Regulatory News

19 July 2012

HSBC ETFs plc

Dividend Declaration

Interim distribution for the period to 29^TH June 2012

Announcement Date: 19/07/2012

Ex Date: 25/07/12

Record Date: 27/07/12

Payment Date: 17/08/12

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HSBC Global Asset Management

HSBC Global Asset Management, the core investment business of the HSBC Group, manages assets totalling US$429.4bn, and is a leader in emerging markets funds, with more than US$140bn  invested in this asset class. HSBC Global Asset Management has a worldwide client base of private clients, intermediaries, corporates and institutions invested in both segregated accounts and pooled funds. HSBC Global Asset Management fulfils its purpose of connecting these customers with investment opportunities through an international network of offices in approximately 30 countries, delivering global capabilities with local market insight. (All figures as at 31 March 2012). For more information see www.assetmanagement.hsbc.com

HSBC Holdings plc

HSBC Holdings plc, the parent company of the HSBC Group, is headquartered in London. The Group serves customers worldwide from around 7,200 offices in over 80 countries and territories in Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, North and Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. With assets of US$2,556bn at 31 December 2011, HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations.