Arabian Post Staff -Dubai
HSBC has picked the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the springboard for its innovative digital trading platform, WorldTrader. This move caters to the rising demand for international investment opportunities among HSBC’s Wealth and Personal Banking (WPB) clients.
WorldTrader empowers users with a gateway to a diverse selection of investment options, encompassing up to 80% of the world’s stock market capitalization. Through this user-friendly platform, investors can trade equities, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and bonds. Additionally, WorldTrader facilitates investments in mutual funds and fixed-income products, providing a well-rounded suite of financial instruments.
The platform boasts connectivity to 77 exchanges across 25 markets, reflecting HSBC’s commitment to catering to its globally-minded clientele. This extensive reach empowers investors to construct and manage diversified international wealth portfolios, aligning with current investment trends.
Commenting on the strategic decision to launch WorldTrader in the UAE, Mohamed Al Marzooqi, CEO of HSBC Bank Middle East, highlighted the platform’s significance. He emphasized how WorldTrader empowers customers by granting them seamless access to international marketplaces for trading equities, ETFs, and bonds. This access, he noted, equips investors with the necessary tools to cultivate and manage a truly global wealth portfolio.
The selection of the UAE as the launchpad for WorldTrader is a strategic one. The UAE has emerged as a prominent financial hub in the Middle East, attracting a significant number of international investors due to its robust regulatory framework, business-friendly environment, and commitment to innovation. This makes it an ideal testing ground for a platform like WorldTrader, which caters to a clientele seeking international exposure in their investment portfolios.
The launch of WorldTrader in the UAE signifies HSBC’s recognition of the growing demand for international investment opportunities in the region. With its user-friendly interface and extensive reach across global markets, WorldTrader is poised to empower HSBC’s WPB clients in the UAE to make informed investment decisions and manage their wealth more effectively. The success of the platform in the UAE paves the way for a potential global rollout, enabling HSBC to cater to its international clientele seeking to diversify their investment portfolios.
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