17 May 2023

HSBC INVESTOR AND ANALYST ASIA SEMINAR

Today, HSBC Holdings plc ('HSBC') will continue its Asia Seminar for investors and analysts. The seminar began on 15 May and is being held over the course of the week in Hong Kong and Singapore, featuring presentations, Q&A and technology and product demonstrations showcasing our Asia business.

Today's session will focus on Asia Wealth and our digital proposition within our Asia Wealth and Personal Banking business.

The presentations used in today's seminar will be available shortly before 8:15am HKT at:

hsbc.com/investors/investor-events-and-presentations

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HSBC Holdings plc

HSBC Holdings plc, the parent company of HSBC, is headquartered in London. HSBC serves customers worldwide from offices in 62 countries and territories. With assets of US$2,990bn at 31 March 2023, HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations.

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