HSBC Global Viewpoint: Banking and Markets

With Europe’s economy having lagged the US’s for decades, Simon Wells, Chief European Economist, explains why there are reasons to be more optimistic over the longer term. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/jmPQNCJ. 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.

Herald van der Linde is joined by Jing Liu, Helen Huang and Michelle Kwok to gauge the progress of the Chinese stimulus rollout, where the money's actually going and what may still be to come. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/xbhs9hQ. 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.

Fresh from attending the IMF-World Bank annual meetings, Janet Henry, Fred Neumann, Paul Mackel and Murat Ulgen discuss the key questions facing the global economy, China, currencies, and emerging markets. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/DFtwWRK. 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.

Fred Neumann and Herald van der Linde return to the stage alongside Global Research colleagues Steven Sun, Michelle Kwok and Frank Lee for a special podcast recorded in front of a live audience at HSBC's Hong Kong headquarters. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/MR9Ct9C. 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.

This discussion revolves around the progress of clean energy technologies, the role of strategic investment in these technologies, and the challenges and opportunities in the transition to a net-zero emissions future. Listen as Patrick Kondarjian, Global Head of Sustainability Markets & Securities Services at HSBC, discusses key topics with Professor Jessika Trancik from the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). These topics include the rapid improvement and cost reduction in solar energy, wind energy, and electric vehicle batteries, the potential of hydrogen and nuclear energy in addressing the remaining emissions, and the importance of 'soft technology' in facilitating the energy transition.

James Rydge, Head of ESG Research in EMEA, gives an insight into his discussions with UK companies about how they are trying to achieve their climate and sustainable growth ambitions. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/d6tnRtc. 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.

Manish Kohli, Head of Global Payments Solutions, Vivek Ramachandran, Head of Global Trade Solutions and Fiona Horsewill, Global Head of Securities Services (HSBC) sit down with TMI to discuss "How global trends are impacting the future of securities services, trade finance and payments".Visit HSBC Sibos 2024 website to read our daily summaries and a wrap-up of the themes and ideas that have shaped this landmark summit across payments, trade and securities services.

Manoj Dugar and Mark Evans (HSBC) join Jane Cooper (TMI) to discuss how global payment trends are evolving and how financial institutions and corporates are adapting. They delve into why the current payment trends are important, and why it is necessary for organisations to adapt to the latest technological advancements. They also cover the challenges that institutions face with payments, and where their priorities lie. Also, they discuss the current developments with international payments and whether the world is truly ready for real-time cross-border transactions. And finally, they elaborate on the progress that is being made with ISO 20022 and the different approaches that financial institutions and corporates have been taking to realise the full benefits of the new standard.

With oil markets caught between long-term market imbalances and political risks, Kim Fustier and Simon Williams examine the outlook for prices, and what it could mean for the economies of the Middle East. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/cntDm9L. 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.