{"id":11819,"date":"2025-12-19T21:17:32","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T21:17:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hsbcgolf.com\/womens\/?page_id=11819"},"modified":"2026-02-24T03:04:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T03:04:25","slug":"about-hsbc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hsbcgolf.com\/womens\/about-hsbc\/","title":{"rendered":"About HSBC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:900px\">\n<p>Founded in 1865, HSBC is one of the world\u2019s largest banking and financial services organisations. HSBC was born from one simple idea \u2013 a local bank serving international needs. In March 1865, HSBC opened its doors for business in Hong Kong, helping to finance trade between Europe and Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HSBC has been supporting customers for over 160 years and today serves customers worldwide from offices in&nbsp;<strong>57 countries and territories<\/strong>. HSBC opened its first branch in Singapore in 1877. One of the earliest banks to establish in Singapore, HSBC is today a prominent player in the country\u2019s financial services sector, offering a comprehensive range of banking and financial services to meet the needs of its customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HSBC has a long-term commitment to golf, supporting the game across markets at every level, from grassroots initiatives through to elite competition. HSBC has been proud title partner of the HSBC Women\u2019s World Championship in Singapore since 2008. Known as \u2018Asia\u2019s Major\u2019, the tournament brings a world-class field to the global hub of Singapore each year. Alongside the Championship, HSBC also supports the development of the next generation through youth and grassroots programmes, including in Singapore via its partnership with the Singapore Golf Association (SGA) and the HSBC Youth Golf Challenge (HYGC). We\u2019re there, where the game grows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Singapore sets the stage for the best of women\u2019s golf as the HSBC Women\u2019s World Championship brings together an elite field from more than 20 countries worldwide, competing for one of the most prestigious titles in women\u2019s golf at Sentosa Golf Club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Help us celebrate 19 incredible years of opportunity with the tournament by sharing your unique experiences. While onsite at the HSBC Women\u2019s World Championship, feel free to post pictures throughout the week using the hashtags&nbsp;<strong>#HSBCGolf<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>#HWWCGolf<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instagram:<\/strong>&nbsp;@hsbc_sport @hsbcwomensgolf @hsbc_sg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>X<\/strong>&nbsp;@HWWCGolf<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TikTok<\/strong>&nbsp;@hsbcwomensgolf<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kee Joo Wong CEO HSBC Bank (Singapore) Limited 10 Marina Boulevard Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 2 Level 48 Singapore 018983<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Georges Elhedery Group Chief Executive HSBC HOLDINGS PLC HGHQ Level 42, 8 Canda Square Canary Wharf London, E14 5HQ United Kingdom<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For more information on products and services, visit &nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hsbc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.hsbc.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HSBC Women\u2019s World Championship<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Set to stand out as Singapore\u2019s only premier women\u2019s golfing event on an action-packed sporting calendar, the HSBC Women\u2019s World Championship typically showcases one of the strongest fields in women\u2019s golf. With majority of the editions claimed by major champions, the tournament has rightfully earned its reputation among players as \u2018Asia\u2019s Major.\u2019 A mix of activities, golf fans can look forward to four thrilling days of world-class competition, alongside an exciting lineup of entertainment, immersive fan experiences, and activities for all ages both on and off the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Open Championship&nbsp;\u2013 Patron<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>HSBC is a Patron of The Open Championship, one of the world\u2019s preeminent golf tournaments and one of the four golfing Majors.<br>Our partnership with The Royal &amp; Ancient forms the centrepiece of HSBC\u2019s global golf portfolio.&nbsp; Based in St Andrews, The R&amp;A is golf\u2019s governing body (excluding the USA and Mexico) and the organiser of The Open Championship.&nbsp; The R&amp;A acts on behalf of over 30 million golfers in 126 countries, with the consent of 141 organisations from the amateur and professional game.<br>In conjunction with The R&amp;A, HSBC has partnered with The Golf Foundation in the UK to sponsor the HSBC Golf Roots programme.&nbsp; This is now the largest and most successful junior golf development project in the British Isles. It targets potential players in urban and inner city areas and uses golf as a basis to foster \u2018Skills for Life\u2019, such as honesty and respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Golf Foundation is a registered charity that aims to make it possible for all children and young people to access the sport regardless of their background or circumstance.&nbsp; It aims to reach one million children per year through the programme.<br>For more information, visit The Open Championship website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Founded in 1865, HSBC is one of the world\u2019s largest banking and financial services organisations. HSBC was born from one simple idea \u2013 a local bank serving international needs. In March 1865, HSBC opened its doors for business in Hong Kong, helping to finance trade between Europe and Asia. 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