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Standard Chartered to Sell Bangladesh Wealth and Retail Business After 120 Years
The transition is expected to take up to 24 months as the British lender shifts its strategic focus to corporate and investment banking.
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Wei ZhangFinance
Standard Chartered Creates Dedicated Yuan Unit as Offshore Bond Issuance Surges 60 Percent
Offshore dim sum bond sales climbed 60 percent in the first half of 2026 while panda bond volumes gained 69 percent, driving fresh bank restructuring.
Wei ZhangFinance
Standard Chartered Pioneers in Chinas Market with First Bond Futures Trade
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…
Minjun ParkFinance
Standard Chartered Welcomes Doris Wong as New Head of Coverage for Greater China and North Asia
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…
Maria SantosFinance
Standard Chartered Boosts Digital Assets Strategy, Appoints Karby Leggett as Asia Lead Amid Crypto Surge
Standard Chartered, a leading UK-based financial institution, has recently announced the appointment of Karby Leggett as the regional head of digital assets. This move comes amidst the swift rise in the acceptance and adoption of digital currencies, tokenized…
Rajiv MenonFinance
Standard Chartered Revolutionizes Transaction Banking with New AI-powered Platform
Standard Chartered, a UK-based banking and financial services company, has announced the rollout of an artificial intelligence (AI) enabled platform aimed at accelerating and customizing transaction banking services for its clientele. The innovative platform…
Aiko TanakaFinance
Wellington & Standard Chartered Unveil No-Load Shares, Transforming Wealth Market Dynamics in Singapore
Wellington Management has enhanced its alliance with Standard Chartered Bank by launching exclusive no-load share classes of the Wellington Asia Quality Income Fund for the bank’s customers in Singapore. This strategic initiative enhances its competitive…
Sarah ChenFinance
Peter Horng Takes the Helm: StanChart’s New Investment Advisory Head for Greater China and North Asia
Standard Chartered’s private banking division recently announced the appointment of Peter Horng as the new head of investment advisory and product advisory for their Greater China and North Asia operations. Peter Horng’s Wealth Management Background Peter…
Maria SantosFinance
Jim Wang Takes Helm as CEO of Standard Chartered’s China Securities Unit: A Leap Forward in Asia’s Financial Landscape
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…
Wei ZhangFinance
HSBC and Standard Chartered Predict Blockchain and AI Boom in Hong Kong’s Fintech Future
During the 10th annual Hong Kong FinTech Week in 2025, HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery and Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters discussed the city’s significant role as an international finance hub. Both CEOs shared a bullish outlook about the future of digital…
Wei ZhangFinance
Standard Chartered Gears Up for Early RoTE Target Triumph Amid Q3 Profit Surge
Following a prosperous third quarter, Standard Chartered Bank, noted for its focus on emerging markets, has reported a rise in profits. The bank now anticipates meeting its return on tangible equity (RoTE) goal ahead of its original schedule by one year.…
Wei ZhangFinance
Standard Chartered Pushes Bank-Wide Skills Revolution
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…
Maria SantosFinance
Standard Chartered Expands Reach In Singapore: Strategic Partnerships To Boost Global Indian Operations
Standard Chartered, a London-based financial institution, has recently entered into strategic agreements intended to increase its reach within Singapore’s business networks and boost the growth of its global India operations. These partnerships are with the…
Aiko TanakaFinance
Standard Chartered Engages in Legal Clash Over $2.7 Billion Fraud Allegations in 1MDB Scandal
Standard Chartered Bank is firmly pushing back against allegations that it played a role in facilitating fraudulent activities linked to the infamous 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal, which has continued to reverberate through financial headlines…
Aiko TanakaFinance
Standard Chartered Faces More Hin Leong Headwinds
Energy trader Winson Oil Trading is seeking damages from Standard Chartered for failed payments over a diesel cargo sold to Hin Leong Trading. The Hin Leong debacle continues to unravel with Winson Oil filing the latest case to seek damages, interest and…
Rajiv MenonFinance
Standard Chartered Strengthens UAE Private Banking Team for Enhanced Client Service
The private banking division of Standard Chartered is ramping up its presence in the UAE with a series of notable new hires in a move that underscores the region’s burgeoning wealth landscape. The bank has appointed Yahya Ismail as managing director and…