Leverage on our network, experience and local knowledge

Latin America, consisting of countries such as Brazil, Argentina and Mexico, is one of the largest economies in the world. These developing countries offer great opportunities for investment, partnerships and commerce. The region is rich in oil and natural gas, has a huge manufacturing sector, a diversified industrial sector, a developing service sector and a great potential in the tourism industry.

HSBC has had a strong presence in Latin America since 1970. HSBC is the fourth largest financial institution in Mexico, and it is also placed among the top six banks in Brazil and Argentina. HSBC operates in Chile, Panama, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela as well, and has correspondent banking relationships with all the major banks in the region. With the acquisition of Grupo Banistmo in 2006, HSBC became the number one bank in Central America and Panama. With a strong presence in the region, your business in Latin America can benefit from the bank’s global resources and extensive local expertise.

Commercial Banking

HSBC focuses on developing long-term relationships with its customers. You can leverage on our deep knowledge of commerce and take advantage of our extensive international connections in Latin America. We offer a wide variety of Commercial Banking products and services to our customers - small and medium size enterprises and large corporations. Our suite of products includes import and export facilities, investment banking, treasury and global markets, insurance, cash management and corporate internet banking.

Extensive range of products and services

Payments and Cash Management

HSBC provides you with a comprehensive suite of solutions to address your payments and cash management needs on a domestic, regional, and international basis. As one of the region’s largest banking groups, your business can easily benefit from our Latin American expertise and at the same time be assured of easy accessibility of our global resources. Our award-winning cash management solutions include a variety of payables, collection and liquidity management. For payment services, customers can choose from a wide range of products including electronic transfers, international payment orders, automated payment and payroll services. For collections, HSBC provides services such as automated receipt of payments or electronic presentation of invoices for receivables.

Trade and Supply Chain

HSBC is a leading provider of trade and related services throughout Latin America. Through the in-depth understanding of our customers' needs, we are able to provide your company with a wide range of solutions, products and advice on export and import finance, guarantee solutions and receivables finance.

Global Markets

HSBC’s Treasury and Global Markets business is one of the largest in the world. HSBC’s treasury services are able to comply with the world’s central bank’s requirements, both local
and international customers as well as other financial institutions and market participants. We offer a full suite of treasury services and products throughout Latin America including foreign exchange spot and forward contracts, derivatives, debt and equity, capital and money market instruments. We are also able to provide you with advisory services on mergers and acquisitions as required.

Investment Banking

HSBC in Latin America offers the best investment opportunities in the region. We have the expertise to provide investment solutions to suit the needs of different customers. Our offerings include products such as fixed or flexible term investments, variable or fixed rate products, time deposit accounts and mutual funds. We also provide our customers with information on financial markets on a regular basis. Online courses on investments are also available on some of our websites to keep customers informed and updated on the investment products and services available.

Business Financing

HSBC provides financing services tailored to your company’s needs. We offer a broad range of products in Latin America which includes long and short term loans, special purpose loans, leasing and equipment finance for vehicles, electronic equipment and other machinery to help grow your business. We also offer mortgages and different types of real estate financing as well as overdrafts specially tailored to your business’ needs.

Insurance

With years of experience in the field of insurance, HSBC provides your company with a full range of packaged insurance solutions tailored to your business needs. We provide protection against fire insurance, robbery insurance, vehicle fleet insurance and agricultural scheme insurance. HSBC also provides pension policies which you can provide as one of the employee benefits.