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HSBC Holdings plc is a British multinational banking and financial services corporation headquartered in London. Founded in 1865, it operates in 62 countries and territories across Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East. The bank serves approximately 39 million customers worldwide and is one of the largest banking groups globally by total assets.