2025. And what's good for Hong Kong is good for HSBC. #HSBCHK #HSBCSVNS

Back for a third year! Our flagship HSBC Global Investment Summit is a super-connector event for our clients. This week, we've brought together 5,000 industry leaders and experts across 3 days in Hong Kong to share insights and explore the forces that are reshaping the international financial system - from geopolitics to new technologies. Catch up on all the action. #HSBCGlobalSummit