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Under the Banyan Tree - Top takeaways from HSBC's China Conference

Fresh from the annual HSBC China Conference, Herald sits down with Asia Managing Editor Jake Lee to go over the event's hot topics and key discussion points. Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast:https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/DS9mqFF Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research. Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research

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The Macro Brief - Gold's rollercoaster ride

James Steel, Chief Precious Metals Analyst, looks at what’s been driving large swings in gold prices this year – and why there could be more volatility ahead. Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/DgV6FnC Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research. Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research

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Under the Banyan Tree - Taking the pulse on medical tourism

Fred and Herald welcome Prerna Garg to the studio for a dive into Asia's fast-growing medical tourism segment, which has become a lot more than just popping to Thailand for a check-up. Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/csnqB7V Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research. Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research.

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The Macro Brief - Crunch time for US interest rates

In our New York studio, Ryan Wang, Dhiraj Narula and Alastair Pinder join Aline van Duyn to discuss the outlook for US interest rates and their implications across bond markets, equities and the broad economy. Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/tqVbrkC Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research. Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research.

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Under the Banyan Tree - What does US Treasury turmoil mean for Asia?

With US bond yields in a volatile state, Fred and Herald discuss what's going on, and crucially, what it could mean for companies, markets and economies across Asia. Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast: https://grp.hsbc/6056B10T5I Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn or click here: https://grp.hsbc/6059B1vxfh

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Perspectives: Renminbi shift - From potential to practicality

Why is the Renminbi (RMB) a strategic choice for institutions? With diversification a key driver, momentum is building in RMB usage across investment, hedging and settlement activities. The next phase reflects a shift from building access to improving usability, due to stronger market infrastructure and expanding digital use cases. HSBC’s Asia Head of Institutional Client Group, Oliver Kadhim and Global Head of RMB Internationalisation, Vina Cheung sat down with FinanceAsia to explore its growing role across portfolio diversification, treasury and liquidity management, as well as how institutions can approach the RMB. Watch or listen to find out more. This episode was recorded in July 2026. Disclaimer: Views of external guest speakers do not represent those of HSBC. The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (“HSBC”) makes no representation or warranty (express or implied) of any nature nor is any responsibility of any kind accepted with respect to the completeness or accuracy of any information, projection, representation or warranty (expressed or implied) in, or omission from, the contents of the video. No liability is accepted whatsoever for any direct, indirect or consequential loss arising from the use of or reliance on this video. Nothing in this video is intended by HSBC to be construed as financial, legal, accounting, tax and/or other advice. This video does not constitute an offer or solicitation for, or advice that you should enter into or start using, any of HSBC’s products and services. HSBC recommends that before you make any decision or take any action that might affect you or your business, you should make your own independent approval of any information contained in this video, and consult with suitably qualified professional advisers to obtain the appropriate financial, legal, accounting, tax and/or other advice.

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Under the Banyan Tree - Fred and Herald's post-summer catch-up

Our regular hosts are reunited in the studio after several weeks and there's plenty to catch up on, from AI volatility to shifts in fund flows and the broad macro outlook for Asia. Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/ClSprGF Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research

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Perspectives: Inside ADNOC Drilling

In this episode of HSBC's Perspectives series, Youssef Salem, Chief Financial Officer, ADNOC Drilling, joins Nabeel Albloushi, HSBC’s Head of Markets and Securities Services, MENAT, to discuss growth, resilience, and how ADNOC Drilling is incorporating artificial intelligence into its operations. Watch or listen to find out more. This episode was recorded on the sidelines of the HSBC Gulf Cooperation Council Exchanges Conference in London, in June 2026. Disclaimer: Views of external guest speakers do not represent those of HSBC.

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Under the Banyan Tree - What is Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis?

Herald welcomes Michelle Kwok to the studio for a closer look into Hong Kong's highly ambitious, tech-fueled cross-border gateway to mainland China. Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/ZFGflXP Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research. Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research

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The Macro Brief - The AI ascendency

Following another solid US earnings season, Shiva Joon and Duncan Toms look at what’s driving the results, how AI is influencing performance, and the main themes companies are focusing on in their updates. Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/qLNqNb6 Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research.

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The Macro Brief - A turning point for US rates?

Ryan Wang and Dhiraj Narula consider the outlook for US interest rates and bond yields against a backdrop of heightened uncertainty. Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/kL9gczJ Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research.

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The Macro Brief - Understanding AI cycles

Mark McDonald, Head of AI and Data Science, assesses the dominant market narratives around artificial intelligence. Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/fdLXmWm Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research.

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Under the Banyan Tree - A watershed moment for Chinese chipmakers?

In the week of CXMT's record-setting IPO, Herald sits down with Frank Lee and Ines Lam to discuss how the company emerged and what its rise could mean for the competitive landscape in Asian memory making. Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/BtGcQMx Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research

The Macro Brief - Competing US narratives

Alastair Pinder, Dhiraj Narula and Saul Martinez assess the tug-of-war behind US equity market performance - from AI capex spend, to higher rates, to the extraordinary earnings cycle for US financials. Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/XJNthg6 Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research.

Under the Banyan Tree - Samsung's billions and a long hands-free drive

Herald returns to the studio alongside Prerna Garg to talk through our latest collection of quirky facts and surprising stats from the world of Asian equities. Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/kLqjrLP Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research

The Macro Brief - The UK's new team

Liz Martins, Senior UK Economist, assesses the state of the UK economy as Andy Burnham prepares to take over as Prime Minister. Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/zGPLzBV Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research

Under the Banyan Tree - The surging demand for Asia's AI Hardware

Fred is joined by Ines Lam and Ricky Seo to discuss how the AI boom is remapping Asia's supply chains, why Korea is the undisputed leader in High Bandwidth Memory, and if we are ever likely to satisfy global demand for AI hardware. Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/L7qRbm6 Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research

The Macro Brief - Competing global forces

James Pomeroy and Shanella Rajanayagam look at what the latest data tell us about the global economy and review where key trade negotiations stand. Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/Lc6TLCR Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research.

Under the Banyan Tree - Critical minerals and the Malacca Strait

Fred sits down with Nneka Chike-Obi from our Sustainability Research team to talk strategies for avoiding a potential chokepoint in the Strait of Malacca, which is key to the shipping of critical minerals used in the energy transition. Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/MMdPlrQ Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research.

Under the Banyan Tree - El Niño on the horizon

From food price volatility to export restrictions and an energy crunch, Fred Neumann and Jamie Culling discuss the sweeping potential impacts of extreme weather on Asia's economies. Click here for appropriate Disclosures, including analyst certifications, and Disclaimers that must be viewed with this podcast: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/n7VMWpB Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Investment Research, just search for #HSBCResearch on LinkedIn or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research.