HSBC CEO Michael Roberts Talks Company Restructuring
May 23, 2024
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HSBC US CEO, Michael Roberts, discusses the company's increased in-person attendance in its New York office, emphasizing its US footprint. Topics covered include revitalizing core capabilities, strategic focus on international commercial banking and wealth management, navigating trade uncertainties, leadership transitions, and strategic growth in global banking.
HSBC's in-person attendance has doubled in its New York office post-restructuring, bolstering its US presence.
HSBC provides expertise to help companies navigate trade uncertainties amidst rising tariffs and trade liberalism.
Deep dives
HSBC's Transformation Plan
HSBC's transformation plan, initiated in 2020, led to a significant restructuring aimed at focusing on international core capabilities. By deconstructing and rebuilding the bank's operations, HSBC now serves international clients in a more specialized and disciplined manner, particularly focusing on trade and entrepreneurs. This strategic shift towards a more concentrated and disciplined approach has positioned HSBC to serve both wholesale and retail clients uniquely and effectively.
Adapting to Changing Trade Environment
The current period of rising tariffs and trade liberalism challenges companies globally. HSBC, as the largest trade bank, offers expertise to help navigate through trade uncertainties by assisting companies in managing their trade activities across various regions. Despite the unpredictability in trade policies, HSBC aims to support clients by providing advice and solutions to manage and adapt effectively to the changing trade landscape.
Navigating Business Growth and Market Dynamics
HSBC emphasizes the significance of predictability in policies, including interest rates, for companies to make strategic investments and operate efficiently. By addressing uncertainty through policy clarity, businesses can adjust to varying rate environments and enhance their production capabilities. Amidst evolving market conditions, HSBC remains well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities by supporting international companies entering the US market, facilitating capital raising, and maintaining a client-centric approach to business growth.
Michael Roberts, HSBC US CEO, says the company's in-person attendance has doubled to 80% in it's New York office since they moved, helping the firm establish more of a footprint in the US. Roberts spoke with Bloomberg's Manus Cranny.