HSBC Holdings plc (London: HSBA)
London
E14 5HQ, United Kingdom (Map) Phone: +44-20-7991-8888
Fax: +44-20-7992-4880
Primary US Office:
Subscribers Only http://www.hsbc.com
Overview
HSBC would be a real alphabet soup if the company's name reflected its geographic diversity. One of the world's largest banking groups by assets, HSBC Holdings owns subsidiaries throughout Europe, Hong Kong and the rest of the Asia/Pacific region, the Middle East and Africa, and the Americas. All told, the company has some 7,500 locations in more than 80 countries. Its activities include consumer and commercial banking, credit cards, private banking, investment banking, and leasing. Its North American operations comprise HSBC USA, HSBC Bank Canada, HSBC Bank Bermuda, and Grupo Financiero HSBC in Mexico.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for HSBC Holdings plc (London: HSBA)
| Company Type | Public (London: HSBA; NYSE: HBC [ADR]) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2010 Sales (mil.) | £63,940.6 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | (4.6%) |
| 2010 Net Income (mil.) | £8,506.0 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 125.6% |
| 2010 Employees | 307,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 1.7% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for HSBC Holdings plc (London: HSBA)
| Chairman | Douglas J. Flint (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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|---|---|
| CEO and Director | Stuart T. Gulliver |
| Group Managing Director and Group Chief Technology and Services Officer | Kenneth M. (Ken) Harvey |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of HSBC Holdings plc (London: HSBA)
There are 19 competitors for HSBC; see more.Significant Developments
View company events at HSBC Holdings plc (London: HSBA) such as IPOs, bankruptcies, or executive changes
| Event | Details |
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| Top Executive Change | Subscribers get full details -- view a sample |
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Subsidiaries/affiliates of HSBC Holdings plc (London: HSBA)
- Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V.
- Hang Seng Bank Limited
- HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited
- HSBC France
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HSBC North America Holdings Inc.
Rankings from Hoover's UK
See how HSBC Holdings plc (London: HSBA) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- Dow Jones Global Titans
- #18 in FT Global 500 (June 2011)
- FTSE 100
- Hang Seng
- STOXX Europe 50

