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Tag: HSBC
HSBC partners with WWF/WRI to fund climate start-ups
The Climate Solutions Partnership will focus on start-ups addressing biodiversity and transitioning energy growth to renewables in Asia.
HSBC set to hire 1,000 wealth staff in Asia this year
The expansion is part of a five-year strategy to build the bank’s regional presence.
HSBC Malaysia introduces online fund platform
HSBC customers can buy and sell a range of unit trusts on its Malaysia mobile app for the first time.
China sets quotas for Wealth Connect
The draft rules have been posted to solicit comment a year after the Greater Bay Area (GBA) cross-border scheme was announced.
FSA people moves (28 April – 4 May 2021)
Schroders makes two senior promotions; J. Safra Sarasin and from BMO; Manulife’s Greater China push; Blackstone expands ESG team; and more.
HSBC stresses wealth management growth
Asia will be the focus of expansion, according to the bank’s CIO.
HSBC extends product range to rich clients
The bank’s “Jade” customers in Hong Kong can now buy assets previously only available to institutional and private banking investors.
FSA people moves (21 – 27 April 2021)
HSBC AM appoints new global head of institutional business; Eastspring creates intermediary sales role in the US; Citi names new global head of PB; UK’s FCA steps up ESG focus with new hire; and more.
Asian investors struggle to find ESG products
There is a disconnect between intentions and actions among the region’s investors, according to a HSBC Asset Management (AM) survey.
