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Our global network
Your strategic banking partner across the globe
We connect our clients through our network to a world of possibilities.
Our global footprint
Standard Chartered Corporate & Investment Banking spans over 50 markets, delivering seamless cross-border solutions and unlocking growth for clients worldwide.
Botswana, Mauritius, Ghana, South Africa, Uganda, Egypt, Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia, Cote d’Ivoire and Morocco.
Standard Chartered’s presence in Africa spans more than 170 years, making the continent a core part of our global network. With a Corporate & Investment Banking presence in more than 10 markets and services extended to 15 more through strategic partnerships, we leverage deep local knowledge and international expertise to deliver tailored financial solutions.
Our long-standing commitment enables clients to access Africa’s dynamic trade corridors, unlock cross-border investment opportunities, and achieve sustainable growth across one of the world’s most rapidly evolving regions.
Our key differentiators
Direct clearing and custody
Direct participation in domestic clearing systems across Africa and a leading custodian.
Large-flow transaction capability
Ability to clear substantial flows through risk warehousing, G10 liquidity, and onshore presence.
Cross-border advisory
Complimentary exchange control advisory and liaison services in South Africa.
Digital and mobile solutions
Top USD capital markets platform in Africa for sovereign, corporate deals and loan syndication.
Regional insights
Treasury in Africa 2026: Scaling operating models in a fragm…
Explore the themes that will shape the African treasury agenda in 2026 a…
Reshaping global trade: The rise of South-South corridors
Closer economic ties between fast-growing developing markets are transfo…
Commit, collaborate, consolidate: The way forward for Africa…
As Africa’s attractiveness to investors grows, how should it develop its…
Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, United States
The Americas is one of Standard Chartered’s fastest-growing clusters and a key driver of our global Corporate & Investment Banking business. Established in 1902, Standard Chartered’s Americas cluster serves multinational corporations, governments, banks, investors, and development organisations. We facilitate trade and investment flows between the Americas, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, acting as a key pillar of the Bank’s global network.
Our key differentiators
Comprehensive solutions
Our presence supports major product offerings, providing clients with a wide range of capabilities.
Corridor connectivity
Together with our deep expertise, we help clients unlock cross-border and growth opportunities.
Portfolio management
Financial products to multi-national corporations, FI, public sector and development organisations.
Pan-Americas presence
Across North and South America, providing cross-border capabilities.
Regional insights
Corridors in focus: Singapore-United States
From goods to digital infrastructure, the Singapore-United States (SG-US…
The rise of digital assets in finance
Digital assets are transforming the financial landscape. Mandy DeFilippo…
The strategic impact of tariffs on the US renewables value c…
Explore how US tariffs and policy uncertainty are impacting the renewabl…
United Kingdom, Germany, France, Poland, Sweden, Türkiye, Belgium, Jersey, Falkland Islands and Luxembourg
Standard Chartered’s EU hub strengthens our ability to serve a diverse and evolving global client base. From Europe, we connect businesses and investors to high-growth opportunities across the United States, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. With deep expertise in cross-border banking, trade and investment flows, we help clients navigate complex markets, unlock corridor opportunities, and achieve sustainable growth on a global scale.
Our key differentiators
EU hub and regional network
Standard Chartered AG in Frankfurt is our EU hub and is the home of our euro clearing operations.
Direct clearing expertise
Direct GBP CHAPS participant, supporting high-value domestic and cross-border payments.
Corridor connectivity
Present in key markets across the region, including the UK, to unlock global opportunities.
Global Business Services hub
Our first European GBS in Poland is a centre of excellence for highly skilled operational functions.
Regional insights
A new era of two-way trade and investment
Two-way flows in trade, investment and digital innovation are transformi…
What Chint did in improving renewable energy in Portugal
How we supported Chint with EUR420m financing, securing 5.5GW new solar …
Corridors in focus: Our People – Sonia Wentzel
"Building bridges between East and West isn’t just my job, it’s my purpo…
UAE, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Iraq
Standard Chartered has been part of the Middle East since 1920, making us one of the longest-standing international banks in the region.
With a presence across six diverse markets, we combine deep local expertise with global connectivity to deliver trusted banking solutions. Our enduring commitment and strong client relationships enable businesses and investors to capture cross-border opportunities, drive trade and investment flows, and achieve sustainable growth across the Middle East and beyond.
Our key differentiators
Extended market reach
Largest financial market setup in the Middle East for seamless global and regional trading.
Regulatory licences
Fully licensed in the UAE, DIFC, and ADGM, ensuring compliance and credibility across regional hubs.
Islamic banking expertise
Comprehensive Shariah-compliant banking solutions available in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Flexible lending
No borrower limit in Saudi Arabia, enabling custom financing for large corporates and institutions.
