Investment Banking

  Investment Banking

HSBC is accepted as an active investment banking player in Pakistan.

HSBC has a long and successful track record in project and export finance (PEF) transactions globally, across a broad range of industries.

HSBC’s Investment Banking set-up in Pakistan focuses on transaction origination in the area of Project and Export Finance, Debt Capital Markets and Syndicated Loans, and in a limited manner, cross-border M&A advisory. Most transactions are executed using in house capability of the local team along with the product specialist out of group offices based in Hong Kong, UAE, UK.

Overall the track record has been impressive even though it has only recently been established. Our core competency lies in cross-border transactions, where HSBC’s wide geographical network and Global Investment Banking teams offer support, and specialist sector and product knowledge, ensuring efficient execution.

We rely on our local franchise strength and high level contacts with corporates, regulators and GoP, to originate transactions. Local balance sheet is used as and when required, but also forming partnerships with local banks on a case to case basis for execution of local syndicated financing. Notable transactions include sovereign bond issue of USD750 million, acquisition of 30per cent equity stake in a cellular operator, and advisory/structuring assignment for IPPs.