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Who we work with
Automotive
Corporate & Investment Banking solutions for the automotive industry.
Banking and finance solutions to power the automotive ecosystem
The automotive sector is undergoing profound changes as electric car sales continue to rise, the geography of global car sales shifts, and consumer demand for connected, intelligent and autonomous vehicles increases at pace. All this is taking place against a background of significant geopolitical disruption and ongoing transition pressures, which are exposing supply chain vulnerabilities and driving high factor costs.
At Standard Chartered, our sector expertise and global vantage point help clients navigate the road ahead with clarity and confidence.
Whether you are a vehicle manufacturer, automotive supplier, electric vehicle (EV) battery ecosystem player or mobility provider, we offer integrated solutions to help streamline complexity and enable scalable, sustainable growth across our international footprint.
Financing the future of automotives
From strengthening supply chains to scaling new mobility models, our solutions power global growth. We connect Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers and mobility innovators to capital that drives resilience, efficiency and sustainable transformation.
Transaction Banking
Our global presence delivers secure and digital cross border trade finance and cash management solutions.
Global Banking
Our comprehensive banking solutions help you scale sustainably and enable your access to capital markets.
Global Markets
We support hedging strategies in FX (130+ currencies), Rates and Commodities.
Strategic capabilities
Scale globally with our suite of Islamic banking, Transition finance, RMB and advisory services (CSRA).
Insights that drive what’s next
With deep roots across the automotive value chain, we share perspectives that steer innovation and share tomorrow’s opportunities.
2026 industry insights and trends
Dive into the opportunities and challenges facing the automotive industry as captured in our annual Capital Structure & Rating Advisory (CSRA) corporate survey.
Powering the China-Europe corridor
Discover how Chinese EV companies are moving manufacturing to Europe and forming joint ventures.
Industries in Transition podcast
Automotive: the electric revolution journey
Why is the automotive industry in the East and the West on different electrification trajectories? Standard Chartered’s Sino Jiang, Rohit Kumar and Lionel Vaxelaire explain how investments in electric vehicles, its supply chain and geopolitics are shaping the future of the global automotive sector.
In a rapidly evolving automotive landscape, clients trust us for financing, insight and global connectivity that drive growth and position them at the forefront of future mobility – grounded in deep sector expertise.
Lionel VaxelaireManaging Director, Global Head of Automotive
Standard Chartered has an important role to play in supporting our clients, sectors and markets to deliver net zero, but to do so in a manner that supports livelihoods and promotes sustainable economic growth. We provide financial services to clients, sectors and markets that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions however we’re committed to managing our environmental and social risks and to becoming net zero in our financed emissions by 2050.