HSBC Global Viewpoint

Liz Martins assesses the latest Bank of England meeting and the outlook for the UK economy, Shanella Rajanayagam looks at how the pandemic has disrupted global trade and Chantana Sam explains why the COVID-19 situation in Europe is looking brighter. 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 the second part of this special Climate Governance Global Summit episode in our Business Plan for the Planet podcast series, Emily Farnworth, Deputy Director, Centre for Climate Change Engagement, Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, continues the conversation with guests from the World Economic Forum’s Climate Governance Initiative.   Emily and her panel of experts, including HSBC’s Group Chairman Mark Tucker, B20 Chair Emma Marcegaglia, Telefonica, LafargeHolcim Board Member Claudia Sender Ramirez, High Level Climate Champion for COP26 Nigel Topping and Deloitte Global CEO Punit Renjen, discuss how non-executive directors can bring the climate change conversation into the boardroom and how to make a difference as a non-executive board member. They cover the importance of peers and partnerships, integration and collaboration, innovation and accountability, learning, and using your imagination rigorously. They also discuss the need for a measurable, science-based plan for achieving transition to net zero emissions by 2050 – and how to hold management to account.To listen to part one of our conversation, please click on the previous podcast in this feed. To find out more about HSBC’s Business Plan for the planet and how you can play your part, click here.For more information about the Climate Governance Initiative and their network of Chapters, click here.This episode is part of The Business Plan for the Planet Series. These talks centre around ESG trends, insights, and opportunities. In these podcasts, we’ll be shining a spotlight on businesses committed to delivering a sustainable future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first part of this special Climate Governance Global Summit episode, Emily Farnworth, Deputy Director, Centre for Climate Change Engagement, Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, welcomes guests from the WEF’s Climate Governance Initiative – a global chapter of non-executive directors on a mission to make climate change a boardroom-level conversation.Emily and guests, including HSBC’s Group Chairman Mark Tucker, B20 Chair Emma Marcegaglia, Telefonica, LafargeHolcim Board Member Claudia Sender Ramirez, High Level Climate Champion for COP26 Nigel Topping and Deloitte Global CEO Punit Renjen, discuss the importance of collaboration, integration, governance, and long-term vision in enabling businesses to transition towards net zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. Hear how capital providers can engage with investors on climate change, how – with the right structures and measurements – boards can create the right environment to progress in this area, and how non-executive directors can contribute in the race to net zero.To listen to part two, please click on the next podcast in this feed, and to find out more about HSBC’s Business Plan for the planet and how you can play your part, click here.For more information about the Climate Governance Initiative and their network of Chapters, click here.This episode is part of The Business Plan for the Planet Series. These talks centre around ESG trends, insights, and opportunities. In these podcasts, we’ll be shining a spotlight on businesses committed to delivering a sustainable future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Pomeroy and Steve Bramley-Jackson look at the challenges facing cities after the pandemic, Paul Mackel assesses the ECB’s plans for a digital euro and Murat Ulgen outlines the results of HSBC's fourth survey of EM institutional investors. 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.

Pranjul Bhandari assesses India’s rapidly deteriorating COVID-19 picture, Simon Wells talks through the key takeaways from the ECB’s latest meeting and Qu Hongbin explains why we do not believe the Chinese economy is running above its speed limit. Disclaimer. To 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 episode we look back on Marine de Bazelaire, HSBC Group Advisor on Natural Capital, at the Economist Sustainability Week discussing the rise of natural capital alongside Eric Usher, Head of the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative, and Willem Evers, Dutch Central Bank Head of Sustainable Finance Office.Could nature-based investing be the next big asset class and what financial opportunities arise from this? How can investment in the preservation of biodiversity be unlocked?To find out more about HSBC’s Business Plan for the Planet and how you can play your part, click here.For more information about the Economist Sustainability Week, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the successful inclusion in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index last November, Kuwait is continuing its ambitious Market Development Program with the implementation of the new “Net Settlement” trade mechanism. Listen to Stuart Warner and Frankie Vaz, as they discuss this in-depth in the 1st edition of the MENATalks podcast series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Mackel outlines our view on the USD and other key currencies, Murat Ulgen looks at what’s next for EM assets and James Pomeroy assesses the latest economic data and outlook for policy. 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.

Stephen King explains how countries could achieve lasting economic improvement, Fabio Balboni assesses the latest developments around the AstraZeneca vaccine and James Pomeroy looks at what the latest PMI data tells us about the recovery. 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.

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the trend of global digitisation, where technology is playing a pivotal role in adjusting to a “new normal”. This is not an option any more. Listen now to HSBC and different industry experts including Boston Consulting Group, SRF Limited, Tradeshift, Walmart China. This episode was recorded in February 2021 from the HSBC Asia Pacific Trade Exchange. During the event, we have explored the current landscape of trade, shared ideas, and discussed what the future holds alongside thought leaders from across the world. For more information about anything that you have heard in this podcast and to view related content, click here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.