John Flint

HSBC Holdings Plc engages in the provision of banking and financial services. It operates through the following business segments: Retail Banking and Wealth Management, Commercial Banking, Global Banking and Markets, Global Private Banking, and Corporate Centre. The Retail Banking and Wealth Management segment consists of retail banking, wealth management, asset management, and insurance. The Commercial Banking segment offers banking products and services. The Global Banking and Markets segment includes transaction banking, financing, advisory, capital markets, and risk management services. The Global Private Banking offers transaction banking, financing, advisory, capital markets and risk management services to high net worth individuals and families. The Corporate Centre segment is comprises of central treasury, including balance sheet management, other legacy businesses, interests in associates and joint ventures, central stewardship costs and the UK bank levy. The company was founded on January 1, 1959 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

HSBC-GAM HK’s investment approach combines top-down asset allocation with bottom-up sector and security selection, and is primarily based on the range of funds managed within the parent group. Research is shared within HSBC. The firm manages country specialist equity funds, focused on Asian countries including China and India, seeking to invest in companies with growth potential, a competitive edge on export markets, quality management, a favorable regulatory environment and access to low-cost labor and raw materials. Key selection criteria include profit margins, return on investment and capital resources. HSBC-GAM HK’s multi-manager strategy results from a global manager selection process across asset classes and market-cap, combining quantitative analysis with qualitative research which leverages the parent group's on-the-ground presence and local expertise. They also actively manage cash assets. Their liquidity funds cover a variety of currencies and markets globally.

HSBC Private Bank-UK is a conservative investment manager focused on capital preservation through long-term investing by using the principles of diversification and strategic asset allocation. The firm's discretionary investment strategy follows a top-down approach. They look for higher returns while minimizing risk. Macro-economic analysis is used for their bond investment process. Equities are selected based on key trends and expected returns. Hedge funds are designed following absolute return strategies with the aim to increase returns and lower volatility.