Leading the next phase of growth in Islamic finance

We received 43 awards at The Asset Triple A Islamic Finance Awards 2026, including Islamic Bank of the Year and Sukuk Advisor of the Year (Global).

27 July 2026

4 mins

Corporate & investment bankingGlobal banking

Standard Chartered has been recognised with 43 awards at The Asset Triple A Islamic Finance Awards 2026, including Islamic Bank of the Year (Global), Islamic Bank of the Year (Middle East) and Sukuk Advisor of the Year (Global). The recognition comprises 10 House Awards and 33 Deal Awards spanning multiple markets, sectors and financing solutions across our footprint.

The awards reflect our longstanding commitment to supporting clients’ financing, investment and transaction banking needs through Shariah-compliant solutions, while contributing to the continued development of Islamic finance across key markets.

Recognition across markets and financing solutions

Among the highlights, we were named:

• Islamic Bank of the Year (Global)
• Sukuk Advisor of the Year (Global)
• Islamic Bank of the Year (Middle East)
• Best Islamic Investment Bank (Middle East)
• Sukuk Advisor of the Year in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Türkiye

In addition, the Bank was recognised across award-winning transactions spanning sovereign, financial institution and corporate issuers. These included sukuk, sustainable finance, social finance and syndicated financing transactions across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Türkiye, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Pakistan, Malaysia, Bahrain, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Uzbekistan.

Supporting clients across a rapidly-evolving Islamic finance landscape

We are honoured to be recognised at The Asset Triple A Islamic Finance Awards 2026. The breadth of recognition reflects the trust our clients place in us and the growing role Islamic finance is playing in supporting investment, growth and economic development across markets.

Khurram Hilal

CEO, Group Islamic Banking

Supporting the continued evolution of Islamic finance

Islamic finance continues to play an increasingly important role in facilitating capital mobilisation and supporting economic development across markets. Growing participation from sovereigns, financial institutions and corporates, alongside increasing demand for sustainable and socially focused financing solutions, reflects the evolution of the industry and its expanding relevance within global capital markets.

Through our international network and Islamic banking capabilities, we support clients across financing, investment and transaction banking needs, connecting capital and opportunities across key growth markets.

The recognition at this year’s awards reflects both the breadth of our Islamic finance franchise and the dedication of teams working alongside clients to deliver innovative financing solutions across an increasingly interconnected world.

The full list of awards can be viewed at The Asset Triple A Islamic Finance Awards Results 2026, while the full list of Standard Chartered results is below.