
HSBC Global Viewpoint
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.
Latest episodes

Mar 8, 2024 • 11min
The Macro Brief – The UK's narrow margins
Simon Wells, Chief European Economist, assesses the state of the UK’s public finances following this week’s highly anticipated budget. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/61/tzBdGWN. 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.

Mar 7, 2024 • 16min
Under the Banyan Tree - Can China achieve 'around 5%' growth?
Chief China Economist, Jing Liu, joins Herald van der Linde to discuss China's 2024 growth target and break down the jargon around it. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/61/bMqqk2X 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.

Mar 5, 2024 • 16min
The Macro Brief – AI: risks, rewards and regulations
We look at whether artificial intelligence can outperform human analysis of big data, what it might bring to the field of weather forecasting, and what policymakers are doing to regulate this rapidly developing technology. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/61/NPdRDRP 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.

Mar 1, 2024 • 13min
Under the Banyan Tree - China's online retailers are going global
Exploring the rise of Chinese online retailers in the US and Europe, discussing their expansion strategies and challenges faced internationally. Delving into the competitive risks posed to established players and the emergence of social commerce as a potential threat in certain regions

Feb 23, 2024 • 12min
The Macro Brief – Countdown to the US elections
With November’s elections looming, we assess the state of play, key policy issues and implications for the Federal Reserve and the US dollar with Ryan Wang, US Economist, and Daragh Maher, Head of FX Strategy, US. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/61/GWGnfqJStay 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.

Feb 22, 2024 • 13min
Under the Banyan Tree - China's holiday spending by the numbers
Fred Neumann sits down with Chief China Economist Jing Liu to discuss travel and spending numbers over the Spring Festival period and what they tell us about the broader Chinese economy. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/61/2fbsXtr 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.

Feb 16, 2024 • 11min
The Macro Brief – Solving the productivity puzzle
Chris Hare, Senior European Economist, looks at why productivity in the UK and eurozone has lagged behind the US – and what can be done to address. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/61/TjPhn7J. 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.

Feb 15, 2024 • 19min
Under the Banyan Tree - ASEAN Insights: Vietnam, Malaysia & Singapore
In the final podcast of our three-part special, Fred Neumann is joined by ASEAN Economist Yun Liu for a look at what makes these key Southeast Asian economies tick, from semiconductors to tourism and the 'concert economy'. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/61/JWVQXJX 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.

Feb 9, 2024 • 14min
The Macro Brief – The baby bust intensifies
James Pomeroy, Global Economist, looks at how declining birth rates around the world are creating tough challenges for governments and economies. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/61/TzDjqSG 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.

Feb 8, 2024 • 16min
Under the Banyan Tree - ASEAN Insights: Indonesia
Pranjul Bhandari, Chief Indonesia Economist, discusses the upcoming Indonesian elections and their implications on the economy. They also delve into Indonesia's transformation in processing natural resources and the risks it faces. Climate vulnerability and Jakarta's susceptibility to rising seas caused by climate change are highlighted.