HSBC

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HSBC
Stands forHongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation
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HSBC stands for Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, a company and brand abbreviation.

British multinational bank, one of the largest in the world, with major operations in Hong Kong, the UK and across Asia. Headquartered in London.

Example: My HSBC account works in both London and Hong Kong.

Usage notes

Founded in Hong Kong in 1865 by Scottish banker Thomas Sutherland to finance trade between Europe and Asia. It bought Britain's Midland Bank in 1992 and moved its headquarters to London in 1993. The holding company is HSBC Holdings plc.

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