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Regulatory environment and compliance
Regulatory environment
HSBC's worldwide operations are regulated and supervised by more than 500 regulatory authorities. These bodies ensure that commercial banks have sufficient capital to operate effectively and that depositors are protected. We are committed to maintaining open and transparent relationships with all regulatory authorities.
Compliance framework
We aim to comply with both the letter and the spirit of all relevant laws, codes, rules, regulations and standards of good market practice in each region where we do business. Responsibility for compliance with these standards rests with the relevant boards, chief executives and senior line managers. We operate a Compliance Disclosure Line in accordance with the US Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Employees can anonymously report concerns about corporate wrongdoing - including the failure to adopt policies in line with our Group Standards Manual - without fear of reprisals.
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