HSBC Holdings plc is a British multinational banking and financial services organisation founded in 1865. Headquartered in London, England, it operates in over 50 countries and territories with more than 140 offices, serving more than 40 million customers globally.
The bank provides comprehensive services through four main business lines: Retail Banking and Wealth Management for individual customers; Commercial Banking for businesses; Global Banking and Markets for institutional clients; and Global Private Banking for high-net-worth individuals.
HSBC's stated purpose is to "open up a world of opportunity" by connecting customers to what matters most to them. The organisation serves clients across the banking and financial services industry verticals.
