HSBC Holdings plc is a British multinational universal bank and financial services holding company. Founded in 1865 in Hong Kong and Shanghai to finance trade between Europe and Asia, its name is derived from the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. Now headquartered in London, HSBC operates a global network serving over 40 million customers in 62 countries and territories. Its mission is "opening up a world of opportunity" by connecting customers to opportunities, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper. The company is structured across three main global businesses: Wealth and Personal Banking, Commercial Banking, and Global Banking and Markets.

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