HSBC HOLDINGS PLC
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC is a Public Limited Company registered in United Kingdom under 00617987, and its current status with Companies House is active. The company was incorporated on 1 January 1959 and lists its registered address as London, United Kingdom. 5 shareholders are on record for HSBC HOLDINGS PLC, and since every one of them is a company rather than an individual, this particular filing does not on its own establish an ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) — identifying one would mean tracing the ownership of each shareholding company in turn. This profile is sourced directly from Companies House and was last updated on 11 August 2026.
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Shareholders
5
Five shareholders are currently on record for HSBC HOLDINGS PLC, held on the Confirmation Statement (CS01), filed under the Companies Act 2006.
The largest of these is VANGUARD STAR FUNDS-Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund, holding 28.9% — the largest recorded stake — followed by VANGUARD TAX-MANAGED FUNDS-Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund at 18%; the remaining 3 shareholders shown hold smaller stakes.
The register reports 14 shareholders in total, though only the top 5 by holding are shown in this view.
Because every shareholder shown is a company rather than an individual, the ownership chain continues above this level, and no beneficial owner can be established from this filing alone.
| Shareholder | Type | Holding | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD STAR FUNDS-Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund | 28.9% | Companies House | |
| VANGUARD TAX-MANAGED FUNDS-Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund | 18% | Companies House | |
| iShares Trust-iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF | 5.3% | Companies House | |
| Fidelity Salem Street Trust-Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund | 3.7% | Companies House | |
| Edgar Lomax Co/VA | 0% | Companies House |
Officers
5
The Director of HSBC HOLDINGS PLC on record is Hon Lee; 5 officers are shown here, filed with Companies House.
The register reports 187 officers in total, including past appointments, though only the 5 most relevant records are shown here.
Management authority at HSBC HOLDINGS PLC sits with these individuals, not with shareholders, who are covered separately and hold ownership rather than control.
The source filing doesn't specify representation authority — whether officers can act individually or must sign jointly to bind the company — so that detail isn't available here.
Group Structure
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC has no recorded parent company — it sits at the top of its own group structure, with 54 subsidiaries recorded beneath it across 20 jurisdictions. Each of these downward relationships is derived rather than filed: resolved by matching entities across the registry network, not stated directly in a single document.
Those 54 subsidiaries span United Kingdom, Canada, Hong Kong, South Africa, Bermuda, United Arab Emirates, and 14 more jurisdictions, though this list should not be read as complete — subsidiaries only become visible here where shareholder data has actually been filed with a register, so holdings in jurisdictions without that filing simply won't appear. 14 of the 54 go a level deeper still, with their own further subsidiaries recorded beneath them — additional ownership layers this view doesn't expand.
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC
United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns HSBC HOLDINGS PLC?
Five shareholders are currently on record for HSBC HOLDINGS PLC, held on the Confirmation Statement (CS01), filed under the Companies Act 2006. The largest of these is VANGUARD STAR FUNDS-Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund, holding 28.9% — the largest recorded stake — followed by VANGUARD TAX-MANAGED FUNDS-Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund at 18%; the remaining 3 shareholders shown hold smaller stakes. Because every shareholder shown is a company rather than an individual, the ownership chain continues above this level, and no beneficial owner can be established from this filing alone.
Who is HSBC HOLDINGS PLC's UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner)?
Every shareholder recorded for HSBC HOLDINGS PLC is itself a company rather than a natural person, so no Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) is identified at this level; establishing one would require tracing the ownership of each shareholding company in turn.
How many shareholders does HSBC HOLDINGS PLC have on record?
5 shareholders are shown on record for HSBC HOLDINGS PLC. The register reports 14 in total; only the top 5 by holding are shown here.
What is HSBC HOLDINGS PLC's company registration number?
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC's registration number is 00617987, filed with Companies House in United Kingdom. Its current status on the register is active.
Is HSBC HOLDINGS PLC still an active company?
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC's status on Companies House is listed as active.
When was HSBC HOLDINGS PLC incorporated?
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC was incorporated on 1 January 1959, according to Companies House.
What is HSBC HOLDINGS PLC's registered address?
The registered address on file for HSBC HOLDINGS PLC is London, United Kingdom.
What legal structure is HSBC HOLDINGS PLC registered as?
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC is registered as a Public Limited Company in United Kingdom.
Who are the officers/directors of HSBC HOLDINGS PLC?
The Director of HSBC HOLDINGS PLC on record is Hon Lee; 5 officers are shown here, filed with Companies House. Management authority at HSBC HOLDINGS PLC sits with these individuals, not with shareholders, who are covered separately and hold ownership rather than control.
Does HSBC HOLDINGS PLC have a parent company or subsidiaries?
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC has no recorded parent company — it sits at the top of its own group structure, with 54 subsidiaries recorded beneath it across 20 jurisdictions. Those 54 subsidiaries span United Kingdom, Canada, Hong Kong, South Africa, Bermuda, United Arab Emirates, and 14 more jurisdictions, though this list should not be read as complete — subsidiaries only become visible here where shareholder data has actually been filed with a register, so holdings in jurisdictions without that filing simply won't appear. 14 of the 54 go a level deeper still, with their own further subsidiaries recorded beneath them — additional ownership layers this view doesn't expand.
Can Zavia monitor changes to HSBC HOLDINGS PLC's ownership over time?
This profile reflects a point-in-time snapshot from Companies House. Zavia's monitoring API can track changes to HSBC HOLDINGS PLC's registered shareholders, officers, and group structure going forward, flagging updates as they're filed rather than requiring a manual recheck.
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Where does this company information come from, and how current is it?
This record is sourced directly from Companies House and was last synced on 11 August 2026.