# Surendra Rosha, co-CEO for Asia and the Middle East, said HSBC would continue to invest in the wealth business in the United Arab Emirates.

*business · news · 2026-04-13 · South China Morning Post*

## Key points

- HSBC will continue investing in its wealth business in the UAE despite regional uncertainty.
- HSBC reported US$1.09 billion profit before tax in the Middle East last year.
- The UAE is now one of HSBC's four global priority markets, alongside India, China, and Singapore.
- HSBC's Middle East clients are increasingly using its global network to invest internationally.

**Companies:** HSBC Holdings
**Countries:** Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, India, China, Singapore

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