Standard Chartered has increased its projection for Vietnam’s economic growth in 2026 to 9.5%, a considerable increase from its previous estimate of 7.2%. This revision comes on the heels of Vietnam’s robust economic performance in the first half of the year,…
Standard Chartered Bank China (SCB China) recently completed its first-ever Qualified Foreign Investor (QFI) investment in China Government Bond (CGB) Futures following the market’s recent opening. The bank served in dual roles, both as the QFI’s custodian…
Standard Chartered has welcomed Doris Wong to the company in the role of Head of Coverage for Greater China and North Asia (GCNA). Wong’s employment will be effective beginning on June 1. Working from Hong Kong, Wong will be a member of the Client Coverage…
Standard Chartered recently revealed that it has chosen a new leader for its securities division in mainland China. Appointment of New CEO for Standard Chartered Securities (China) Limited Standard Chartered Securities (China) Limited (SCSCL), the Chinese…
Standard Chartered Bank has revised its economic growth forecast for Vietnam this year from an initial prediction of 6.1% to a more promising 7.5%. In its most recent macroeconomic report, Standard Chartered also adjusted its growth prospect for the country…
Standard Chartered, the British banking heavyweight, is investing heavily in an initiative aimed at fostering a skills-based approach within the organisation. This multi-million-dollar venture is focused on generative AI and data literacy, intending to ensure…
Standard Chartered defended its pro-environmental credentials after facing fresh attacks from activist group Urgewald. German environmental and human rights organization Urgewald called out Standard Chartered for being the largest British financier of coal…
Its investment aims to enhance its joint supply chain ecosystem proposition and provide suppliers with access to affordable and convenient financing. Standard Chartered has made a strategic investment into Linklogis – the bank’s first investment in a supply…
The bank is on a recruitment spree in Hong Kong and Singapore as it hopes to increase its private banking assets by 50 percent to $100 million in the next three to five years. The U.K.-based bank will be hiring 30 to 40 private bankers per year in Hong Kong…
With the rapid development of 4K TV, online gaming and smart homes, statistics from Broadband Forum show that more than 1 billion users now have access to fixed broadband, and Wi-Fi has become an essential part of broadband services provided by operators.…
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has instructed the market’s fixed line operators to guarantee a minimum download speed of 512kbps at all times. In a new directive, Trai set the minimum required speed to be considered broadband at…