With the global headquarter in London, the HSBC Group is one of the largest banking and financial services organizations in the world. It operates in 87 countries and territories. The HSBC brand is worth $28.5 billion and is recognized as the most valuable banking brand in the world.
HSBC Australia offers a comprehensive range of financial and banking services. These include: personal, business, commercial and corporate financial services, treasury and financial markets, trade finance, securities custody and investment advisory.
HSBC started business operation in Australia in 1965 and “HSBC” brand was adopted by Australian subsidiaries in 1999.
Principal HSBC Group members in Australia are HSBC Bank Australia Limited and The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.
The group with a local headquarter in Sydney operates through a network of 31 branches and offices across the country.
Day to day money management products and services offered by HSBC are: current and saving accounts, term deposits and cash management (also in foreign currencies). Individual clients can also benefit from personal and home loans, HSBC credit cards and other services.
HSBC assure high level of online baking security and was the first bank in Australia to provide online users with second factor authentication via online security device.
HSBC was awarded several accolades in recognitions for its high quality products and services, including: Best Cash Management Bank Australia by Euromoney (2010), Best Australian Consumer Internet Bank by Global Finance magazine (2010), Home Lender of the Year by AFR Smart Investor Blue Ribbon Awards (2010) and Best Transactor Credit Card by Money magazine (2010).