HSBC Holdings plc is a British multinational investment bank and financial services holding company. It is the largest bank in Europe by total assets, with operations in 64 countries and territories.
Description: HSBC Holdings plc is a British universal bank and financial services group headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1865 to finance trade between Asia and the West, HSBC has grown into one of the world's largest banking and financial services organizations. The bank operates through four global businesses: Wealth and Personal Banking, Commercial Banking, Global Banking and Markets, and Global Private Banking. HSBC serves around 40 million customers across its global network, with a strong presence in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. The company is listed on the London, Hong Kong, New York, Paris, and Bermuda stock exchanges, and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.