The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited opened in Hong Kong on 3 March 1865 and in Shanghai one month later. It was the first locally owned bank to operate according to Scottish banking principles.
The bank provides wholesale banking services in New Zealand, which includes Commercial Banking and financial institutions and governments, along with Markets and Securities Services. Each of these businesses is primarily focused on supporting internationally oriented clients in New Zealand that benefit from the HSBC Group’s unique global network and international financial capabilities.
HSBC operates in New Zealand as a branch of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, incorporated in Hong Kong SAR.