Doha – HSBC Qatar hosted its Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) Client Networking Event last week under the theme “Digital Solutions – Driving Efficiency & Resilience.” The gathering brought together senior executives and over 70 clients to explore how digital innovation in payments, cash management, trade, and markets is transforming business resilience and growth.
Aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030, the event highlighted how digital tools optimize operations, reduce risk, and strengthen resilience across industries. HSBC showcased solutions such as Corporate Treasury APIs, HSBC TradePay, and the FX Evolve Platform, which enables 24/5 seamless transactions across 23 currency pairs.
Nicholas Young, Country Head of Global Payments Solutions at HSBC Qatar, emphasized the importance of real-time data for faster decision-making and growth opportunities. Mohit Joshi, Country Head of Corporate Banking, noted HSBC Qatar’s legacy of digital innovation, from introducing the country’s first ATM in 1986 to pioneering corporate e-banking in 1987, and reaffirmed its commitment to delivering long-term value through advanced digital solutions.
The event featured a panel discussion with industry leaders including Aldrin Barretto of Al-Futtaim DOMASCO, who shared how HSBC’s digital trade solutions boosted supply chain resilience, and Qaisar Choudhary of Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, who explained how digital payment systems transformed engagement with students, suppliers, and partners worldwide.
The evening concluded with a networking session, giving clients the opportunity to engage directly with HSBC specialists and explore tailored digital solutions to meet evolving business needs.
