The Guardian, published by Guardian Media Group (GMG), is a British daily newspaper founded in 1821 as the Manchester Guardian. It is known for its independent and liberal journalism, with a strong emphasis on investigative reporting and quality analysis. The newspaper transitioned to a daily format in 1855 and became known simply as The Guardian in 1959, reflecting its national and international reach. GMG, wholly owned by the Scott Trust, ensures the newspaper's editorial freedom and financial independence.
The Guardian publishes both print and digital content, including The Observer, the world's oldest Sunday newspaper, and operates theguardian.com, which has become one of the largest English-language newspaper websites. The organization is committed to quality journalism free from political and commercial influence, and it has a history of significant investigative work that has shaped public discourse in the UK. The Scott Trust Endowment Fund supports its mission, allowing it to maintain its editorial integrity and independence.
Established in 1865 in Hong Kong, London-based HSBC is one of the largest banks in the world, with assets of USD 3 trillion and 40 million customers worldwide. It operates in around 60 countries with more than 200,000 full-time staff. The United Kingdom and Hong Kong are its two largest markets. The bank offers retail, commercial and institutional banking, global banking and markets, wealth management, and private banking.
Developer of databases comprising of periodicals, newspapers, dissertations, out-of-print books and other scholarly information. The company's databases are precise and allow serious research of virtually any research topic from multiple perspectives and across multiple formats as well as streamline research routines with automated bibliographic support and document management for the students, scholars and librarians.
Operator of an online media network created to provide information and news content. The company's network offers both localized and international information related to various socio-economic, cultural, political, lifestyle, entertainment and other matters supported with photos and videos, enabling viewers to gain information on the latest news worldwide.