From the magic of holding a glorious object of history and beauty in your fingertips to the moment the hammer comes down on the rostrum, join us on a journey through the world of the auction house. Launched on the occasion of celebrating 50 years of Sotheby’s in Asia, this video honours the people behind the many important achievements and milestones of the past and visions of the future.

Hong Kong, 1865 – the founding and early days of HSBC. It all began in Hong Kong, 1865. Chaker Zeraiki, Head of Business Banking in the UAE, explores the life and times of Thomas Jackson, an ambitious young Irishman who became one of HSBC’s first ever recruits and a driving force behind the bank’s early success. HSBC NOW brings you stories from our colleagues around the world. For more videos, and to stay up to date with HSBC NOW, subscribe to the channel. Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HSBC_NOW