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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.
Macro Freestyle
Living with low volatility and high uncertainty
Macro Freestyle
Is US dollar weakness inevitable?
Macro Freestyle
Focusing on the fiscal
Macro Freestyle
What to watch as we enter H2
Macro Freestyle
Trade wars, currencies and central banks
Macro Freestyle
Trade wars and stagflation risks
Macro Freestyle
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 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.
Global Outlook 2025 Podcast – Reverberations
In this Global Research podcast, Eric Robertsen and Kaushik Rudra, examine the implications of the US presidential transition for global growth, the USD and EM assets.
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.
Global Outlook Q3-2024 Podcast: Clouded by geo-economic uncertainty
Listen to Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research & Chief Strategist, and Razia Khan, Head of Africa and Middle East as they explore the the possibility of a soft landing for the global economy, and what this means for EM and frontier markets.
Financing and securities services
September 2025
The Custodian Edition: Beyond borders, beyond tomorrow
Financial markets have entered a new era, driven by the rise of digital assets and the need to leverage artificial intelligence (AI). Meanwhile, the industry is seeing increased regulation around digital assets and in turn an acceleration in institutional interest in these instruments.
In this edition of Bankable Insights: The Custodian – Beyond borders, beyond tomorrow, we explain why these developments matter.
Read about our global footprint
From prime services to custody, we can service all your needs.
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?
Three possible futures for digital assets trading – wh…
Where do we trade tomorrow? Exchanges, peer-to-peer, and the quest for a safe and fair digital assets market.
MiCA a banks blueprint for digital assets success
Regulators craft crypto rules to protect consumers and ensure stability. As adoption grows in Europe, crypto cus…
Opportunities Abound for Enhancing Operational Efficiencies …
Advanced technologies offer enticing solutions – but can asset servicing firms find the optimal solution for the…
Custodians refine their data strategies
Irrespective of whether our clients are banks or asset owners, if they are to provide value to their customers, …
Commit, collaborate, consolidate: The way forward for Africa…
As Africa’s attractiveness to investors grows, how should it develop its capital markets to further capitalise o…
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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