We are a leading international banking group, with a presence in 54 of the world’s most dynamic markets. More than 75% of our global footprint overlaps with the Belt & Road markets. Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, and our heritage and values are expressed in our brand promise, here for good.
Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong Kong Stock Exchanges.
Standard Chartered is one of the oldest international banks in China, with our first branch in Shanghai set up in 1858 and continuous operations thereafter. We were among the first batch of international banks locally incorporated in China in April 2007. We have outlets across nearly 30 coastal and in-land cities in China, a testament of our long-term commitment to China.
Standard Chartered actively fulfils our corporate social responsibilities. We collaborate with NGOs and partners on a range of community impact initiatives to support youth development. Since 2019, our programmes in China have enhanced the operational capabilities of over 700 social enterprises and provided educational, employment and entrepreneurial support to more than 100,000 young people.
In 2025, we received numerous awards and accolades. These included Best Green Transaction Award from Green Investment Principle; Outstanding Special Member and Best Pricing Trading Institution Awards from Shanghai Gold Exchange; Best Gold Strategy Award from the London Stock Exchange Group; Best Trade Finance Product Innovation Bank at 2025 China Trade Bank Conference; Financial Institution of the Year for Corporate Banking Excellence by 21st Century Business Herald; Best RMB Bank in 21 markets by The Asset; “Celestial Award” for Outstanding Research Capability by Securities Times; Annual Investment Management Team Award by Shanghai Securities News; CSR Practice Bank of the Year by The Paper; SHE Responsibility Corporate Brand by China Philanthropist; Top Employer in China by Top Employers Institute; Top Graduate Employer of the Year by 51Job.
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