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Refining the employment ‘product’

Tanuj, our Group Head of Human Resources, on how technology can help improve employee experiences – making them more inclusive,…

Explore our world | 1 Apr 2021

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The USD15 trillion infrastructure gap: what are the opportunities for investors?

Governments are stepping up their infrastructure spend, following the deficiencies exposed by COVID-19. Investors can benefit from the expected growth…

Trade beyond borders | 3 days ago

Taking biases out of investment decisions

We aim to help our clients recognise when their biases are at play and also make sure that our advisers…

Trade beyond borders | 17 Mar 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…

Explore our world Trade beyond borders | 3 Mar 2021

Asia beckons!

Asia's fast-changing landscape is fuelling the global recovery, providing exciting opportunities for businesses that can act decisively.

Expand your business Navigate the future Trade beyond borders | 8 Feb 2021

Explore our world

Net-zero by 2050: Half of companies not transitioning fast enough

Urgent action is needed for the world to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 but evidence suggests we are still…

Explore our world | 12 May 2021

Refining the employment ‘product’

Tanuj, our Group Head of Human Resources, on how technology can help improve employee experiences – making them more inclusive,…

Explore our world | 1 Apr 2021

Keeping children safe: Our work with ICMEC on cryptocurrency

We’re working with the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children to understand the role cryptocurrency may play in financing…

Explore our world | 31 Mar 2021

Meet the 14-year-old girl tackling the male-dominated world of tech

Elizabeth joined our Futuremakers programme to pursue her tech dreams

Explore our world | 17 Mar 2021

Grow your wealth

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

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

Grow your wealth | 11 Dec 2020

Growing your investments in a crisis: five insights from our expert

A crisis doesn’t have to mean financial ruin for your investments. Here’s how to make the most of a turbulent…

Grow your wealth | 2 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

Expand your business Grow your wealth | 9 Nov 2020

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Asia beckons!

Asia's fast-changing landscape is fuelling the global recovery, providing exciting opportunities for businesses that can act decisively.

Expand your business Navigate the future Trade beyond borders | 8 Feb 2021

India’s bright future in energy

With renewable energy investment on the rise and the coal sector starting to feel the pressure, what are the risks…

Navigate the future | 21 Jan 2021

Six sustainability trends to watch in 2021

With 2020 coming to an end, what will be on the sustainability agenda for the next 12 months? We look…

Navigate the future | 17 Dec 2020

The future of safe online banking

Does safer online banking come at the expense of convenient access?

Navigate the future | 11 Nov 2020

Expand your business

From finding a passion to founding a fashion empire

Most successful entrepreneurs don’t leave success to chance. They build on opportunities. From a small tailoring shop, Neeru Kumar created…

Expand your business | 1 Mar 2021

Asia beckons!

Asia's fast-changing landscape is fuelling the global recovery, providing exciting opportunities for businesses that can act decisively.

Expand your business Navigate the future Trade beyond borders | 8 Feb 2021

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

Expand your business Grow your wealth | 9 Nov 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…

Expand your business Navigate the future | 18 Aug 2020

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Refining the employment ‘product’

Tanuj, our Group Head of Human Resources, on how technology can help improve employee experiences – making them more inclusive,…

Explore our world | 1 Apr 2021

Proud to be named ‘Best Customer Experience (CX) Institution of the year’

Living by the Bank’s ‘never settle’ valued behaviour, we won the greatest number of awards of all participating in the…

Explore our world | 15 Apr 2020

Our female CEOs: Following as well as leading – Germana’s story

Germana Cruz, our CEO of Latin America and Brazil, on building trust and accepting imperfection

Explore our world | 8 Feb 2020

Our female CEOs: Transforming adversity into purpose – Mansa’s story

Mansa Nettey, our CEO, Ghana, on the importance of honesty and building an environment conducive to success

Explore our world | 14 Jan 2020

International Day of Persons with Disability 2019: The future is accessible

This International Day of Persons with Disability, we want people to remember that there is no single definition of what…

Explore our world | 4 Dec 2019

Our female CEOs: Autonomy and avoiding negativity – Rowena’s story

Rowena Everson, our CEO, Poland, on the rewards of helping colleagues progress, and the importance of autonomy

Explore our world | 26 Nov 2019

International Men’s Day 2019: celebrating male role models

This International Men’s Day is about highlighting our male colleagues who are making a positive difference and challenging archaic attitudes

