HSBC Bank is helping its customers connect to potential partners through a digital hub.
The HSBC Connections Hub is a social network for companies that can connect organisations worldwide and open up business opportunities.
Businesses can link up in the knowledge that the connection is with a company that has been approved by HSBC.
Global head of propositions for HSBC Commercial Banking Richard Davies, said: “Researching and connecting with new business partners can be a daunting task, and one that gets harder with distance.
“We have designed the HSBC Connections Hub to help break barriers for companies of all sizes that aspire to forge new business relationships at home and overseas.”
He added: “Every business interacting through the hub is an HSBC customer, giving users the confidence that they already have one practical connection in common.”
Businesses will be matched with buyers and sellers in the HSBC network and members can search, view and connect with HSBC business customers.
The hub will also give users access to HSBC data and reports.