HSBC Holdings' headquarters is located in London, United Kingdom.
HSBC Holdings is the parent company of the HSBC banking group. Its name comes from the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, founded in Hong Kong in 1865 to finance trade between China and Europe. Although the bank's historical roots are in Asia, HSBC Holdings moved its headquarters to London in 1993 after acquiring Midland Bank.
The group retains major operations and a substantial presence in Hong Kong, which is why Hong Kong is sometimes given as its headquarters in casual references. The legally relevant headquarters of HSBC Holdings is London, while the bank's historical identity and Asian business remain central to its global profile.
London is one of the world's leading financial centers and hosts many international banks. Edinburgh is associated with several Scottish financial institutions, but it is not HSBC Holdings' headquarters. HSBC operates through a large network across Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.