Explore our world | 19 Nov 2019

Our female CEOs: From chartered accountant to CEO – Zarin’s story

Zarin Daruwala, our CEO, India, on learning on the job in agribusiness, and how work-life balance should not compromise one's…

Explore our world | 12 Nov 2019

Our female CEOs: From student union to senior management – Cynthia’s story

Cynthia El Asmar, our CEO, Lebanon, on how our experiences make us who we are, and the importance of building…

Explore our world | 6 Nov 2019

Our female CEOs: Sharing positivity and staying resilient – Mary’s story

Mary Huen, our CEO, Hong Kong, on getting out of your comfort zone and the importance of diversity

Explore our world | 28 Oct 2019

Our female CEOs: Learning, leading and home in time for netball – Tracy’s story

Tracy Clarke, our CEO, Europe & Americas, and CEO, Private Banking, on democratic leadership and the importance of getting to…

Explore our world | 22 Oct 2019

Our female CEOs: Smashing the stereotypes – Lynette’s story

We believe every moment is an opportunity to be inclusive. This International Women’s Day, we're celebrating some of the women…

Explore our world | 15 Oct 2019

Our female CEOs: Leadership, reinvention and relevancy – Rola’s story

Rola Abu Manneh, our CEO, UAE, on leading the diversity and inclusion agenda, and the barriers to female leadership

Explore our world | 8 Oct 2019

Our female CEOs: Lessons in life and leadership – Jerry’s story

Jerry Zhang, our CEO, China, on how she maintains a work-life balance, and finding potential in mistakes

Explore our world | 23 Sep 2019

Our female CEOs: The principles of management – Caroline’s story

Caroline Eber-Ittel, our CEO and Country Head, Global Banking, France, on how management is about following your instincts and doing…

Explore our world | 16 Sep 2019

We’re banking on cultural diversity

We celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development by spotlighting some of our Chinese ‘corridor bankers’

Explore our world | 21 May 2019

IDAHOTB 2019: a celebration of inclusivity

We spoke to our colleagues Ravi and Dharm about their experiences as LGBT+ people in India, and their reactions to…

Explore our world | 17 May 2019

I feel like the skills I offer are taken seriously

Sankareswaran Srinivasan, an analyst in our Chennai office, lost one of his senses when he was just six months old…

Explore our world | 3 Dec 2018

How I found my work-life balance: Evangelos’ story

When Evangelos found himself juggling a newborn baby, the passing of his mother, and commitments at work, he learned a…

Explore our world | 19 Nov 2018

It’s OK to not be OK

There's no such thing as ‘business as usual’ when it comes to mental health - stories from our people

Explore our world | 9 Oct 2018

Women in tech: Alicia’s story

Alicia joined us to prove that women can succeed in the tech world

Explore our world | 19 Mar 2018

The eight elements of girl power

Our new report reveals what it will take to give underprivileged girls a brighter future

Explore our world | 7 Mar 2018

Roger’s story: they laughed when I joined a bank

An engineer turned banker, Roger wants to raise the bar in one of the world’s most hazardous industries

Explore our world | 14 Feb 2018

We can’t let the threat of terrorism halt the flow of aid money

Some banks are withdrawing support for charities because a minority have had ties to terrorism, but not banking them could…

Explore our world | 14 Nov 2017

Flexible working… helped me thrive at work and in the gym

Jo Richardson was able to find emotional and physical balance when she started to work flexibly

Explore our world | 15 Aug 2017

I thought life was over – I was wrong

When an accident left him badly injured, Jeremy Vallance feared he’d no longer be able to support his family

Explore our world | 28 Jun 2017

Flexible working… means I can have it all

By working part time, Katie Hasson avoided choosing between being a hands-on mum and having a career

Explore our world | 31 May 2017

Flexible working… helped me get a degree

Cindy Lindquist was struggling to balance a full-time job and college, till she changed the way she worked

Explore our world | 22 May 2017

Flexible working… trader and volunteer all in one week

When he joined the Bank, FX trader Nick Luder didn’t want to give up on his passions outside of work

Explore our world | 18 Apr 2017

Flexible working… helped take my career to the next stage

I feel I have moved on to the next step in my career and that flexible working has allowed me…

Explore our world | 3 Apr 2017

Flexible working… my version of a five-day working week

When her son was born, Su-ling Rugless changed the way she works to find an ideal balance

Explore our world | 27 Mar 2017

Blindness was no barrier for this Standard Chartered trader

How Vishal Agrawal refused to let a life-changing diagnosis hinder his dreams

Explore our world | 26 Jan 2017

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