What we're up to

Spotlight on the metaverse

The metaverse, described as a future version of the Internet where people live, work and play, is seen as a critical milestone in the Web 3.0 evolution. SC Ventures, our innovation arm, is driving the Bank’s entrance into the metaverse and exploration of co-creation opportunities in this new and exciting space.

Spotlight on the metaverse

The metaverse, described as a future version of the Internet where people live, work and play, is seen as a critical milestone in the Web 3.0 evolution. SC Ventures, our innovation arm, is driving the Bank’s entrance into the metaverse and exploration of co-creation opportunities in this new and exciting space.

Partnering for scale and to extend reach

We have big ambitions for our business and for our society. But we can’t get there alone. That’s why we’re collaborating across our network and with a wide variety of partners. Together, we’re introducing new ways to bank that boost financial inclusion, while also paving the way for long-term profitability.

Partnering for scale and to extend reach

We have big ambitions for our business and for our society. But we can’t get there alone. That’s why we’re collaborating across our network and with a wide variety of partners. Together, we’re introducing new ways to bank that boost financial inclusion, while also paving the way for long-term profitability.

Inventing new business models

As the world goes digital for good, we're experimenting with disruptive business models to address unmet client needs while also creating optionality for the Bank. By marrying our capabilities with emerging technologies, we create solutions that can benefit clients across our global footprint. 

Inventing new business models

As the world goes digital for good, we're experimenting with disruptive business models to address unmet client needs while also creating optionality for the Bank. By marrying our capabilities with emerging technologies, we create solutions that can benefit clients across our global footprint. 

Transforming our core

We're transforming our digital core, building out our platforms to provide clients with a best-in-class experience. We will continue to invest in, and accelerate our digital offerings to seize opportunities across our markets.

Transforming our core

We're transforming our digital core, building out our platforms to provide clients with a best-in-class experience. We will continue to invest in, and accelerate our digital offerings to seize opportunities across our markets.

Introducing a new way to bank

We're creating fully digital banks in Asia. After launching Mox in Hong Kong in 2020, we're building one in Singapore.

Discover how we're innovating

Establishing a leader in digital assets

Zodia lets institutions invest, transact and settle in the emerging cryptocurrency assets that are fast transforming financial markets. 

Turbocharging digital payments for businesses

Zai offers retail and corporate clients access to fast, high-volume domestic and cross-border payments.

Embedding financial services into popular platforms

nexus is our ‘banking as a service’ - offering convenient access to financial services for millions of new customers via leading consumer platforms.

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Building fully digital banks in Africa

Since launching our first in 2018, we’ve acquired nearly 700,000 new customers for our African digital banks - 75 per cent are below the age of 35.

Accelerating small business growth

Solv is a B2B marketplace for 60 million small businesses in India.  It facilitates commerce and gives access to finance and business services – all through one app.

Boosting client productivity

We’re embedding traditional digital banking services within our clients’ ecosystems through APIs – Medsource, our client in Kenya, explains how it works.

Offering 24/7, real-time payment capabilities

Scalable, reliable and secure, SCPay is our award-winning global platform for high-value, bulk and micro payments.

Digitising our network

Straight2Bank is our online portal for corporate clients, offering on-the-go access to our cash, trade finance and financial market products.

Empowering consumers to achieve their goals

Autumn is a first-in-market platform in Singapore offering consumers best-in-class tools, products, and services across all aspects of wealth, health and lifestyle.

Personalising client interactions

MyRM lets clients access all their accounts in one place and connect to our relationship managers virtually so they can get advice anytime, anywhere. 

Generating instant investment ideas

Using our personalised investment ideas tool, our relationship managers can provide clients with instant ideas for improving their investment portfolios.

Making credit cards work for clients

CardsPal is a mobile app that helps clients discover the best credit card deals, discounts and offers, so they can optimise their spending and get amazing rewards. 

At a glance

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markets covered by our digital corporate banking platform

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new digital customers in Africa

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ranking on App Store for Mox, our HK virtual bank

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SMEs served in India through Solv

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sales generated through Solv

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SC Ventures

SC Ventures is a platform and a catalyst for Standard Chartered to promote innovation, invest in disruptive financial technology and explore alternative business models.

New Fintech Bridge

Where innovation meets opportunity

The SC Ventures FinTech Bridge enables faster connections between start ups, businesses and tech experts for a smoother innovation journey.

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Experience open banking with aXess. A connection to enable innovation via an open platform and APIs for developer communities.

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Interested in joining us?

If you're looking for a career with purpose and want to work for a bank making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.