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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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
Standard Chartered has reduced Vietnam’s GDP growth forecast for this year by 0.7 percentage points to 6.5%. In a release Thursday the British bank said it amended the forecast it had made in January of 7.2% growth after considering external factors more…
Standard Chartered Bank expects inflation of 4.2 percent this year, slightly higher than the central bank forecast, driven by the geopolitical situation and higher commodity prices. “Over the medium term, demand-push inflationary factors are likely to kick in…
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