HSBC Asset Management (US) Inc. HSBC Plus USA Equity Quant Active UCITS ETF AccumUSD (HQUD.L) is the US-domiciled operations of HSBC Asset Management, providing UCITS-compliant actively managed equity solutions designed to deliver high-conviction exposure through quantitative active management. headquarters in London, United Kingdom, and operates globally with primary activities focused on fund management, advisory services, and ETF/UCITS product structuring; offerings include quantitative equity strategies, index-tracking and risk-controlled approaches, model-driven stock selection, portfolio construction, and liquidity management for institutional and wholesale clients; underlying products comprise the HQUD.L equity quant ETF series and related UCITS products, separate accounts, and mandates. HSBC Asset Management continuously integrates risk budgeting, factor models, and systematic alpha generation to deliver diversified equity exposure across developed and emerging markets, with a governance framework aligned to client objectives and regulatory standards in Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Middle East regions. Founding year and origin trace to the broader HSBC Group, with headquarters tied to HSBC’s asset management subsidiaries in the UK and Hong Kong, and subsidiaries operating in the United States and Europe. Major recent developments include partnerships and strategic collaborations to expand distribution of UCITS ETFs in global markets; ongoing product launches and enhancements in quantitative strategies; and expansions of distribution channels, client segments, and geographic reach within the last 1-2 years. Industry focus spans asset management and investment services, with business segments spanning institutional and wholesale client solutions, fund administration, and advisory services; the company serves financial institutions, pension funds, insurance companies, wealth managers, and professional investors across multiple regions, leveraging HSBC’s global network for product development, risk management, and regulatory compliance.