HSBC Private Bank has launched a new platform designed to give ultra-high-net-worth ( UHNW ) and family-office clients access to institutional-grade solutions, exclusive investment opportunities, and specialist insights.

Called HSBC Access, the service allows eligible clients to invest in selected technology and start-up companies served by HSBC Innovation Banking. This is the first time HSBC Private Bank clients have been able to access this type of opportunity since HSBC Innovation Banking was launched in 2023.

Ida Liu, chief executive officer of HSBC Private Bank, says: “Our UHNW and family office clients want to be closer to the companies, founders and opportunities shaping the innovation economy. HSBC Access gives them a direct route to selected private investment opportunities, backed by the insight, connections and full strength of HSBC’s global network.”

The platform offers a range of investment opportunities, including direct investments, co-investments, exclusive private market opportunities and venture capital funds, some of which were previously available only to institutional clients.

These opportunities are sourced from HSBC’s corporate and institutional banking and innovation banking businesses, and are managed and distributed through HSBC’s UHNW Solutions Group.

 In addition, HSBC Access provides specialist insights and intelligence from across the firm’s corporate, trade and innovation banking businesses. It also facilitates curated introductions to individuals and businesses, such as founders of technology start-ups, strengthening HSBC’s support for the innovation ecosystem.

Following its initial roll-out in Hong Kong, the platform will be launched in more markets to meet the needs of UHNW clients around the world.