Regional insights
Market profile: Saudi Arabia
Explore strategic opportunities and how we can support cross-border investment at scale.
Catalysing growth in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is positioning the Kingdom as the Middle East’s leading trade hub, says Standard Chartered Saudi Arabia CEO Mazen Bunyan.
Which new industries are driving China-Middle East trade?
Our new Corridors in Focus series examines trade along high-priority cor…
How fast is Islamic finance growing and what’s driving…
Explore how Islamic finance has grown, what’s driving it and the key opp…
Testing times: Commodity markets reprice as conflict blockad…
Find out how the strait blockage supply shock is impacting commodities t…
Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan
With a strong regional presence and ongoing investment, Standard Chartered is strategically positioned to unlock opportunities across Asia’s fast-growing economies. Our deep local expertise, combined with a global network spanning key financial hubs, enables us to connect clients to growth, trade, and investment opportunities where they matter most.
Our key differentiators
Renminbi leadership
Ranked as the largest renminbi global clearing bank among all foreign banks in China.
Hong Kong direct participation
We are the first offshore foreign bank approved as a direct participant.
Taiwan’s bond market leader
We are a leader in Taiwan’s international bond market with over 40 foreign issuers.
Korea market leadership
We operate Korea’s most state-of-the-art dealing room and lead in derivatives and FX, among others.
Regional insights
What renminbi is – and why RMB internationalisation ma…
Your guide to CNY and CNH markets, CIPS, key policies, and how corporate…
RMB: Key market updates on liquidity and markets
Explore how strengthening offshore liquidity and expanding RMB market in…
Case study: Nonghyup Bank
Find out how Korea’s Nonghyup Bank increased transaction volumes after l…
Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar
For over 170 years, Standard Chartered has empowered businesses to achieve their growth ambitions within ASEAN and beyond. Present in more ASEAN markets than any other international bank, our unmatched local expertise, combined with a comprehensive suite of banking solutions, enables clients to navigate ASEAN’s diverse economies and drive seamless cross-border growth across trade, investment, and capital flows.
Through our Saadiq network, we offer Shariah-compliant banking in Brunei and Malaysia.
Our key differentiators
Comprehensive solutions
Full suite of solutions supported by regional specialised teams, providing end-to-end service.
Digital trade capabilities
We are the only bank investing in digital solutions across all key ASEAN markets.
Award-winning client connectivity
Fully integrated and transparent digital transactional FX capabilities through multiple channels.
Renminbi leadership
Leading international renminbi bank and pioneer in cross-border transaction capacity.
Regional insights
How digital assets are shaping the future of treasury
Digital infrastructure is impacting both financial processes and the way…
SGD643 million loan backs Singtel’s next-gen data centre
Singtel’s Arthur Lang and Standard Chartered’s Chow Wan Thonh discuss ho…
Asia’s shift to T+1: What does it take to be ready?
Custodian perspectives into preparedness, FX and funding.
India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka
With nearly 170 years of history in South Asia, Standard Chartered combines deep market knowledge with strong regulatory relationships to deliver trusted guidance and seamless banking solutions. Our on-the-ground expertise across key South Asian economies enables clients to access cross-border opportunities, drive trade and investment, and achieve sustainable growth in one of the world’s most dynamic regions.
Through our Saadiq network, we offer Shariah-compliant banking in Pakistan and Bangladesh. In Pakistan, we are the first international bank to be awarded an Islamic banking license and the first to open an Islamic banking branch.
Our key differentiators
Pan-South Asia presence
Extensive presence in key South Asian markets, offering seamless cross-border connectivity.
Comprehensive solutions
These include trade and working capital solutions, cash management solutions, and others.
Corridor connectivity
Fuelling efficient trade and regional deals across South Asian markets and beyond.
Regulatory expertise
We help clients navigate complex markets with our knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks.
Regional insights
Building India’s first private global treasury centre
How AM/NS India centralised offshore funding in GIFT City to accelerate …
India-ASEAN: Where capital meets supply chains
Trade between India and ASEAN has surpassed USD120bn. The bigger story i…
India’s energy transition: what corporates say
What Indian corporates say about net zero, capital constraints and the r…
Where trade and capital move across borders
Understand the corridors shaping growth and explore where the next opportunities lie
Corridors in focus
Examining the world’s most dynamic trade and capital corridors.
Each article delivers analysis on capital flows, liquidity and trade dynamics, sector-specific insights and client case studies demonstrating execution at scale.
Our people
Meet the experts working alongside you to unlock growth and navigate complexity.
Client stories
Hear directly from our clients on how our global network turns cross-border ambition into growth.
Market profiles
Discover where sector growth is emerging in each market.