HSBC Korea

HSBC has had a continuous presence in Korea for over 110 years. HSBC first entered the Korean market in 1897 in Jemulpo (Incheon), and returned in 1982 by opening a branch in Busan. HSBC have 11 branches. HSBC is one of the largest investors amongst foreign banks in Korea.

Brand : HSBC ranks the 32 in the top 100 best global brands 2010
Financial information : Total assets 30,020 billion Won (as of 30 June 2011)

Brief History

1982	Busan branch opens
1984	Seoul branch opens
1986	Takes over Marine Midland Bank - Seoul branch
1988	Takes over Midland Bank - Seoul branch
1998	Starts Retail Banking and Wealth Management Services
1998	Samsung branch opens
1999	Apkujung branch opens
2000	RBWM Seoul branch established
	Bundang branch opens
	Seocho branch opens
2001	Bangbae branch opens
2002	Kwangjang branch opens
2005	Incheon branch opens
	Daegu branch opens
	Daejeon branch opens
2007	HSBC Direct launches
2008	HSBC Insurance Holing(Asia-Pacific) Limited establishes Hana HSBC Life Insurance Limited, a joint venture company with Hana Financial Group

HSBC Korea Fact sheet

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