HSBC Talks Business

Jordan Appleson, Founder & CEO, Hark Systems, and Roland Emmans, Head of Tech Sector, HSBC UK, look at the latest tech trends, how the pandemic has affected the way we live and work, and how you can make sure tech works for your business. This episode is part of the Inspiring Progressive Business mini-series on topics that matter the most to businesses like yours – international trade, sustain...

HSBC economists, strategists and analysts deliver hundreds of research reports every week to investors in the emerging and developed markets. The Macro Viewpoint podcast selects the most timely and relevant of those reports and makes them available to you. Just search HSBC Global Viewpoint or click to listen and subscribe on  Apple  ,  Spotify  and  all other platforms . H...

As the recovery continues, businesses are starting to move into growth mode. Laura Bounds MBE, Owner of Kent Crisps and Curd & Cure, Nadya Hijazi, Global Head of Digital, Global Liquidity & Cash Management at HSBC and Nathan McCarthy, Director of Cash and Working Capital at Interpath Advisory, share their experiences and insights into how businesses can optimise cash management and make th...

Host Babita Sharma and guests – Fiona Lau, Co-Founder and COO of Hong Kong-founded smart commerce platform, SHOPLINE, and Chaitanya Adapa, Head of  udaanCapital, an initiative of udaan – Indian’s largest B2B e-commence platform – discuss how to succeed in eCommerce. How can SMEs respond to the recent rapid changes in consumer behaviour? How do you build relationships with your custo...

Sustainability is no longer a buzzword. Host Babita Sharma is joined by Robert King – HSBC Head of Sustainable Finance, James Ghaffari – Director of Growth & Product at B Corp UK and Sarah Mui – Co-Founder & Design Director at One Bite Design Studios. Together, they take a deep dive into doing business sustainably discussing the true meaning – and economic benefits – of running a sust...

In this second part of our podcast, we continue our discussion with four farmers on their real-world experiences of introducing sustainable practices to their farm. The conversation turns to the link between improved productivity and reduced emissions, the role of carbon sequestration and the importance of renewable and bio energy. For more information about anything that you have heard in this po...

The agriculture sector is continuing to look at its role in reducing carbon emissions and the journey to carbon neutrality. In this episode, HSBC’s UK Head of Agriculture, Martin Hanson meets with farmers covering a range of production systems to discuss the steps they’ve been taking to reduce emissions, what’s worked for them and the lessons they’ve learned. In this first part, we look at the mot...

Sustainability, the digital economy, international trade & supply chains: our new podcast series brings you insights from inspirational leaders, entrepreneurs and experts on the topics that matter to your business. Here, Barry Searle Director of Education, Cyber Stars Initiative, looks at how you can protect your business and family from the risk of cybercrime by building resilience into your...

In the second part of this special Climate Governance Global Summit episode in our Business Plan for the Planet podcast series, Emily Farnworth, Deputy Director, Centre for Climate Change Engagement, Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, continues the conversation with guests from the World Economic Forum’s Climate Governance Initiative.     Emily and her panel of experts, including...

In the first part of this special Climate Governance Global Summit episode, Emily Farnworth, Deputy Director, Centre for Climate Change Engagement, Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, welcomes guests from the WEF’s Climate Governance Initiative – a global chapter of non-executive directors on a mission to make climate change a boardroom-level conversation. Emily and guests, including H...

‘Inspiring Progressive Business’ is our new podcast mini series featuring exclusive insights on the topics that are of vital importance to small to medium size business leaders. Join us as we talk international trade, sustainability, and digital and innovation with both thought leaders and business owners. Hear from serial and successful entrepreneurs as well as HSBC experts and economists.&n...

Sustainability, the digital economy, international trade & supply chains: our new podcast series brings you insights from inspirational leaders, entrepreneurs and experts on the topics that matter to your business. In our first episode, Andy Clump, CEO and Founder of Clean Energy Associates, shares his learnings on managing an international supply chain, adapting value propositions, and buildi...

