Africa:
1 In South Africa, this publication is distributed through HBEU’s registered branch in South Africa being HSBC Bank plc Johannesburg Branch, Registration Number 2003/004613/10 (Financial Services Provider Number: 43940) of 1 Mutual Place, 107 Rivonia Road, Sandton, 2196.
Americas:
1 In Bermuda, this publication is distributed by HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited of 37 Front Street, Hamilton, Bermuda, which is licensed to conduct Banking and Investment Business by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. 2 In the United States, this document is distributed by HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. ("HSI") to its customers. HSI is a member of the HSBC Group, the NYSE and FINRA. 3 In Canada, this material is distributed by HSBC Bank Canada and its affiliates.
Asia Pacific:
1 In Australia, this publication has been distributed by HSBC Bank Australia Limited (ABN 48 006434 162, AFSL No. 232595) only, for the general information of its clients. Any reference in this publication to other HSBC Group entities shall not be taken to mean that such entities has a presence in or are licensed in Australia, or that such entities are offering to do business and/or enter into transactions with persons located in Australia. 2 In Bangladesh, this publication is distributed by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (“HBAP”), Bangladesh branch. 3 In mainland China, this publication is distributed by HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited (“HBCN”) to its customers. 4 In Hong Kong, this publication is distributed by HBAP to its customers for general reference and information purposes only. 5 In India, this publication is distributed by HBAP, India branch, to its customers for general reference and information purposes only. 6 In New Zealand, this publication is distributed by HBAP, incorporated in the Hong Kong SAR, acting through its New Zealand branch. 7 In Singapore, this publication is distributed by HBAP, Singapore branch (“HBAP, Singapore branch”) to institutional investors or other persons specified in Sections 274 and 304 of the Securities and Futures Act (Chapter 289) (“SFA”) and accredited investors and other persons in accordance with the conditions specified in Sections 275 and 305 of the SFA. For recipients which are not institutional investors, accredited investors or expert investors as defined in the SFA, this is distributed pursuant to Regulation 32C of the Financial Advisers Regulations (“FAR”). HBAP, Singapore branch, accepts legal responsibility for the contents of the publication pursuant to Regulation 32C(1)(d) of the FAR. This publication is not a prospectus as defined in the SFA. HBAP, Singapore branch, is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Recipients should contact an HBAP, Singapore branch representative in respect of any matters arising from or in connection with this publication and refer to the contact details at www.business.hsbc.com.sg. 8 In Sri Lanka, this publication is distributed by HBAP, Sri Lanka branch to its customers.
Europe:
1 For clients of HSBC Continental Europe and HSBC Continental Europe branches, this publication is distributed by HSBC Continental Europe. HSBC Continental Europe is an « Etablissement de crédit et prestataire de services d’investissement» authorized by the « Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution » (ACPR) and the European Central Bank (ECB). It is regulated by the « Autorité des Marchés Financiers » (AMF), the ACPR and the ECB. 2 In Malta, this publication is distributed by HBEU and is being made accessible to customers of HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c. (“HBMT”). HBMT is registered in Malta with company number C-3177 and is licenced to conduct investment business by the Malta Financial Services Authority. 3 In Switzerland this publication is distributed by HBEU to its customers. 4 In the UK and CIIOM, this publication is distributed by HBEU to its customers and by HSBC Bank UK plc (“HBUK”) to its customers. HBEU is registered in England and Wales (company number: 14259), registered office: 8 Canada Square, London, E14 5HQ, UK. HBUK is registered in England and Wales (company number: 09928412), registered office: 1 Centenary Square, Birmingham B1 1HQ, UK. HBEU is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial Services Register number: 114216). HBUK is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial Services Register number: 765112).
Middle East:
1 In Algeria, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (the “UAE”) and the Dubai International Financial Centre (the “DIFC”), this publication is distributed by HSBC Bank Middle East Limited (“HBME”) to its customers. HBME is registered in the DIFC with company registration number 2199 and its registered office at Level 1, Building No. 8, Gate Village, DIFC, PO Box 66, Dubai, DIFC and is lead regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. HBME operates in Algeria through its Algeria branch at Algeria Business Center, Pins Maritimes, El Mohammadia, 16212 Algiers, Algeria (commercial licence number: 07 C 0974997), which is regulated by the Central Bank of Algeria (Banque d’Algérie) and lead regulated by the DFSA. HBME operates in Bahrain through its branch at PO Box 57, Building 2505, Road 2832, Seef 428, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain (commercial registration number 330-1), which is regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain and lead regulated by the DFSA. HBME operates in Kuwait through its branch at Kharafi Tower, Qibla Area, Hamad Al-Saqr Street, PO Box 1683, Safat 13017, Kuwait (Ministry of Commerce and Industry branch licence number SP2005/4), which is regulated by the Central Bank of Kuwait, the Capital Markets Authority for licenced Securities Activities and lead regulated by the DFSA. HBME operates in Qatar through its branch at PO Box 57, Doha, Qatar (trade licence number 6374), which is regulated by the Qatar Central Bank and lead regulated by the DFSA. HBME operates in Dubai through its branch at HSBC Tower, Downtown, PO Box 66, Dubai, UAE (Chamber of Commerce and Industry branch licence number 617987), which is regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE and lead regulated by the DFSA. 2 In Egypt, this publication is distributed by HSBC Bank Egypt SAE to its customers. HSBC Bank SAE is registered in Egypt (commercial registration number: 218992) with registered office: 306 Cornish El Niel, HSBC Bank Egypt SAE, Maadi, Cairo, Egypt. Regulated by the Central Bank of Egypt. 3 In Turkey, this publication is distributed by HSBC Bank A.S. to its customers. HSBC Bank A.S. is registered in Turkey (commercial register number 268376) with registered office: Esentepe Mah. Büyükdere Cad. No. 128, Şişli 34394, Istanbul, Turkey. Regulated by the Banking Regulatory and Supervisory Agency. 4 In Oman, this publication is distributed by HSBC Bank Oman SAOG to its customers. HSBC Bank Oman SAOG is registered in Oman (commercial registration number: 1/08084/9) with registered office: Head Office Building, PO Box 1727, Seeb, PC 111, Sultanate of Oman. Regulated by the Central Bank of Oman and the Capital Market Authority of Oman. 5 In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, this publication is distributed by The Saudi British Bank to its customers. The Saudi British Bank is registered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (commercial registration number: 1010025779), registered office: Head Office, PO Box 9084, Riyadh 11413, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Regulated by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority.
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