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Published Nov 23, 2022 12:00 pm

HSBC launches yet another milestone in its 147-year history in the Philippines

Photos by Kristine Dominique Barreiro

BANKING LEADERS From left: HSBC Philippines president and CEO Sandeep Uppal and wealth vice chairman Peter Faulhaber

HSBC Philippines recently hosted a dinner for clients to celebrate the launch of its new and enhanced wealth brokerage, which opens up a new world of golden opportunities for wealth management.

The dinner engagement was opened by a spectacular play of lights video montage that showcased HSBC’s unique international and local presence. HSBC Philippines president and CEO Sandeep Uppal opened the event and said, “The launch of HSBC Wealth is yet another milestone in our 147-year history in the Philippines. This demonstrates our confidence in the country, reaffirms our commitment in bridging our Philippine customers with the rest of the world, and supports HSBC’s ambition to be the leading international wealth manager in Asia.” 

HSBC Wealth is exclusive to HSBC Premier customers. It will offer them a range of Unit Investment Trust Funds (UITFs), which cover a range of asset classes and risk profiles, giving them a broader choice of investment products to help them protect, diversify, and grow their wealth. “This evolution of our wealth management business builds on our continued commitment to investing in the Philippines with new capital, giving our clients a wider suite of products and better customer experience through our qualified wealth managers,” said HSBC Wealth vice chairman Peter Faulhaber.

MAINS FROM THE SEASeafood medley of seared scallops, dill marinated tiger prawns, pomelo,
sundried heirloom tomatoes, crispy fennel, warm passion fruit sauce, and gold-dusted potato paper

Held at the grand ballroom at Shangri-La at the Fort, HSBC guests were treated to a sumptuous feast prepared by chef Carlo Huerta, which took them on a culinary journey across HSBC’s international network.

‘This demonstrates our confidence in the country and reaffirms our commitment in bridging our Philippine customers with the rest of the world.’

Upon the arrival of guests, they were served cocktails at the bespoke Gold Bar starting with sustainable yellow fin tuna on a sago cracker topped with labuyo mayonesa and cancha crisp, and chicken Bicol express in crispy lumpia and buko krema, and pulled pork adobo puff on truffle perfume while drinks were a refreshing dalandan spritz and calamansi iced tea.

GOLDEN PERFORMANCE Theater star Gab Pangilinan

The dinner consisted of three courses. The first course was a seafood medley of seared scallops, dill marinated tiger prawns, pomelo, sundried heirloom tomatoes, crispy fennel, warm passion fruit sauce, and gold dusted potato paper—fruits of the Philippine seas symbolizing HSBC’s 147 years of presence in the country. A dalandan sorbet was served as a palate cleanser.

The second course was a Josper-grilled beef tenderloin with spiced carrot puree, crispy potato stack, sautéed broccoli, gold flakes, port wine reduction, saffron tuille, which represents the presence of HSBC in North America. 

For dessert, pastry chef Myles Sanchez created a sumptuous Belgian dark chocolate mousse in chocolate nest raspberry jelly and seasonal berries, a symbol of the sweet future being ushered in through the services of HSBC Wealth. Guests were also treated with specially made chocolate bonbons as a sweet ending to a momentous evening.

DINE IN LUXURY From left: Josper-Grilled Beef Tenderloin with spiced carrot puree, crispy potato stack, sautéed broccoli, gold flakes, port wine reduction, saffron tuille; and Belgian dark chocolate mousse in chocolate nest raspberry jelly and seasonal berries

Each course was accompanied by music performed by a string quartet who played apt songs originating from Asia, North America, and Europe.

Guests were also entertained by the vocal stylings of theater stars Gab Pangilinan, Gian Magdangal, Reb Atadero, a,nd Frenchie Dy who did an astounding performance of songs from The Greatest Showman, accompanied by a heart-thumping dance performance, which transformed the ballroom into a picture of affluent possibilities for guests.

Capping the event was a toast to new opportunities led by Uppal, Faulhaber, and HSBC regional head of private banking, Asia Pacific Siew Meng Tan.

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