HSBC Holdings plc

HSBC Holdings plc Annual Review 2009

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Strong, steadfast, sustainable

Cover page image: Stron, steadfast, sustainable

Highlights of 2009

  • Diversified business model delivering profits through the economic cycle.
  • Underlying performance significantly ahead in 2009.
  • Profitable in all regions, apart from North America.

Group Chairman’s statement

Stephen Green, Group Chairman

“The global macroeconomic transition from West to East gathered pace during 2009.”

Group Chief executive’s
business review

Michael Geoghegan, Group Chief Executive

“During 2009, HSBC stuck to its fundamentals.”