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Macro Freestyle podcast series
Macro Freestyle is a monthly podcast series co-hosted by Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist and Madhur Jha, Head of Thematic Research, and explores topics that are likely to be most impactful for the global economy and financial markets.
Episode 13
Can emerging markets weather the oil shock?
Episode 12
The changing global outlook
Episode 11
Oil shock – should we worry about inflation or growth?
Episode 10
Risks to market resilience
Episode 9
The risk of a carry trade unwind
Episode 8
2025 in review: A liquidity-fuelled rally
Episode 7
Living with low volatility and high uncertainty
Episode 6
Is US dollar weakness inevitable?
Episode 5
Focusing on the fiscal
Episode 4
What to watch as we enter H2
Episode 3
Trade wars, currencies and central banks
Episode 2
Trade wars and stagflation risks
Episode 1
Is the consensus wrong on US exceptionalism?
Case studies
USD280 mn green loan
The rapid growth of AI and machine learning technologies are requiring more efficient data centre design.
India opportunities for EU business
Growing potential in investment opportunities.
European investment grade credit
2024 started on a strong note for European and other capital markets.
Project Finance Greenloan provider
Helping finance low carbon transformation of transportation
Financing a greenfield solar farm
India is working towards carbon neutral economic development.
Innovation for a sustainable future
Hear about a rural electrification project that will supply sustainable energy to almost 1 million Angolans.
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Podcasts
Global Outlook 2026 – An uneasy calm
What is the outlook for 2026? Eric Robertsen, Razia Khan and Divya Devesh examine new global growth drivers, the key risks they present, and their potential impact on DM and EM asset markets.
The financial-market surprises of 2026
Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist, identifies several surprise events that could disrupt financial markets in 2026.
Global Outlook H2-2025 – The aftershock
Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist and Razia Khan, Head of Research Africa and the Middle East discuss the H2-2025 outlook amid trade policy and US dollar uncertainty.
2025 Financial Market Surprises Podcast
In this podcast, Standard Chartered’s Global Head of Research, Eric Robertsen, shares his insights on unexpected scenarios in 2025 that could fly against consensus and catch markets and the global economy off guard.
Financing and securities services
June 2026
The Custodian Edition: Beyond borders, beyond tomorrow
Discover how tokenisation, digital assets, T+1 settlement and AI are transforming market infrastructure, reshaping custody, and redefining operating models, risk and governance for institutional investors and asset servicers.
Read about our global footprint
From prime services to custody, we can service all your needs.
Asia’s shift to T+1: What does it take to be ready?
Custodian perspectives into preparedness, FX and funding.
Agentic AI in Asset servicing: The operating model for scala…
Discover and explore how agentic AI can create new operational capacity and accelerate growth in asset servicing…
Relevance in a world of tokenised and digital assets
How tokenisation is transforming financial institutions by enabling faster, more transparent, and accessible ass…
Hong Kong set to cement its status as a world leader in digi…
Regulatory developments and market innovation pave the way for digital assets in Hong Kong.
Bits, blocks and bottom-lines: Corporate interest in stablec…
Stablecoins are evolving from niche trading tools. Discover why they’re now part of the future of payments.
On the rise: unlocking India’s opportunities
Examining how investors are viewing opportunities on the subcontinent.
Harmonisation and integration: Empowering emerging capital m…
How are emerging markets integrating their capital markets into the global financial system?
Hear from our thought leaders
Digital Asset Custody
Why do traditional players hold an important role in digital assets custody? How is the regulatory landscape changing and where are the opportunities for asset servicers in tokenisation? Waqar Chaudry, Innovation and Digital Assets Product, Financing and Securities Services shares insights.
Focus on Footprint: Middle East
Why is the Middle East seeing a lot of interest from institutional investors and asset services? What are the differences in accessing these markets? Simon Kellaway, Global Head of Sales, Regional Head of GCNA, Financing and Securities Services explains in this video.
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