Key figures
Evaluate our performance at a glance, including profit before tax, total assets and the cost: income ratio.
HSBC Global Private Banking * |
| Key figures | 2011 | 2010 |
| Profit before tax | USD 0.9 bn | USD 1.1 bn |
| Total assets** | USD 119.8 bn | USD 116.8 bn |
| Cost income ratio | 68.8% | 66% |
| Total client assets | USD 496 bn | USD 499 bn |
| Number of employees | 6,627 | 6,752 |
| Number of locations | 90 | 95 |
* HSBC Global Private Banking comprises HSBC Private Bank and the private banking activities of HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt.
HSBC Private Banking Holdings (Suisse) SA *** |
| Ratings | Fitch IBCA | S&P | Moody's |
| Counterparty credit ratings | AA | A+ | A1 |
| Short-term | F1+ | A-1 | P-1 |
*** HSBC Private Banking Holdings (Suisse) SA is the principal holding company for HSBC Private Bank's private banking activities.