
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 20, 2025 • 17min
Under the Banyan Tree - A lot to unpack in global commodities
Herald van der Linde and Fred Neumann are joined by our Sydney-based Chief Economist for Global Commodities, Paul Bloxham, to talk China, tariffs, climate change and record highs for gold. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/jHl7cM9.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.

Mar 14, 2025 • 30sec
New series launching in April: Perspectives
Stay tuned for our new series, Perspectives, where we’ll explore trends shaping the global investment landscape with special guests. During these conversations, we’ll share unique insights on fast-evolving themes - from economic, market, and trade developments - to breakthrough innovations and new technologies. First episode launching early April. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 2025 • 19min
The Macro Brief – Shifting market narratives
We look at what’s behind the recent moves in the stock and bond markets with Alastair Pinder, Head EM and Global Equity Strategist, and Steven Major, Global Head of Fixed Income Research. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/llShVWF. 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 13, 2025 • 18min
Under the Banyan Tree - It began with a trip to the dentist
An unexpected trip to a Shenzhen dentist leads to a wide-ranging chat about the Chinese economy, as Fred and Herald reunite in the Hong Kong studio. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/X6nBRpV. 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, 2025 • 14min
The Macro Brief – All about Asia
From tariffs to demographics to growth, we catch up with Fred Neumann, Chief Asia Economist, to discuss the issues facing the region’s economies. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/hvXVMPn. 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 6, 2025 • 15min
Under the Banyan Tree - Firmer foundations for China property
Herald van der Linde sits down with Head of Asia Real Estate Research Michelle Kwok to discuss a turnaround that few investors had faith in a year ago. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/9R7FsTF. 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 3, 2025 • 22min
SustainabilityTalks: Structured Credit & Sustainability uncovered – with Carmignac
In our latest podcast, Natalya Oram, Director, Global Sustainability Solutions, Markets & Securities Services, HSBC, discusses ESG in fixed income and collateralised loan obligations (CLOs), with Florian Viros and Imane Kabbaj of European investment manager, Carmignac. Listen to their perspectives on ESG’s influence on credit quality and credit risk as well as its role in the growing market for CLOs. They also share insights on the outlook for CLOs in driving investment performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 2025 • 15min
The Macro Brief – Currency asymmetry
Daragh Maher, Senior FX Strategist, explains what continued trade policy uncertainty means for the world’s major currencies. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/qnvSGdH. 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 27, 2025 • 13min
Under the Banyan Tree - What to expect from China's NPC
Herald van der Linde catches up with Chief China Economist Jing Liu ahead of Beijing's top-level policy congress, including what we can glean from Xi Jinping's recent meeting with business and technology leaders. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/JbvRjXF. 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 24, 2025 • 27min
Navigating the AI Wave: Innovations in Commercial Payments
Manish Kohli, Head of Global Payments Solutions of HSBC and Amit Mallick, Digital Payments Lead, Europe of Accenture, explore how AI is revolutionising treasury, and in particular, commercial payments. Our guests discuss AI’s disruptive impact on commercial payments, from fraud prevention and FX optimisation to strategic decision-making. They share practical insights on accelerating adoption and explain why, whilst not a silver bullet, AI holds immense potential to add significant value to treasury operations.Discover the full report from the HSBC Treasury Solutions Group website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.