At HSBC, our knowledge goes beyond just understanding individual ASEAN markets, but understanding how to navigate the dynamics and connections between them. HSBC’s strong foundation of connected knowledge with an innovative solution provides a seamless banking experience for our customers. Our offering aims to help international companies capture the growth across ASEAN.
How HSBC can help
Back to Do business in ASEAN with HSBC SingaporeOur ASEAN offering
1 HSBC Group Factbook, 2021
Open new opportunities across ASEAN
Find out more on how we can support your business growth in ASEAN.
Our ASEAN heritage & experience
As the world’s number one trade bank1, and with over 130 years of presence in ASEAN, HSBC is well established to support your business growth and enable you to tap into new opportunities. Our teams on the ground and unrivalled global network are able to provide you with an in-depth understanding of market dynamics paired with our bespoke solutions to ease your market access into ASEAN and beyond.
* HKTDC Research ASEAN: Market Profile, 2021, ISEAS; 1. https://www.hsbc.com/news-and-media/hsbc-news/hsbc-tops-trade-finance-poll
HSBC in Singapore
- One of the longest established banks in Singapore, HSBC has been supporting businesses and trade here for over 140 years
- HSBC is one of the few international banks with scale in Singapore offering a full range of products and services
- Singapore anchors a well-established network, with HSBC present in 6 of the 10 ASEAN markets.
- We offer regional coverage for project finance, commodities, structured trade finance, cash management, client origination, Mid-Market Financial Sponsors (MMFS) and structured banking
- Consistently ranked as one of the easiest countries in the world to do business by the World Bank, Singapore is a top destination for multinationals and is one of HSBC's top 8 scale markets globally for growth and investment.
Key facts and figures
Date of establishment: 1877
Presence: 10 Branches
1st Green Loan in Singapore aligned to LMA/APLMA Green Loan Principles*
US, Europe and China Desks provide banking coverage for international subsidiaries**
Regional Relationship Managers manage relationships with significant regional footprint, supporting regional decision markers
*https://www.about.hsbc.com.sg/news-and-media/hsbc-launches-singapores-first-green-loan-for-smes; **https://www.business.hsbc.com.sg/en-sg/campaigns/international-subsidiary-banking/asean-capabilities
Our experience
Netpoleon Solutions
- Founded in year 2000, Netpoleon Solutions is an industry leader for distributing a holistic bundle of network and security solutions to leading organizations. Today, they have extended their proven network and security expertise across ASEAN.
- Headquartered in Singapore, Netpoleon Solutions serves a wide range of industries and customers across Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam. Find out more from Mr Francis Goh, CEO of Netpoleon Group, about their expansion journey in ASEAN and how HSBC has supported their growth.
IFFCO Group sets up a Regional Headquarters in Singapore
A case study video on how we helped IFFCO consolidate their purchasing requirements and business operations for Southeast Asia. Watch why they decided to set up their regional hub in Singapore.
Our Recognition
HSBC’s commitment to ASEAN and Asia has been recognised in multiple awards covering Transaction Banking to Innovation to Sustainability.
Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2021 | Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2021 | The Asset’s 2021 Triple A Treasury, Trade, SSC and Risk Management Awards | SwissCham Business Excellence Awards |
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Asia's Best Bank for Transaction Services |
Asia's Best Bank for Sustainable Financing |
Best Treasury and Cash Management Bank |
Finance Services: Digital Transformation Award 2020 |
More on ASEAN
In partnership with Bloomberg
Find out the latest insights on ASEAN in partnership with Bloomberg
Why is ASEAN an opportunity
Now more than ever, companies from all over the world are looking to ASEAN to expand their operations from within the bloc around Asia and globally.
Interested in expanding your business to ASEAN?
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References for figures displayed in HSBC advertisements in Bloomberg sites:
ASEAN’s digital economy is set to double to over USD350 billion by 20251
ASEAN is thriving as the world’s fastest growing trade bloc2
A greener ASEAN offers a trillion-dollar opportunity by 2030 3
1 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-11-10/southeast-asia-internet-economy-to-surge-to-363-billion-by-2025
2 HKTDC Research ASEAN: Market Profile, 2021, ISEAS
3 https://www.bain.com/insights/southeast-asias-green-economy-pathway-to-full-potential/
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