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Guide to HSBC Global Research - What's behind our insights and ideas
Want to know more about HSBC Global Research? David May, Global Head of Research, explains who we are, what we do and how we are innovating to serve clients more effectively than ever. Any questions? Just email us at askresearch@hsbc.com. And for topical, free-to-view insights, follow us on LinkedIn #hsbcresearch
Our reach
Thanks to HSBC’s international footprint, we have a strong focus on emerging markets and are able to put developments in a global context. We have analysts on the ground in some of the fastest growing markets in the world, something that differentiates us from other research houses.
Analysts
We have more than 330 analysts and associates in 17 locations across Asia, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Asset classes
Producing more than 12,000 reports annually across Economics, FX, Fixed Income, Equities, Emerging Markets, ESG, Data Science and Multi-Asset
Focus
With USPs focused on EM, Asia, China, UK, ESG, Macro/ Multi-Asset and Data Science
Equities
Our Equities analysts cover c.2000 companies around the world
HSBC Global Research podcasts
The Macro Brief - Putting AI through its paces
Mark McDonald, Head of Data Science and Analytics, examines the latest applications for AI - from analysing speeches to hosting podcasts.
This podcast is also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Under the Banyan Tree - Asia: what to watch in 2025
Fred Neumann and Herald van der Linde return to the studio for a rundown of the must-watch markets and economies across Asia in 2025.
This podcast is also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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Research Direct
We offer access to our research platform to new clients in a simple and effective way:
- We carry out a short due diligence process to quickly on-board you as a client of HSBC Global Research
- You will get access to our research through website, third party aggregators and our HSBC Global Research mobile app
- Access is global and multi-product including our thematic research, ESG and Data Science.
Gaining access to Global Research
We have various products available for clients as well as non-clients. To get started follow these easy steps.
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Search for #hsbcresearch. Reports and Live Events are free-to-view and can be easily shared with contacts.
Shaping the Future - Nine key themes to guide your outlook
In Global Research, we view today's world of disruptive, complex and rapid change through the lens of nine themes. We expect these long-term trends reshaping economies, markets and societies worldwide to have lasting implications for investment strategies. They are: Automation; Demographics; Digital Finance; Disruptive Technology; Energy Transition; Future Cities; Future Consumer; Future Transport, and Trade Flows. These themes inform our coverage across asset classes and regions, and are instrumental in enabling us to help clients spot risks and opportunities. Please read on for an overview of our thematic approach, and how you can subscribe to our latest insights on trends reshaping economies worldwide.
Shaping the Future
From Future Cities to Demographics and Energy Transition, this brochure explains our 9 themes and how to access them.
Your guide to Global Research
We have the expertise to help institutional and corporate clients – as well as our colleagues at HSBC – navigate these uncertain times. Our award-winning analysts produce more than 13,000 reports each year with topical, timely and relevant insight on everything from currency movements to commodities, bond yields, global stock markets, macroeconomics, and technology trends. View our brochure or watch our video to find out more.
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