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HSBC U.S. Wealth and Personal Banking head Racquel Oden has appointed Clark Pingree and Dufresne Nicolas as Regional Market Heads for the West Coast and North regions, respectively. This move is part of Oden's growth strategy to enhance services for international and high net-worth clients. Clark Pingree will be based in San Francisco, while Dufresne 'Didi' Nicolas will operate from New York City. Both executives bring decades of experience in wealth management and financial services, with previous leadership roles at First Republic and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. They will report to Americas Head of Global Private Banking and U.S. Wealth Mark Pittsey.

HSBC has appointed Danielle Johnson as the Global Head of the Institutional Client Group (ICG) within its Global Banking and Markets business, effective June 3.

Based in New York City, Johnson will report to Lisa McGeough and Gerry Keefe, Co-Heads of Global Banking Coverage.

Johnson's role will focus on strengthening the bank's coverage of institutional clients, particularly those headquartered in the West with global operations.

She joins HSBC from Galaxy Digital, where she was the Head of Global Distribution & Private Capital Markets. Her previous experience includes senior roles at Credit Suisse and Goldman Sachs.

HSBC sees the ICG as a critical growth area and aims to deepen institutional relationships and increase market share under her leadership.

HSBC has published a report titled “Building Resilient Supply Chains Amid an Uncertain Geopolitical Landscape,” in collaboration with Procurement Leaders. The report emphasizes the importance of supply chain finance in mitigating risks related to global trade disruptions.

Marissa Adams, HSBC Americas Head of Global Trade Solutions, highlights that modern supply chains' complexity makes them vulnerable to unexpected shocks. Companies are advised to make supply chains more transparent, resilient, and less dependent on single suppliers. Supply chain finance can help by injecting liquidity and improving supplier resilience.

The report suggests a four-stage risk assessment process: focus on high-risk areas, analyze potential disruption consequences, explore alternative suppliers, and continuously reassess emerging risks. This follows the launch of HSBC Global Trade Solutions, aimed at supporting businesses in navigating global trade challenges using HSBC's extensive network and expertise.

HSBC has unveiled a new, innovative workspace in Buffalo's Larkin Square, emphasizing its commitment to Western New York. The inauguration event featured key community leaders and HSBC executives, highlighting the bank's investment in fostering a collaborative work environment to enhance employee engagement and client service. The new office, situated in a historically significant building, offers modern amenities such as open-floor designs, collaborative workspaces, and local artist murals. This development aligns with HSBC's broader strategy of modernizing its real estate footprint, including recent openings of new headquarters and wealth centers in New York City.

HSBC has inaugurated its new U.S. headquarters at The Spiral in New York City's Hudson Yards, marking its most significant U.S. relocation. The ceremony was attended by notable figures including Mayor Eric Adams and former Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The new headquarters represents HSBC’s commitment to New York and aims to foster an empowering work environment. Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group, The Spiral features 66 stories with green outdoor terraces, ample natural light, and sustainability-focused infrastructure. HSBC's leadership emphasized the bank's dedication to connecting U.S. clients with international opportunities and supporting New York's economic growth.

HSBC Bank USA has launched the HSBC Hybrid Checking Account, targeting businesses with a product that combines an Earnings Credit Rate (ECR) and credit interest. This account allows firms to earn interest on every dollar deposited. Unlike traditional ECR accounts, where unused credits are lost, the hybrid account credits any excess earnings back to the client. This account aims to maximize yields, reduce costs, and save time by eliminating the need for multiple accounts. Thomas Halpin, HSBC’s North America Head of Global Payments Solutions, highlighted its benefits in offsetting service fees and growing account balances.