The Macro Brief - India in focus

The podcast exploring one of the key shifts taking place in global finance, the growing role of the renminbi (RMB) as businesses and investors rethink how they transact, finance, and allocate capital. HSBC’s Co-Chief Executive of Asia and the Middle East, David Liao and Global Head of Macro, FX, Rates and Commodities, Volkan Benihasim sat down with FinanceAsia to explore its growing international role and what it means for businesses, investors and financial institutions. The discussion covers offshore RMB market development, trade and investment flows, diversification, funding and digital currency initiatives. Watch or listen to find out more. This episode was recorded in September 2026. Disclaimer: Views of external guest speakers do not represent those of HSBC. The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (“HSBC”) makes no representation or warranty (express or implied) of any nature nor is any responsibility of any kind accepted with respect to the completeness or accuracy of any information, projection, representation or warranty (expressed or implied) in, or omission from, the contents of the video. No liability is accepted whatsoever for any direct, indirect or consequential loss arising from the use of or reliance on this video. Nothing in this video is intended by HSBC to be construed as financial, legal, accounting, tax and/or other advice. This video does not constitute an offer or solicitation for, or advice that you should enter into or start using, any of HSBC’s products and services. HSBC recommends that before you make any decision or take any action that might affect you or your business, you should make your own independent approval of any information contained in this video, and consult with suitably qualified professional advisers to obtain the appropriate financial, legal, accounting, tax and/or other advice.

Digital assets are moving beyond experimentation towards commercial application. Fiona Horsewill, Global Head of Securities Services, HSBC, joins Kelly Mathieson, Chief Business Development Officer, Digital Asset, to discuss what it will take to bring digital assets into the mainstream. They explore how tokenisation and on-chain cash could reshape custody and post-trade services, the role of trusted providers as assets move on-chain, and why connecting issuance, settlement, custody and servicing will be critical to delivering real value for clients. Watch or listen to find out more. This episode was recorded on the sidelines of Sibos 2026 in Miami. Disclaimer: Views of external guest speakers do not represent those of HSBC.

How can investors unlock the next wave of growth in China? Steven Sun, Head of Research at HSBC Qianhai Securities, speaks with Richard Pan, CIO of Global Capital Investment, Chairman of ESG Committee at China Asset Management, about the key opportunities and themes shaping China's equity market. #HSBCChinaConference

Ryan Wang, US Economist, and Alastair Pinder, Head EM and Global Equity Strategist, look at the impact of high bond yields and AI investment on the US economy and global stock markets. Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast: https:www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/BXQKHrK Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research. Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or go to https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research

Fred Neumann is joined by Frank Lee, our Global Head of Tech Hardware and Semiconductor Research, to learn more about the various components that go into a data centre as well as the economics behind them. Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/fXq9nhP Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research. Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research