Expertise

Our people play a critical role in the fight against financial crime. We have built a dedicated team of financial crime specialists and equip our employees to speak up when something does not feel right.

Our dedicated Risk and Compliance function, led by experienced senior personnel, brings together all areas of financial crime risk management within the bank.

The function’s specialist areas include capabilities that leverage intelligence, investigations, analytics, technology and public-private partnerships, and is overseen by the Group Risk Committee.

We require everybody in HSBC to play their role in maintaining effective systems and controls to prevent and detect financial crime. All HSBC employees must complete mandatory online learning in areas such as sanctions, fraud, money-laundering and bribery and corruption each year, with individuals in positions with a greater exposure to financial crime risk receiving targeted training specific to their role.