Extract from The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation board minutes showing the decision to establish a presence in New York City, USA

Back to Banking in the Big Apple
Photograph of Alfred Townsend, the first Manager of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation in New York City, USA
Next
Title
Extract from The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation board minutes showing the decision to…
Scope and Content
At a board meeting held in November 1879, HSBC’s directors commented: ‘business…
Date
13 Nov 1879
HSBC Reference Number
HK 0288-0007