-
Insights
Discover new opportunities for your business
Built on experience, research, and on-the-ground knowledge, our insights help you thrive across new frontiers.
Latest content

Where non-USD stablecoins can scale
This report examines the structural diversification gap in digital currency markets, the drivers of local-currency adoption, the sovereign policy dimension, the institutional foundations required for scale, and the strategic implications for market participants.

Transaction Banking Bankable Insights
From exploring how cybersecurity is evolving, and whether fiat is still the backbone of global finance, to how powering resilience looks like in global trade, and much more, we dive into the forces driving change this year.
Our reports

Beyond concentration: Where non-USD stablecoins can scale
This report examines the structural diversification gap in digital currency markets, the drivers of local-currency adoption, the sovereign policy dimension, the institutional foundations required for scale, and the strategic implications for market participants.

Annual RMB internationalisation report
Renminbi in motion for corporates: Understanding RMB internationalisation in a multi-currency world
The renminbi’s (RMB) role in trade, funding and capital markets is expanding, driven by real-economy demand, not short-term FX cycles. Early movers are building funding flexibility, payment resilience and balance-sheet alignment. Explore how corporates can capture that advantage.

Annual Client Outlook 2026
Corporate capital strategies: key insights
Insights from 350+ global corporates on risk, liquidity, capital structure and growth priorities shaping financial strategy today.

Capital Structuring & Rating Advisory
CSRA annual insights 2026
Access our latest CSRA analysis, based on input from 1,080 companies across 19 corporate sectors.
The report highlights the key themes influencing growth, funding strategies and capital allocation decisions in 2026.amidst change.

Global Research
Global Outlook 2026 – An uneasy calm
The executive summary of our report highlights key shifts in growth drivers in 2026, risks that might reshape the outlook, and how we see key economies performing in the coming year.

Global Research
Global Outlook H2-2025: The aftershock
The executive summary of our report examines risks to the global economy from tariff uncertainty. While momentum is slowing in the US and China, we see bright spots, especially in EM.

Islamic Banking
Islamic Banking for Corporates
Broadening Horizons
Explore how Islamic finance is evolving into a mainstream solution for corporates – from trade finance to sustainable sukuk.

Islamic Banking
Islamic Banking for Financial Institutions
Unlocking growth amidst global shifts
Explore the key drivers behind the remarkable growth in Islamic finance, emerging trends, as well as the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for financial institutions.

Future of Trade
Future of Trade: Digitalisation
Which technology drivers do corporate leaders believe have the most potential in shaping the future of trade?

Future of Trade
Powering Resilience
Explore our survey findings of more than 1,200 global corporate leaders on how they will power resilience amidst change.

Transition Finance
The Carbon Capture and Storage opportunity in Asia
CCS stands out as a strategic opportunity for Asia to accelerate decarbonisation, drive sustainable growth, and foster regional collaboration and innovation.

Transition Finance
India and the energy transition – corporate perspectives
India’s energy transition spans growth, security and decarbonisation. This report explores technologies, financing, policy and client investment priorities.

ASEAN
SEA Green Economy Report 2025
The Southeast Asia Green Economy Report 2025, developed by Bain & Company, GenZero, Google, Standard Chartered, and Temasek identifies how systems-level solutions, key enabling solutions, and collaboration with APAC nations could unlock emission reductions and deliver new economic value and jobs for the region by 2030.
Corridors in focus
Where trade and capital move across borders – understand the corridors shaping growth and explore where the next opportunities lie.

Our people: Sonia Wentzel
Discover Sonia’s journey of how she facilitates the expansion of European companies in Asia.

Market profile: Singapore
Explore how Singapore’s regional role as a treasury hub unlocks opportunities for cross-border growth.

Trade corridor: India-ASEAN
Explore how supply chains, capital and digital connectivity are being rewired across Asia.

Client story: Marubeni
See cross-border partnership in action through Marubeni’s story.
Explore our client case studies
Integrating an Acquisition at Record Speed
How Shell rapidly integrated Pavilion Energy into its treasury and ERP l…
25 Mar 2026
Case study: USD560 million debt financing for True IDC’s dat…
A greenfield development backed by BlackRock’s GIP and by CP Group in Th…
10 Feb 2026
bp transforms its regional cash management
Successful treasury transformation achieved enhanced treasury performanc…
23 Jan 2026
Accelerating Hyundai Engineering’s treasury transformation
By implementing a centralised solution to six entities in its core marke…
17 Sep 2025
Flexible receivables purchasing to boost liquidity
With an increasingly global footprint, UAE-headquartered Ducab has impro…
08 Sep 2025
SGD643 million loan backs Singtel’s next-gen data centre
Singtel’s Arthur Lang and Standard Chartered’s Chow Wan Thonh discuss ho…
16 Sep 2025
Tune in to our latest podcast episodes

Macro Freestyle | Oil shock – should we worry about inflation or growth?
We discuss where the oil shock arising from the Middle East conflict is more likely to fuel inflation or growth concerns. This podcast was recorded on 24 March.

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.
Insight hubs
Dive deeper into topics and insights that matter to you and your business through our curated content hubs.
Global research
Discover differentiated research delivered by our team of Global Research experts.
Industries in Transition
Explore fresh perspectives and client stories across sectors transitioning to more renewable practices.
Bankable Insights for businesses
Bringing you trends, latest insights and best practices, so you can take advantage of business opportunities.
Discover more insights
Find the latest news and views to bolster your business.
Supply Net Zero by Standard Chartered launch
Introducing our free supplier decarbonisation platform.