Global 500 rank: 22 (Previous rank: 26)
2006 Revenues (millions): $115,361
Headquarters: London
Country: Britain
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The bank, which operates in 80 countries, saw earnings growth slow to 4.7% last year, from 34.1% in 2005, largely as a result of the faltering U.S. mortgage market. But a third-straight year of double-digit sales growth in emerging markets helped total revenue grow 24.4%.
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22. HSBC Holdings
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