HSBC Global Viewpoint: Banking and Markets

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.

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.

Bhriguraj Singh and Florence Tan (HSBC) join Jane Cooper (TMI) to examine how the macro environment has affected global trade, and highlight why companies need to bolster their supply chains. They discuss how business models have changed, as well as how trade digitisation is progressing, and solutions are evolving. And, despite the major news events that have the potential to disrupt trade, Singh and Tan elaborate on the fundamentals that always remain.

Fred Neumann sits down with ASEAN Economist Yun Liu to take the pulse on two key Southeast Asian economies and how they're working together to support future growth. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/VpnTWF6. 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.