This new CD offers exposure to the HSBC Investable Climate Change Index, part of the recently launched HSBC Global Climate Change Family of Indices.

Through this CD, investors will have principal protection, while participating in the performance of companies involved in providing solutions to the challenges of global climate change. These companies stand to benefit substantially from society's transition toward cleaner energy, pollution control and energy conservation.

This theme promises to be at the forefront of technological and industrial development for years to come.