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Mohammed Al Sultan appointed to HSBC Qatar leadership team
Mohammed Jassim Al Sultan has been appointed to the role of Head of Human Resources for HSBC in Qatar. Mohammed has over 18 years’ experience in Human Resources in the media and Retail / Consumer Goods industries.
HSBC Appoints Head of Global Private Banking in Kuwait, Launching Onshore Advisory Services
(KUWAIT) - HSBC has launched onshore wealth management advisory services in Kuwait, expanding HSBC’s Global Private Bank offering in the country as part of HSBC’s commitment to provide investment and wealth management solutions to support clients to achieve their ambitions.
HSBC Kuwait named Best Investment Bank for the fourth consecutive year
This recognition came in addition to three other wins for HSBC across the Middle East, including Best Bank for Transaction Services & Best Bank for Financing in Middle East.
The sun is shining on Middle East solar energy - here’s why
The solar energy industry has developed rapidly across Middle Eastern markets in recent years, boosted by falling photovoltaic (PV) technology costs and a desire by national governments to demonstrate leadership on climate action.
HSBC, SAB affirm Saudi and China economic potential
Co-hosted by HSBC Saudi Arabia CEO Faris AlGhannam and SAB CEO Tony Cripps, the event was attended by business leaders from among China’s leading publicly listed companies, as well as start-ups, covering a range of sectors including biotech, FinTech, investment funds and Artificial Intelligence.
HSBC official underpins need for global shift in fossil economy
The current “one-to-one” investment ratios for renewables to fossil fuels must evolve rapidly, according to an HSBC spokesperson, who called for a global shift in the global energy economy. Zoe Knight, HSBC Group Head, Centre of Sustainable Finance, Head of Climate Change MENAT, lauded Qatar’s cleantech initiatives and efforts to add more renewables into its energy mix.
News archive
2023
August
14 Aug 2023 HSBC Appoints Head of Global Private Banking in Kuwait, Launching Onshore Advisory Services
July
18 Jul 2023 HSBC Kuwait named Best Investment Bank for the fourth consecutive year
10 Jul 2023 The sun is shining on Middle East solar energy - here’s why
June
11 Jun 2023 HSBC, SAB affirm Saudi and China economic potential
10 Jun 2023 HSBC official underpins need for global shift in fossil economy
May
22 May 2023 How JETPs can accelerate our path to net zero
11 May 2023 HSBC sees great Middle East-China growth potential
8 May 2023 Collaborating for climate action
April
27 Apr 2023 HSBC UAE makes senior leadership appointments as it accelerates growth in MENAT region
26 Apr 2023 Asia-MENAT corridor potential: Opportunities abound for both regions
March
27 Mar 2023 Appointment of Global Head of Markets & Securities Services
3 Mar 2023 HSBC marks 40 years of doing business in Egypt with new female entrepreneurship programme
1 Mar 2023 UAE rated highest for expat lifestyle, earnings and family stability
February
24 Feb 2023 HSBC voted Middle East’s best bank for trade finance in Euromoney poll
6 Feb 2023 Middle East executives among world’s most optimistic on growth
January
26 Jan 2023 UAE mid-market businesses top global poll on growth outlook for 2023
23 Jan 2023 Climate change: new year, new COP presidency, three new challenges
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Hong Kong leads the way in trust-based philanthropy
An unrestricted, no-strings attached approach to philanthropic giving is growing in popularity in Asia - and Hong Kong is at the forefront, says Dorothy Chan.
Quantum computers’ ‘ChatGPT moment’ is coming
The world is on the cusp of a quantum revolution and we must be ready for the opportunities and threats that will bring, says Philip Intallura.
Indecision is Australia Inc’s biggest risk
The government and businesses must work in tandem to avoid missing out on enticing opportunities in Southeast Asia, says Antony Shaw.