

Under the Banyan Tree by HSBC Global Research
HSBC Global Research
HSBC's Fred Neumann and Herald van der Linde break down the key drivers shaping economies and equity markets across Asia. Subscribe now. For more from HSBC Global Research,email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com. Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 24, 2025 • 19min
China EVs: cost, competition and karaoke machines
Fred Neumann sits down with Head of China Autos research Yuqian Ding to talk all things EV in China, from scale and competition to autonomous driving and tank turns.For more content from HSBC Global Investment Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearch. And don't forget to follow our global podcast "The Macro Brief" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com for any questions.Disclosures and Disclaimers: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/DXgQnBt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 17, 2025 • 18min
The economists' guide to summer in Asia
Fred Neumann is joined by fellow Asia economists Erin Xin, Aris Dacanay and Justin Feng for a look at the key economic and political events coming up in the region in the next few months.For more content from HSBC Global Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearch. And don't forget to follow our global podcast "The Macro Brief" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com for any questions.Disclosures and Disclaimers: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/MNXDdMq Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10, 2025 • 20min
Hong Kong continues to evolve
With record-setting IPOs and more cash coming in from across the border, Fred Neumann sits down with Michelle Kwok and Erin Xin to talk about Hong Kong’s latest iteration as a world-leading centre for finance and beyond.For more content from HSBC Global Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearch. And don't forget to follow our global podcast "The Macro Brief" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com for any questions.Disclosures and Disclaimers: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/CmkRdVM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 4, 2025 • 13min
Asia awaits Trump’s call on tariffs
With President Trump’s 9 July tariff deadline looming, Fred Neumann takes a look at what US levies on Asian goods could mean for the region.For more content from HSBC Global Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearch. And don't forget to follow our global podcast "The Macro Brief" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com for any questions.Disclosures and Disclaimers: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/C7RfQkv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 2025 • 14min
Fun facts from your friendly equity strategists
Herald van der Linde and Prerna Garg take the pulse of Asia's consumer, airline, autos and pharma sectors through the lens of our latest "Ten surprising statistics" report.For more content from HSBC Global Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearch. And don't forget to follow our global podcast "The Macro Brief" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com for any questions.Disclosures and Disclaimers: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/lDDTdQb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 19, 2025 • 14min
Predictability in an unpredictable world
Herald van der Linde welcomes Global Head of Transport Research Parash Jain and Asia Equity Strategist Prerna Garg into the studio for a discussion on the impact of Middle East tensions on Asian markets, economics and global shipping.For more content from HSBC Global Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearch. And don't forget to follow our global podcast "The Macro Brief" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com for any questions.Disclosures and Disclaimers: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/Rc9xgDh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 2025 • 14min
Asian investors and US volatility
With uncertainty still rife in the US, Fred Neumann and Herald van der Linde consider what could happen if Asian investors were to shift their focus from US investments and start looking closer to home.For more content from HSBC Global Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearch. And don't forget to follow our global podcast "The Macro Brief" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com for any questions.Disclosures and Disclaimers: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/gPtXrB6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 5, 2025 • 14min
Korea at a crossroads?
Herald van der Linde sits down with Economist Jin Choi and Equity Strategist Prerna Garg to discuss the future of Korea's economic and corporate landscape under the presidency of Lee Jae-myung.For more content from HSBC Global Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearch. And don't forget to follow our global podcast "The Macro Brief" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com for any questions.Disclosures and Disclaimers: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/WcHxmzl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 2025 • 12min
What to do with the world’s largest cash pile
Herald van der Linde sits down with Prerna Garg to discuss what mainland Chinese savers could do with a mind-bending USD22trn in savings, and what that could imply for markets at home and beyond.For more content from HSBC Global Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearch. And don't forget to follow our global podcast "The Macro Brief" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com for any questions.Disclosures and Disclaimers: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/tsnBdzn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 22, 2025 • 16min
Are rising US bond yields good for Asia?
Herald van der Linde and Fred Neumann sit down to discuss what rising US Treasury yields could mean for savings, fund flows and company listings across Asia.For more content from HSBC Global Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearch. And don't forget to follow our global podcast "The Macro Brief" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Email us at AskResearch@hsbc.com for any questions.Disclosures and Disclaimers: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/npHhLZq Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.