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Founding of HSBC

Founding of HSBC
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HSBC Holdings plc is a British universal bank and financial services group headquartered in London, England, with historical and business links to East Asia and a multinational footprint. According to S&P Global's April 2026 report, HSBC is Europe's 2nd largest bank by assets, with $3.212 trillion in assets.

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Which happened first?

Timeline

  1. Founding of BASFApril 6, 1865
  2. Founding of Cargill1865
  3. Founding of HSBC (this page)1865
  4. Founding of NokiaMay 12, 1865
  5. Founding of Zenith1865
  6. Founding of Winchester Repeating Arms Company1866

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