Our 'Assume Nothing' Philosophy

Throughout history, man's greatest achievements have arisen out of one simple philosophy. Assume nothing.

People who have questioned established thinking have made amazing discoveries, not to mention found fundamental truths. By challenging assumptions, opportunities can be uncovered and risks identified. We aim to be your advisors to make your money work harder for you. We assume nothing about you or your aspirations. We keep an open mind towards the world of finance, the markets and investments. This way, we can develop a relationship based on trust and mutual understanding to achieve your short and long-term goals.

An increasingly complex world requires increasingly sophisticated thinking.

We don't assume business can be conducted in the way it always has been. Life is speeding up. There are more financial options than before. And those options often have a greater degree of complexity. As a result, the management of your financial needs requires more energy, intellect and precision. We specialise in designing personalised wealth management strategies that are focused on you, your situation and your goals. And it can be highly effective because it is large-scale financial thinking about what impacts on your life.

An individual approach.

We don't assume that our relationship should follow the traditional pattern. Each and every client is different. To achieve your objectives, we pursue a more open relationship. We are open in the way we point out risks as well as opportunities. We are open in the way we manage your wealth. There is no standard approach or formula. For that reason, we are not tied to one set of investments.

Trust is our most valuable commodity.

The only relationships that truly work are those based on trust. We don't assume your trust in us is a foregone conclusion. We have to earn it. That's why we put such a high value on discretion and candour. We're not here for the short term. Many of our clients have been with us for decades. But then, our relationship managers understand the increasingly complex environment of global finance. They appreciate the issues you face. And crucially they have a global perspective. In short, they have the qualities, convictions and commitments needed to develop a fruitful relationship that will last for many years to come.

Assume nothing.

HSBC China Private Banking offices are conveniently located in central locations in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou.

Beijing
HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited, Private Banking
Suite 721-723, 7/F
Winland International Finance Centre
No 7 Finance Street, Xicheng District
Beijing 1000034, People's Republic of China
Tel: (+86) 10 5999 8588
Fax: (+86) 10 5836 9153

Shanghai
HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited, Private Banking
Suite 448-450, 4/F
Shanghai Centre
1376 Nanjing Road West
Shanghai 200040, People's Republic of China
Tel: (+86) 21 6279 8911
Fax: (+86) 21 6279 7578

Guangzhou
HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited, Private Banking
Suite 2806, 28/F
Teemtower, 208 Tianhe Road
Tianhe District
Guangzhou 510620, People's Republic of China
Tel: (+86) 20 8313 1668
Fax: (+86) 20 3810 2268