The bank, which opened its doors in the country in 1875, renewed its commitment to connecting the Philippines to the rest of the world and playing its part in nation building.
HSBC in the Philippines recently kicked-off its 150th anniversary celebrations amid the dynamic and vibrant Bonifacio High Street with a 30-seconder feature at the iconic One Bonifacio Global City (BGC) electronic billboard.
Attended by the international bank’s partners and friends from the media, the event showcased an animation showcasing HSBC Philippines continuously unfolding global opportunities from 1875 until today.
Making the event truly an engaging one, singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid entertained guests with his rendition of local songs, including classic Filipino pop hits he penned himself.
HSBC Philippines opened its doors on Nov. 29, 1875, and it has since remained steadfast in fulfilling its purpose of bridging customers with opportunities across the globe. In its early years, the bank financed the sugar trade and expansion of the Manila Dagupan Railway, allowing traders to connect with businesses in Luzon as well as overseas. Since then, HSBC Philippines continued to provide the Philippines access to global investment and trade opportunities, and enabled businesses and individuals to grow and prosper.
“The journey to our 150th anniversary has begun. Well supported by our long history, going back to 1875 and continued strong trust by our customers, we remain committed to connecting the Philippines to the world and playing our part in nation building,” shared HSBC Philippines president and CEO Sandeep Uppal.
Front (from left) Nonoy Nuyles, head of human resources; Nini Icban, head of communications; Ian Lutterloch, chief financial officer
Rear (from left) Sandeep Uppal, president and CEO; Bobby Figueroa, general counsel; Iris Palacio, chief risk and compliance officer; Peter Faulhaber, head of wealth and personal banking