Join Julie Bennett Head of US Strategic and ESG Solutions and Kelly Fisher Head of US Corporate Sustainability after hours to discuss real solutions for US corporations as they strive for a sustainable future Hear a recap of Julie’s participation in a panel discussion at FT's Climate Capital Summit, ‘Bringing the US back into the race’ They build on that discussion and discuss the s...

In this episode we look back on Barry O’Byrne, HSBC’s CEO for Global Commercial Banking, in conversation with Matthieu Favas, Economist Finance correspondent, at the Economist Sustainability Week as he discussed HSBC’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions and why businesses should challenge banks to support their sustainability ambitions. What steps is the company taking to align its portfol...

The transition to Net Zero is the collective responsibility of businesses of all shapes and sizes. For many it will present significant challenges, but with that comes opportunity, and the possibility of developing new business models and driving efficiencies. In this special podcast, HSBC UK’s Head of Sustainable Finance Rob King is joined by Will Jenkins, a director at sustainability consultants...

This podcast is the concluding episode in a four-part series that explores the latest trends and considerations for US corporates doing business in Europe. This episode addresses emerging technologies, the unique regulatory landscape, and the transformational change management that has been taking place across Europe – with a view to what the future holds. This eye-opening exchange touches on a ra...

This is the third episode in a four-part series that explores the latest trends and considerations for US corporates doing business in Europe. This episode examines what treasury transformation means for corporates in the region. In this wide-ranging discussion, the panel review the tools at a treasurer’s disposal to centralise their cash management including SEPA, liquidity instruments and techno...

This is the second episode in a four-part series that explores the latest trends and considerations for US corporates doing business in Europe. This episode is focused on working capital through a European lens. The session examines the role cash visibility plays in enabling effective working capital management. The panel also consider how the role of commercial cards, a stalwart among the working...

This is the first episode in a four-part series that explores the latest trends, considerations and opportunities for US headquartered corporates doing business in Europe. This episode sets the scene for the series, adumbrating the cash management landscape and highlighting aspects of particular interest from a US perspective. In this lively and wide-reaching discussion, the panel shares its thoug...

Our final episode in this six-part series takes a look at some of the challenges we’re facing as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic that developed during the preparation of this series. This will look at the world through the lens of the new normal and, in particular, what B2B payment improvement opportunities are there in the current chaos? Some issues that will be addressed are the things that ha...

Episode five informs on how to eliminate the need to go out to expensive tenders for RFP and to maximise your existing programme. This episode has an eye on the future with a focus on the cost of change and the benefits of taking a long-term view. We’ll show how card payments are an essential resource for future proofing your business and improving your client and stakeholder relationships.  ...

In episode four of this six-part series we address the question of data, making a strong case for businesses to share their data to the same extent as consumers do in their daily lives. We’re looking at the purpose and value of each data set, how to manage it securely, and why card payments can go further than other payment solutions. Vincent explains how increased sharing and access of data can t...

Episode three of this six-part series covers the business case for all parties a.k.a. “to B2B or not to B2B, that is the question?”. Vincent will drill deeper into the ‘prizes’ for both supplier and buyer as well as looking in more detail at the Request to Pay process, from PO to Invoicing. He will suggest where card payments can deliver greater efficiencies, savings, and ultimately rewards f...

This second episode in the series shows how change is possible when there is a strong business case but to do this it is important to join up people across different functions like Treasury, Finance, Procurement, Sourcing and Accounts Payable. These different functions experience pain and benefits to different degrees, which affects their willingness to embrace - or resistance to - change. Who own...

In this first episode we will explore the environment for card payments and how they can resolve issues of compliance, control and security within the Requisition to Pay process. Vincent will be arguing that card payments are an essential tool for delivering business value for both the buyer and the supplier, but that there is a need for behavioural change to facilitate adoption. Some issues we wi...