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| Type | Subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc |
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| Industry | Finance and Insurance |
| Headquarters | Saint Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands |
| Products | Financial services |
| Website | www |
HSBC Expat, formerly HSBC International, is the offshore banking arm of the HSBC Group and is wholly owned by HSBC Holdings plc.
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