HSBC Trust Company (Canada), a subsidiary of HSBC Bank Canada, has opened a new office in Montreal to provide Quebec Immigrant Investor Program services.

“As Canada’s most international bank, HSBC is pleased to open a new office in Montreal to facilitate investments in Quebec by qualified immigrant applicants which will benefit the economy,” says Miguel Barrieras, senior vp, Quebec & Atlantic Regions, HSBC Bank Canada.

The immigrant investor program was created by the Quebec Government to attract successful business immigrants and new investment capital to Quebec. The investments under this program generate non-refundable grants that are awarded to qualified Small and Medium Sized Enterprises based in Quebec that have projects which will stimulate economic growth and job creation.

“Our global network works with thousands of families each year who wish to settle in some of the world’s most highly sought destinations. The addition of Quebec to our list of destinations will be of tremendous interest for our clients,” adds Eric Major, managing director, global investor immigration services, HSBC Capital (Canada) Inc.

Reynald Lépine, senior director, Quebec investor immigration services, HSBC Trust Company (Canada), manages the program in Montreal and has over 10 years experience working with immigrant investors, including investors from China.