HSBC Global Viewpoint

The pandemic has changed the way we think about urbanisation, raising challenges in well-being, mobility, infrastructure, housing and work practices. HSBC’s James Pomeroy, Global Economist, and Stephen Bramley-Jackson, Global Head of Real Estate Research, consider the future of cities in a post COVID-19 world. This episode was recorded on Thursday, May 27 2021. Disclaimer.To stay connected and to access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Research click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are the big policy priorities of global regulators? In this podcast, we explore the focus on digitisation and ESG among financial services regulators and how the risks of both will be managed by regulated firms. Paul Ellis, Global Product Head for Regulation, Tax and Trustee, and Depository Services for HSBC, is joined by HSBC’s Henry Raschen, Head of Regulatory Outlook for Securities Services, James Pomeroy, Global Economist, and Richard Pounder, Global Head of Operational and Resilience Risk, Securities Services, as well as Shay Lydon, Partner in the Asset Management and Investment Funds Group at Matheson.While timetables and details will be different from country to country, financial firms need to plan ahead with these global priorities in mind and meet the opportunities and challenges that these areas present. From renewed commitments across the globe on carbon net-zero targets, to asset owners and managers considering sustainability, our panellists look at what’s next in ESG. In the vast topic of digitisation, they consider policymaker approaches to crypto assets and regulated firms’ digital operation resilience.Markets and Securities Services Outlook is a podcast miniseries exploring the critical topics that will shape our industry in the next decade, including sustainability, digitalisation and emerging markets. Find out what’s driving the global outlook for institutional investors and where the opportunities and challenges lie. For more information, visit here. This episode was recorded on 9 June 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Kim Hallwood, Head of Corporate Sustainability for HSBC Bank Canada for a conversation with Zoe Knight, Global Head, Centre of Sustainable Finance with HSBC Bank plc. Zoe shares her global insights and perspectives on the emerging trends, evolution and transformation in energy and solutions for a net zero future. This conversation was recorded in June 2021. This episode is part of HSBC’s Business Plan for the Planet podcast mini-series, which focuses on ESG insights. Hear from experts whose work is at the heart of sustainability-linked trends and opportunities, as well as from businesses that are delivering change for a better future for us all. To find out more about HSBC’s Business Plan for the Planet, click here, and to know more about the programme in Canada click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Investor demands are changing as many investors become more sophisticated and better informed. What effect is this having on asset managers and what new trends are emerging in the asset management space? What new role is outsourcing playing for asset managers and how is technology facilitating this change? This podcast features Olivia Vinden, Head of FinTech & Innovation, Alpha FMC, and Paul Baybutt, Senior Product Manager, Middle Office Outsourcing, HSBC, in conversation with host Dale Grieve, Asset Owner Team, Client Management, Business Development, HSBC. Markets and Securities Services Outlook is a podcast miniseries exploring the critical topics that will shape our industry in the next decade, including sustainability, digitalisation and emerging markets. Find out what’s driving the global outlook for institutional investors and where the opportunities and challenges lie. For more information, visit here. This episode was recorded on 9 June 2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK’s recovery efforts need to prioritise nature, but how can the restoration economy thrive through great public-private support and corporate involvement? How should the UK’s post-crisis economic recovery efforts prioritise nature and biodiversity? What are the nature based solutions required to slow the pace of climate change and how can this spur greater innovation?Listen to a panel of experts including Marine De Bazelaire, group advisor on natural capital at HSBC. This clip was recorded at the Climate Innovation Forum. organised by Climate Action. This episode is part of HSBC’s Business Plan for the Planet podcast mini-series, which focuses on ESG insights. Hear from experts whose work is at the heart of sustainability-linked trends and opportunities, as well as from businesses that are delivering change for a better future for us all. To find out more about HSBC’s Business Plan for the Planet programme, click here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Nicolas Moreau, CEO, HSBC Global Asset Management and Martin Nilsson, CEO, BT Pensions Scheme as they discuss aligning portfolios to net zero and identifying investment opportunities to scale up climate solutions, using new technologies to accelerate decarbonisation. This clip was recorded at the Climate Innovation Forum. organised by Climate Action in June 2021. This episode is part of HSBC’s Business Plan for the Planet podcast mini-series, which focuses on ESG insights. Hear from experts whose work is at the heart of sustainability-linked trends and opportunities, as well as from businesses that are delivering change for a better future for us all. To find out more about HSBC’s Business Plan for the Planet programme, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The panel discusses how to create green, resilient and sustainable cities. Listen to a panel of experts including Prof. Greg Clark CBR, FAcSS, Group Advisor on Future Cities and New Industries, HSBC. This clip was recorded at the Climate Innovation Forum. organised by Climate Action in June 2021. This episode is part of HSBC’s Business Plan for the Planet podcast mini-series, which focuses on ESG insights. Hear from experts whose work is at the heart of sustainability-linked trends and opportunities, as well as from businesses that are delivering change for a better future for us all. To find out more about HSBC’s Business Plan for the Planet programme, click here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Mackel explains why we see the US dollar strengthening, Steven Major looks at the factors that really matter for bond yields and Jingyang Chen outlines China's plans ramp up fiscal spending. DisclaimerTo stay connected and to access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Research click here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, we explore the opportunities of the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and how the upcoming Wealth Management Connect programme will help investors engage with these opportunities. Patrick Wong, Head of China Business Development and Client Management at HSBC Market and Securities Services is joined by Amy Cho, CEO of Hong Kong and Head of Distribution, Asia Pacific at Schroders Investment Management, and Daniel Chan, Head of GBA at HSBC.With a population of just over 70 million, the GBA accounts for only 5% of the population of China, but already accounts for 12% of its wealth. A new billionaire emerges in the GBA every two days and the area is rightly considered one of the most affluent regions in China. Our podcast examines the dynamics of the region, the sectoral and investment opportunities and how the Connect programme will help investors through access to information and cross border products to support their investment decisions.Markets and Securities Services Outlook is a podcast miniseries exploring the critical topics that will shape our industry in the next decade, including sustainability, digitalisation and emerging markets. Find out what’s driving the global outlook for institutional investors and where the opportunities and challenges lie. For more information, visit here.This episode was recorded on 9 June 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As part of HSBC’s Business Plan for the Planet programme, we have commissioned The Economist Intelligence Unit to help you kick-start your company’s net-zero action plan. The Economist Intelligence Unit conducted a survey of 500 global business leaders across a variety of sectors and from small, medium-sized and large companies. Aligned with an advisory board of eight experts, this research examines concerns about costs, the importance of clear definitions and the need for collaboration, distilling it all into 10 key pain points businesses may face during their transition.These findings feed into an interactive checklist that enables companies to assess their current progress and consider solutions and opportunities that sustainability offers. Also available are inspirational case studies to enhance your net zero plan.To start building your plan, visit gettonetzero.economist.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.