
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

Jan 5, 2024 • 10min
The Macro Brief – The global economy in 2024
Janet Henry, Global Chief Economist, assesses the complicated backdrop facing policymakers as they attempt to keep inflation on a steady downward trajectory. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/61/BJWxSX6 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.

Jan 4, 2024 • 20min
Under the Banyan Tree - Enter the Year of the Dragon
Fred Neumann and Herald van der Linde kick off 2024 with a special podcast outlining our key views for Asian markets and economics in the year ahead. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/61/kmzgfJ9 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.

Jan 3, 2024 • 27min
Working towards clean energy supplies in the UAE
In this podcast, we explore the UAE’s energy transition journey. We look at TAQA, the UAE’s biggest utility company, which has ambitions to reduce energy emissions whilst also increasing the share of renewable energy they deploy globally. As part of its transition, TAQA issued its first green bond in early 2023 to help fund its various green projects, with the help of HSBC as Joint Lead Manager and Bookrunner. HSBC also acted as Joint Green Structurer on TAQA’s newly established Green Finance Framework.Guests Stephen Ridlington, CFO, TAQA, and Ahmed Hashem, Head of Coverage, Abu Dhabi, Global Banking & Markets, HSBC, join host Fatima Galadari, Vice President, Abu Dhabi Government Coverage, Global Banking & Markets, HSBC, for this conversation.For more insights and reports visit HSBC’s Centre of Sustainable Finance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 15, 2023 • 26min
Under the Banyan Tree - Replay: Live from HSBC Hong Kong
This week, we’re replaying our debut live episode of Under the Banyan Tree, recorded in front of an audience at HSBC Hong Kong in August 2023. Fred and Herald are joined by regional sector heads Jing Liu, Michelle Kwok and Frank Lee. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/61/9SZdWRp 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.

Dec 15, 2023 • 10min
The Macro Brief – EM cash looking for catalysts
Murat Ulgen, Global Head of Emerging Markets Research, assesses the results from our latest survey of EM investors and examines why they are seemingly undecided about the prospects for emerging market assets. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/61/fh9LTXb 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.

Dec 8, 2023 • 10min
The Macro Brief – Funding the future revisited
This week, we’re replaying one of our most popular episodes of the year. Mark McDonald, Head of Data Science and Analytics, looks at how venture capital is helping to fuel transformative technology and business innovation.Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/61/WZwJZwR 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.

Dec 7, 2023 • 19min
Under the Banyan Tree - Asian Demographics revisited
This week, we’re replaying one of our most popular episodes of 2023. Herald van der Linde and Fred Neumann discuss the age, wealth and gender-related shifts that are taking place across Asia, and how they affect the region's markets and economies. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/61/Pb9JqzC 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.

Dec 1, 2023 • 13min
The Macro Brief – Net zero gamechangers
The podcast explores key themes such as energy transition and disruptive technology in response to climate change. It discusses the impact of urbanization and climate change on cities, the role of digital finance in funding climate change initiatives, signs of optimism and opportunities in addressing climate change. Other topics include the impact of climate change on banking, market research reports, ECB rate cuts, wage outlook, emerging market currencies, and upcoming Asian elections.

Dec 1, 2023 • 13min
Under the Banyan Tree - Asian elections in 2024
With no less than five Asian economies taking to the polls in 2024, Fred Neumann and Herald van der Linde discuss elections in the region and how they may impact markets and economic policy. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/61/vbnWWPM 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.

Nov 24, 2023 • 10min
The Macro Brief – The UK's spending spree
Liz Martins, Senior UK Economist, dissects the UK’s Autumn Statement made by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and considers whether the giveaways offered are affordable. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/61/xBV9tHq 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.