The ongoing turbulence facing global financial markets has resulted in unprecedented governmental action around the world designed to ensure that markets return to normal as quickly as possible. Here's how we see things at HSBC...   HSBC is one of the most strongly capitalised and liquid banks in the world. About 90 million customers in over 80 countries and territories worldwide. We are one of the world's largest financial services organisations with a market capitalisation of US$177 billion (as at 30 June, 2011).   HSBC remains one of the world's most strongly capitalised and liquid banks with a core tier one capital ratio of 10.8% (as of 30 June, 2010) and a loan to deposit ratio of 78.7% (as at 30 June, 2011).     We continue to expand our global business both organically as well as via selective acquisitions. In Asia, for example, we have recently made acquisitions in Indonesia and Taiwan and we continue to expand our presence in our key markets. Our financial strength is the result of the relentless focus we place on sound liquidity, capital strength, cost discipline, relationship banking and global distribution. Since our establishment in 1865, these principles have guided us well and will continue to guide us well into the future. During good times and bad….HSBC is a partner you can rely on © Copyright. The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited 2011. All rights reserved. The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited Registered Financial Institution: Director of Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Tokin) No.105 Member: Japan Securities Dealers Association and The Financial Futures Association of Japan