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29 May, 2020 HSBC India launches 'DerivEasy'

~Access to near real-time information on Futures & Options trades~

~Aimed at enabling investors to make time-critical investment decisions~

HSBC Securities Services India announced the launch of 'DerivEasy', a first-of-its-kind web

platform that will allow HSBC's institutional investors to get access to near real-time information

on their Futures & Options {F&O) trades. This new platform is aimed at assisting investors in

making time-critical investment decisions and their risk management process.

DerivEasy intends to simplify the trade validation process, support investors in monitoring of

margin requirements on existing and prospective trades. collateral utilisation, and position

limits. The platform also offers setting up of customisable alerts to track critical information,

amongst many other features.

Talking about DerivEasy, Anuj Rathi, Head of HSBC Securities Services, India said, "HSBC is at

the forefront of adopting data and digital solutions for both client experience and internal

efficiencies. It is our constant endeavour to support clients through access to innovative

platforms and tools that aid their decision making including risk management. DerivEasy is one

such tool. An industry first, this platform is a culmination of feedback from our clients and

market participants and we truly believe it will set a new market standard in this area".

Commenting on this new platform, Ravi Varanasi, Head of Business Development at NSE

(National Stock Exchange) said, "India is amongst the largest F&O market globally by trading

volume and has the potential to grow further. The launch of DerivEasy, a feature-rich online

platform by HSBC is a commendable initiative and a step in the right direction towards building

market infrastructure and growth through the use of data and digital."

Commenting on the launch of DerivEasy, Ramamoorthy RaJagopal, COO of DSP Mutual Fund

India, and a key relationship for HSBC India said, "HSBC is a trusted pa11ner who strives to offer

the right solutions to its clients. DerivEasy is one such unique solution that will help institutional

F&O investors manage their investments more efficiently by having access to real time

information."

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HSBC Bank India

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in India offers a full range of banking

and financial services through 26 branches across 14 cities. HSBC is one of India's leading

financial services groups, with over 38,000 employees in its banking, investment banking and

capital markets, asset management, software development and global resourcing operations in

the country. It is a leading custodian in India. The Bank is at the forefront in arranging deals for

Indian companies investing overseas and foreign investments into the country.

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited is the founding member of the HSBC

Group. HSBC serves customers worldwide from offices in 64 countries and territories in our

geographical regions: Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, and Middle East and

North Africa. With assets of US$2.918bn at 31 March. 2020. HSBC is one of the world's largest

banking and financial services organisations.

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