HSBC in Taiwan

HSBC's presence in Taiwan dates back to 1885 when The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited appointed an agent. A full-service branch was established in Taipei in 1984. In 2007, HSBC acquired one of Taiwan’s leading factoring companies, Chailease Credit Services, and opened a new life insurance company. In March 2008, HSBC acquired the business and operations of The Chinese Bank in Taiwan. In 2009, HSBC obtained approval to set up a local subsidiary in Taiwan - HSBC Bank (Taiwan) Limited, and began operating through the locally incorporated entity in May 2010 with headquarters in Taipei.

Taiwan plays a key role in HSBC’s Greater China platform and is one of HSBC’s key growth markets in Asia. Our current network comprises 26 outlets. We have branches in all the major cities in Taiwan, including Greater Taipei area, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung.

As one of the largest global banks, HSBC is responsible for taking the lead in adopting a strong and integrated strategy and becoming a net-zero bank. HSBC (Taiwan) follows the principle of sustainable development and integrates ESG into our financial products and services to encourage low carbon transformation of businesses. Currently, HSBC (Taiwan) has launched various ESG products, including green bonds, green loans, green trade loans, sustainability-linked loans, and HSBC Global Lower Carbon Bond fund and Global Equity Climate Change Fund. The purpose is to utilize our professional knowledge and capabilities to help our clients as well as the society to achieve the zero carbon target.

The HSBC Group, with its highly respected reputation, has been committed to the Taiwan market for 40 years. Highly devoted to sustainability development and corporate social responsibility, the Bank has invested resources and manpower in environmental and educational charity activities. The Bank also makes donations to charity organisations dedicated to the above two themes. 

In 2023, HSBC(Taiwan) made charitable donations of TWD12.8 million to major charity organisations which focused on children's education, skill development for disadvantaged groups, environmental protection and sustainable finance. In 2023, the Bank also organised an event with our employees to donate stationary supplies for kids from underprivileged families and remote areas. The Bank continues to encourage employee engagement in volunteer activities held by non-profit organisations, demonstrating the Bank’s commitment to the community.

The Bank’s commitment to the local community, and the efforts have been widely recognized and led to numerous awards and recognitions for the Bank, including the following:

Franchise related

• “Golden Merchant Award - Outstanding Foreign Business” by General Chamber of Commerce
• Best International Bank in Taiwan by Asiamoney and FinanceAsia
• “Taiwan i sports” by the Sports Administration, Ministry of Education
• Top 20% ranking in treating customers fairly in the financial industry by the Financial Supervisory Commission, the only foreign bank to have received top ranking for forth times

ESG related

• “Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility Award” by CommonWealth Magazine for 13 consecutive years
• “Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards - Foreign Enterprise Sustainability Model Award” by Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy
• “Talent Development Leadership Awards” and “Top 10 Foreign Sustainable Model Companies Awards” by Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy

Retail banking related

• “Best Credit Card” and “Best Deposit and Savings Product” awards by the Asian Banker
• “Best International Private Bank – Taiwan” awards by the Asian Private Banker and the Digital Banker
• “Best for ESG investing in Taiwan” by the Asiamoney
• “Best Wealth Management Award”, “Best Relationship Manager Team Award”, “Best Customer Recommendation Award”, “Best Digital Intelligence System Award,” and “Financial Service Innovation Award” by the Wealth Magazine
• “Best Overseas Private Bank – Taiwan” award by the Global Private Banker and The Digital Banker
• “Best Wealth Management Bank”, “Best Private Bank” by the Excellence Magazine  

Corporate banking related

• “Best Fund Administrator Award” by the Asset
• “Market Leader in Trade Finance” and “Best in Services for Trade Finance” by Euromoney 
• Top lenders for the Six Core Strategic Industries by the Financial Supervisory Commission 

Main subsidiaries

HSBC Bank (Taiwan) Limited

• 54F, No. 7, Sec. 5, Xinyi Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City, 110615, Taiwan

• Tel: +886 (2) 6633 9000

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited Taipei Branch

• 54F, No. 7, Sec. 5, Xinyi Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City, 110615, Taiwan

• Tel: +886 (2) 6631 2988

HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited

• 36F, No 68, Sec. 5, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City 110

• Tel: +886 (2) 6633 5808

Hang Seng Bank

• Suite A-1, 12F, 170 Tun Hua North Road, Taipei, 105

• Tel: +886 (2) 2713 0123

HSBC Securities (Taiwan) Corporation Limited

• 54F, No. 7, Sec. 5, Xinyi Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City, 110615, Taiwan

• Tel: +886 (2) 6631 2899

HSBC Bank (Taiwan) Credit Ratings

Financial documents related to HSBC's activities in Taiwan are available here. Please note, these documents are in local language only. For financial documents related to HSBC Group please visit our investor relations  section on our corporate website.

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