https://www.scmp.com/rss/520924/feed To commemorate the 160th anniversary of HSBC’s founding in Hong Kong, explore some of the defining milestones in the bank’s history through stories from the South China Morning Post archives, and also take a glimpse into its future. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors Hong Kong is a renowned commercial and financial hub, and that status can be traced to the 19th century, when early entrepreneurs laid the foundations for the city’s success with some of its most enduring household names. Among these is AS Watson, established in 1841 – as The Hong Kong Dispensary, with just a single shop. Over the following decades, the company’s significance in Hong Kong grew alongside the city’s rapid development. AS Watson was appointed chemist to the Hong Kong governor in... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/banking-finance/topics/hsbc-celebrates-160th-anniversary/article/3311956/watson-and-hsbc-have-grown-together-very-beginnings-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/banking-finance/topics/hsbc-celebrates-160th-anniversary/article/3311956/watson-and-hsbc-have-grown-together-very-beginnings-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 May 2025 02:18:19 +0000 HSBC marked its 160th anniversary with a vibrant celebration at its famous Hong Kong headquarters at 1 Queen’s Road Central, the same address where the bank first opened its doors on March 3, 1865. This landmark occasion not only honoured the bank’s rich heritage, but also highlighted its ongoing evolution as a cornerstone of Hong Kong’s financial landscape. The anniversary celebration started with Luanne Lim, CEO of HSBC Hong Kong, sharing muffins with bank staff. The muffins were handmade by... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/banking-finance/topics/hsbc-celebrates-160th-anniversary/article/3300777/hsbc-celebrates-160-years-hong-kong-display-banks-heritage-and-innovation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/banking-finance/topics/hsbc-celebrates-160th-anniversary/article/3300777/hsbc-celebrates-160-years-hong-kong-display-banks-heritage-and-innovation?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:00:15 +0000 How did a bank founded in Hong Kong become one of the world’s leading financial services organisations? To answer this, we must wind back the clock to tell a story of international connectivity, innovation and community that spans 160 years, all in celebration of the birth of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited. Looking through the archives of the South China Morning Post, with its more than 120 years of news on Hong Kong, we have collated a time capsule of stories that... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hsbc-celebrates-160th-anniversary/article/3300372/hsbc-celebrates-160-years-great-stories?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hsbc-celebrates-160th-anniversary/article/3300372/hsbc-celebrates-160-years-great-stories?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 03 Mar 2025 01:00:17 +0000