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Our combination of global reach, local expertise and deep client relationships enables us to support businesses as they expand, invest and adapt in an increasingly connected world.

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We are a differentiated cross-border Corporate & Investment Bank

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    #1

    Global FI Network Trade Bank1

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    First

    GSIB to offer digital asset custody for crypto assets and spot trading in Bitcoin and Ether2

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    Coordinator and arranger for digital native note issuance

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    130+ currencies

    Strong EM FX capabilities, underpinned by a leading rates franchise

1. MT700, SWIFT. As of FY’25 by value and volume | 2. Standard Chartered launches digital assets trading for institutional clients

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Latest leadership insights

Discover perspectives from our leaders on treasury, digital assets and trade across our network.

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  • Why the Gulf remains a global investment hub

    Roberto Hoornweg shares his thoughts on why Dubai and the Gulf remain im…

  • Three ways global markets are repricing risk in a multipolar…

    Tony Hall shares insights into how to reassess risk, liquidity and capit…

  • Two shifts reshaping corporates, FIs and cross-border bankin…

    Sharad Desai shares insights into how corporates and FIs can navigate a …

  • The rise of digital assets in finance

    Digital assets are transforming the financial landscape. Mandy DeFilippo…

  • Driving FDI in emerging economies

    Roberto Hoornweg, Co-Head of Corporate & Investment Banking, explain…