Independent firm profile
HSBC (Global Banking & Markets)
Global investment banking arm of HSBC providing market-making, sales and trading across asset classes.
- Headquarters
- London, UK
- Founded
- 1865
- Funding model
- Bank / Institutional
- Region served
- Europe
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Overview
What this firm is and who it serves
HSBC Global Banking & Markets runs large FX, rates, credit and equities trading operations globally, especially strong in Asia and emerging-markets FX. Post-Volcker prop is principally market-making and client facilitation.
"Connect clients to global markets across rates, FX, equities and credit."
At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Bank / Institutional prop firm
- Market Focus
- Futures, Stocks, Options, Forex
- Trading Style
- Bank or Institutional Prop Desk
- Institutional Level
- Retail-accessible proprietary firm
- Retail Accessibility
- Open to retail traders
- Geography
- London, UK · Europe
- Known For
- Global footprint
- CEO
- Greg Guyett (CEO, Global Banking & Markets)
- Team size
- 220,000+ (group); markets division several thousand
Funding programs
Account types and the path to capital
Evaluation
—Not required by this firm.
Instant funding
—Not offered by this firm.
Scaling plan
—No formal scaling plan documented.
Standard bank compensation structures (base + bonus).
Trading rules
What's allowed, what isn't
Asset classes supported
Related terms: trailing drawdown · consistency rule · profit split
Platforms & technology
Where and how you trade
Supported platforms
Payout structure
How and when you get paid
Pros & cons
A balanced view based on documented terms
Strengths
- +Leading EM/FX franchise
- +Stable employer
- +Global mobility
Trade-offs
- −Heavy regulation
- −Client-facing rather than pure prop
- −Selective graduate hiring
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HSBC (Global Banking & Markets)
Is HSBC (Global Banking & Markets) a legitimate prop firm?+
HSBC (Global Banking & Markets) was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in London, UK. Global investment banking arm of HSBC providing market-making, sales and trading across asset classes.
Does HSBC (Global Banking & Markets) require an evaluation?+
No. HSBC (Global Banking & Markets) offers funded accounts without a traditional evaluation phase.
What is the profit split at HSBC (Global Banking & Markets)?+
HSBC (Global Banking & Markets)'s published profit split is: Bonus-based compensation.
How often does HSBC (Global Banking & Markets) pay out?+
HSBC (Global Banking & Markets) processes payouts on a n/a basis.
What platforms does HSBC (Global Banking & Markets) support?+
HSBC (Global Banking & Markets) supports the following trading platforms: Proprietary OMS/EMS.
What trading restrictions does HSBC (Global Banking & Markets) enforce?+
At HSBC (Global Banking & Markets), news trading is allowed, overnight holding is allowed, weekend holding is allowed. Always confirm current rules directly with the firm before trading.