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Latest expert news and views on the impact of COVID-19

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A new job in lockdown: Winnie’s story

When Winnie first joined us, Singapore was in COVID-19 lockdown. Getting to know a new organisation and new team remotely,…

When Winnie first joined us, Singapore was in COVID-19 lockdown. Getting to know a new organisation and new team remotely,…

8 Apr 2021

How our COVID-19 Fund is supporting communities across the world

From helping children learn remotely to providing food packages, our donations to UNICEF and the Red Cross are helping support…

From helping children learn remotely to providing food packages, our donations to UNICEF and the Red Cross are helping support…

Explore our world | 3 Mar 2021

Could fraudsters exploit the COVID-19 vaccine?

Countries around the world have begun vaccinating people against COVID-19 but will demand for the jab open the door to…

Countries around the world have begun vaccinating people against COVID-19 but will demand for the jab open the door to…

Explore our world | 20 Jan 2021

The three Ps of pandemic money management

Why planning, purchasing sustainably and powering up your devices are the biggest personal finance tips during COVID-19

Why planning, purchasing sustainably and powering up your devices are the biggest personal finance tips during COVID-19

Grow your wealth | 11 Dec 2020

Why positivity is your best asset for fighting financial stress

In times of economic turmoil, the right mindset could be key to coping with money worries

In times of economic turmoil, the right mindset could be key to coping with money worries

Grow your wealth | 11 Dec 2020

COVID-19: how SMEs are coping with the crisis

While the pandemic has been tough, many entrepreneurs are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel

While the pandemic has been tough, many entrepreneurs are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel

Expand your business | 9 Nov 2020

Will COVID-19 dent your wealth expectancy?

COVID-19 has completely changed the way we live, spend and save but what will it mean for our long-term wealth…

COVID-19 has completely changed the way we live, spend and save but what will it mean for our long-term wealth…

Grow your wealth | 2 Oct 2020

COVID-19: how to balance protection and preparedness for your SME business

Many businesses are assessing the risk and vulnerability in their operations. We explain how to develop an effective risk and…

Many businesses are assessing the risk and vulnerability in their operations. We explain how to develop an effective risk and…

Expand your business | 18 Aug 2020

Young people and dynamic emerging markets could lead the world back to growth

New Standard Chartered survey of 12,000 people in 12 markets shows many are embracing and adapting to changes in their…

New Standard Chartered survey of 12,000 people in 12 markets shows many are embracing and adapting to changes in their…

Grow your wealth | 5 Aug 2020

Will ASEAN emerge on top as companies diversify?

As COVID-19 accelerates the need for businesses to diversify, ASEAN’s strong economic fundamentals make it an attractive market

As COVID-19 accelerates the need for businesses to diversify, ASEAN’s strong economic fundamentals make it an attractive market

Trade beyond borders | 30 Jul 2020

Are China’s SMEs pointing to an economic recovery?

Our survey of 500 SMEs in mainland China shows that business is picking up

Our survey of 500 SMEs in mainland China shows that business is picking up

Trade beyond borders | 29 Jun 2020

Business resilience during COVID-19: 5 ways we’re thinking less like a bank

David Whiteing, Group Chief Operating Officer, shares the hidden potential of an identity crisis, the value of not asking permission,…

David Whiteing, Group Chief Operating Officer, shares the hidden potential of an identity crisis, the value of not asking permission,…

23 Jun 2020

Collective action is key for a sustainable future

Our Chairman on why banks have an obligation to help change the world post COVID-19

Our Chairman on why banks have an obligation to help change the world post COVID-19

Grow your wealth | 22 Jun 2020

Fighting the COVID-19 fraudsters: Rajen’s story

When Rajen received a call one Saturday afternoon, he didn’t expect to spend his weekend recovering funds for a defrauded…

When Rajen received a call one Saturday afternoon, he didn’t expect to spend his weekend recovering funds for a defrauded…

15 Jun 2020

From lockdown to levelling up your SME business

Through stronger relationships with employees and clients to innovation and giving back to the community, learn how a crisis isn’t…

Through stronger relationships with employees and clients to innovation and giving back to the community, learn how a crisis isn’t…

11 Jun 2020

COVID-19 FAQs for individual and SME clients

This page aims to answer your most common global COVID-19 questions. For any operational or regional questions, please contact your…

This page aims to answer your most common global COVID-19 questions. For any operational or regional questions, please contact your…

1 Jun 2020

COVID-19: Four ways to manage your investments

Coronavirus is taking its toll on the financial world but how do you set the right investment strategy when the…

Coronavirus is taking its toll on the financial world but how do you set the right investment strategy when the…

Grow your wealth | 13 May 2020

The coronavirus oil shock – is this just the beginning?

As COVID-19 causes a collapse in demand, the oil market crisis - triggered by a lack of storage - is…

As COVID-19 causes a collapse in demand, the oil market crisis - triggered by a lack of storage - is…

Trade beyond borders | 27 Apr 2020

How we’re helping SMEs during COVID-19

The coronavirus is a global pandemic and, on an individual level, most of us are now familiar with the steps…

The coronavirus is a global pandemic and, on an individual level, most of us are now familiar with the steps…

Explore our world | 20 Apr 2020

COVID-19: Clean energy challenges and opportunities

Clean energy projects face uncertainty as global recession looms, but stimulus packages could help keep a low-carbon future on track

Clean energy projects face uncertainty as global recession looms, but stimulus packages could help keep a low-carbon future on track

Trade beyond borders | 2 Apr 2020