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We bring together thought leaders, industry experts and banking specialists to discuss the latest thinking, trends and issues that are driving international growth and creating opportunities for businesses to build networks in global markets.Join us as we discuss the latest insights on Global Economics, ESG, Payments and Cash Management, Emerging Markets, Global Trade, Supply Chains, cutting-edge Financial Technology and more.For more information about anything you heard on this podcast or to learn how HSBC can help your business find international growth opportunities, please visit https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/.Hosted on Zencastr. See https://zencastr.com/privacy-policy for more information.
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Sep 29, 2025 • 15min
Perspectives: The rise of AI robotics
Ye Tian, Founder and CEO of RoboScience, joins Zhenyi Tang, Head of Banking, Corporate and Institutional Banking, HSBC China, for a discussion on RoboScience’s start-up journey, the rise of AI-powered robotics, and AI innovation in China. This episode was recorded on the sidelines of HSBC’s 12th Annual China Conference in Shenzhen on 2 September 2025.Disclaimer: Views of external guest speakers do not represent those of HSBC.

Sep 26, 2025 • 19min
The Macro Brief – Market resilience amid global risks
Janet Henry, Global Chief Economist, looks at how the world economy is muddling through despite substantial challenges, while Ali Cakiroglu, Emerging Markets Strategist, explains why investors are becoming more bullish on EM assets.Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/20/smqScSgStay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research.

Sep 25, 2025 • 18min
Under the Banyan Tree – India: Tariffs, tax cuts and expensive visa hikes
Pranjul Bhandari, Chief India Economist and Strategist, joins Fred to discuss the outlook for India's economy at a time of higher-than-expected US tariffs, visa changes and domestic reform.Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/lTWL7T7Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research.

Sep 23, 2025 • 26min
Treasury Beyond Borders - Treasury's AI future: Balancing efficiency, trust and human judgement
Artificial intelligence is starting to make a tangible impact in treasury, from sharper forecasting to faster decision-making.In this episode of Treasury Beyond Borders, Rahul Badhwar, Global Head of Corporate Sales, Markets and Securities Services, HSBC and Allen Li, Global Head of Digital and Distribution, Markets and Securities Services, HSBC discuss how treasurers can benefit from AI today, and where its limits remain. They debate the role of AI in automating workflows, improving data analysis, and supporting risk management – while underlining the importance of governance, transparency, and human judgement. The episode also introduces HSBC AI Markets, a platform that brings data, analytics, and execution together for more efficient treasury operations.Disclaimers:HSBC AI Markets is for existing clients. The information contained in marketing materials is for demonstration only. The Bank is not responsible for any loss, damage, or other consequences of any kind that you may incur or suffer as a result of, arising from or relating to your use or reference of the information in this material. The information provided to you on HSBC AI Markets is intended only for professional sophisticated and/or eligible clients, investors or counterparties.HSBC AI Markets allows users to access certain HSBC data using Natural Language Processing (‘NLP’) which provides the ability to interpret and comprehend human language. The NLP parser employed by HSBC AI Markets will attempt to match a user’s query to the appropriate answer based on the data available to it. Aspects of this NLP model use Machine Learning which is a subset of artificial intelligence using mathematical tools and algorithms to create a model that can be used to make predictions. HSBC AI Markets does not use Generative AI which builds on Machine Learning to take content in the form of text or other formats and generate new context as text or other formats. Information provided by HSBC AI Markets is indicative, its accuracy may vary and should be used for information purposes only.

Sep 22, 2025 • 19min
Perspectives: China trade – navigating protectionism
Jing Liu, Chief Economist, Greater China, HSBC Global Investment Research, speaks with Professor Xinquan Tu, Dean and Professor, China Institute for WTO Studies, University of International Business and Economics, to explore the evolving dynamics of trade policies, tariff impacts, and the delicate balance between decoupling and collaboration.This episode was recorded on the sidelines of HSBC’s 12th Annual China Conference in Shenzhen on 1 September 2025. Disclaimer: Views of external guest speakers do not represent those of HSBC.

Sep 19, 2025 • 18min
The Macro Brief – Understanding digital money
Daragh Maher, Head of Digital Assets Research, discusses which of the competing visions for digital money could become the most dominant.Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/rQFq99nStay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research.

Sep 19, 2025 • 19min
Under the Banyan Tree – The growth-inflation tug-of-war
With the Fed lowering interest rates, and talk of similar cuts in Asia, Fred and Herald discuss how dynamics in the region differ from the US, and what the tug-of-war between growth and inflation means for Asian stock markets.Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/6gbsHL7Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research.

Sep 17, 2025 • 14min
Perspectives: China's economic relationship with the West
Three renowned experts discuss China’s economic relationship with Europe and the US. Dr Frederic Neumann, Chief Asia Economist and Co-head of Global Investment Research Asia, HSBC, is joined by Joerg Wuttke, Partner, DGA Group, and Chris Johnson, President and CEO, China Strategies Group. They share insights on the big themes impacting China-US and China-Europe relations, including trade tensions, investment, overcapacity, technology competition, the opportunities for multinational corporates in China, and much more.This episode was recorded on the sidelines of HSBC’s 12th Annual China Conference in Shenzhen on 1 September 2025. Disclaimer: Views of external guest speakers do not represent those of HSBC.

Sep 12, 2025 • 14min
The Macro Brief – US rate cuts & spending gluts
Ryan Wang, a US economist, analyzes the Federal Reserve's potential interest rate cuts as they approach their September meeting. He discusses the implications of a looming $2 trillion US deficit and how recent fiscal policies are shaping the economic landscape. The conversation touches on the delicate balance between managing inflation and supporting employment, alongside insights on the Federal Reserve's leadership and their strategic direction. Wang also highlights diverse viewpoints among policymakers regarding monetary adjustments and global macroeconomic themes.

Sep 11, 2025 • 17min
Under the Banyan Tree – Is a generational investment shift upon us?
Recent discussions highlight a potential generational shift in global investments, particularly as Asian investors redirect funds away from the U.S. market. Concerns over the weakening dollar and rising national debt are driving diversification towards lower-debt assets in Asia. The impact of rising U.S. borrowing rates poses challenges for American firms but opens doors in emerging markets. This shift could also enhance market liquidity in Asia, supporting economic growth while presenting challenges in attracting investment capital due to governance issues.