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HSBC names Gautam Anand to lead Global India private banking unit
Reuters | April 29, 2026 1:19 PM CST

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HSBC has appointed Gautam Anand to lead its global India private banking division, aiming to bolster cross-border services for affluent clients with Indian connections. Anand, a seasoned banker, will manage the franchise across India and major international centers. This move follows HSBC's 2023 launch of its global private banking business in India to target high-net-worth individuals.

HSBC on Wednesday named Gautam Anand to head its global India private banking division as the lender looks to strengthen cross-border services ‌for wealthy clients ⁠with ⁠links to India.

Anand, a veteran banker with 25 years of experience, will oversee HSBC's global India private banking franchise across India and key international hubs ⁠including Dubai, ‌Hong Kong, Singapore and the UK, it said.

HSBC launched ⁠its global private banking business in India in 2023 to target high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients as part of a broader push to expand wealth management in Asia.


Anand joined HSBC ‌Private Bank in December 2023 as global coordinator for Global India, Middle ⁠East, North Africa and Europe. Prior to joining the lender, he worked at UBS, Credit Suisse, ANZ and ABN Amro, according to his LinkedIn profile.


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