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We’re the world’s largest and best trade bank. We support businesses to grow, connect, expand into new markets, and navigate an ever-changing global landscape.

Vivek Ramachandran, Head of Global Trade Solutions at HSBC

Pioneering trade is in our roots

We’ve been financing new ways to trade for more than 160 years. Vivek Ramachandran, Head of Global Trade Solutions at HSBC, reveals why our trade teams are the best in the world – and solving some of our clients’ hardest problems.

We’re global connectors

With 5,000 trade specialists in more than 50 markets around the world, we have relationships that span supply chains.

Our global reach, coupled with our local knowledge, empowers businesses of all sizes to trade with confidence.

Trade matters

Our finance plays an instrumental role in opening up a world of opportunity – for our customers and beyond.

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Taking Harris to the world

Find out how we’re enabling this UK-based Scotch whisky and gin business to taste success at home and abroad.

Euromoney MarketMap Trade Finance 2026 – #1 Overall Global award

#1 Global Trade Finance Provider

Thousands of businesses have had their say – and we’re #1 in the Euromoney Trade Finance Survey for the ninth year running.

We’re trendspotters

From the growth in services to the realignment of supply chains, the trading environment is evolving constantly.

We have the expertise to identify new risks, support clients through uncertainty and unlock opportunities for growth.

Simplifying tariffs

The complicated world of trade tariffs is ever changing. Our Head of Global Trade Solutions and Chief Economic Advisor dispel some common myths.

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Building resilience

Our 18-month study of 2,700 business revealed that expanding into new markets remains a core strategic objective for ambitious decision-makers.

We’re innovators

We’re making it faster and simpler for companies to do business.

We’re constantly investing in technology and innovative financial solutions to transform trade and address the evolving needs of our clients.

Finance + payment = HSBC TradePay

Our fully digital solution lets businesses access their trade loans and pay their suppliers at the same time.

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Digital trade finance

HSBC TradeCash is helping clients turn sales into instant working capital, to fund growth and reduce administration.

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Explore our solutions

Visit our Global Trade Solutions website to discover our full suite of products and services.

Content last updated: 14 August 2026

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