The HSBC Group, headquartered in London, is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organizations. Its 10,000 offices serve a diverse range of clients in over 80 countries and territories. HSBC Bank Canada and its subsidiaries leverage this international presence while providing a full range of Canadian financial products and services to businesses, institutions and individuals.

7 September 2007
HSBC LAUNCHES WORLD’S LOCAL BANK ACCOUNT HSBC has created the first truly global personal banking service for the world’s 200 million mass affluent1 and internationally mobile consumers. Rolled out simultaneously across 35 countries and territories2, HSBC Premier is the most comprehensive global banking and wealth management service ever devised. Breaking down international barriers, Premier offers seamless cross-border banking and the promise that customers can, for the first time, take their accounts, credit history and banking relationships with them wherever they choose to live and work. Premier customers have access to 250 international Premier Centres, located in major cities around the world, and more than 6,000 branches with Premier service points. Each location will have access to all the information needed to serve customers and provide local advisory services. Michael Geoghegan, Group Chief Executive, HSBC said: “We estimate there are around 200 million mass affluent consumers in the world today and that number is growing rapidly, by as much as 20 per cent a year. These customers are highly mobile, sophisticated and knowledgeable. HSBC, with operations in 83 markets, is the only bank in the world that could provide them with the seamless international service they need.” To support Premier customers, HSBC has built a Global Training Academy, providing over 5,000 HSBC Premier Relationship Managers around the world, plus another 3,000 support staff with the necessary training and accreditation so that they are fully ready to provide the new services from day one.

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