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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…

Grow your wealth | 5 Aug 2020

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A brighter 2021

Four major factors will determine the outlook for equity markets: distribution of vaccines, outlook for government and central bank policies,…

Trade beyond borders | 3 days ago

Pursuing growth in a pandemic

Our survey of more than 300 Chief Financial Officers and senior finance executives at companies in Europe and the Americas…

Trade beyond borders | 9 Nov 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

Trade beyond borders | 30 Jul 2020

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Are China’s SMEs pointing to an economic recovery?

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

Trade beyond borders | 29 Jun 2020

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Why climate risk matters

Climate change is a growing financial risk around the world. We’re working with Imperial College London to understand the science…

Explore our world | 9 Dec 2020

Are you in danger of becoming a money mule?

COVID-19 has seen a rise in scammers recruiting vulnerable people as money mules but what are the warning signs? And…

Explore our world | 27 Nov 2020

Are terrorist groups profiting from the pandemic?

Is COVID-19 giving terrorists an opportunity to defraud the public and what role can banks play in preventing it?

Explore our world | 29 Oct 2020

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Impact is more important than league tables

Driving sustainable finance to where it matters most is key to delivering the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

Explore our world Navigate the future | 28 Sep 2020

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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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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

Impact is more important than league tables

Driving sustainable finance to where it matters most is key to delivering the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

Explore our world Navigate the future | 28 Sep 2020

Measurement is key to hitting the Paris Agreement goals

Banks pledge to tackle climate change but how do they know if they're making a difference? Several banks – including…

Navigate the future | 21 Sep 2020

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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 | 12 Nov 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

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

Failure was not an option; I put in everything I had

Entrepreneur Yue Xiupeng on his extraordinary journey from farming to founding a high-end restaurant chain

Expand your business | 23 Apr 2019

Collections Latest fintech trends to watch

We zoom in on the financial technology that’s transforming banking

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The future of safe online banking

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

Navigate the future | 11 Nov 2020

Embracing disruption: the future of banking

Our Group Chief Information Officer, Dr Michael Gorriz, on the trends that are changing banking, and what it will take…

Navigate the future | 7 Nov 2018

Rewiring the DNA in banking

The Global Head of our innovation hub SC Ventures on transforming banking with intrapreneurs, fintechs and new business models

Navigate the future | 2 Nov 2018

Fintechs and banks can work together to tackle money laundering

By forming partnerships with fintechs, banks can use AI and other cutting-edge technology to fight financial crime

Explore our world | 12 Jul 2018

Bridging the gap between fintechs and banks: Jason’s story

Jason is passionate about the disruptive technologies that are changing the way we think about banking

Explore our world | 30 Apr 2018

Why bitcoin isn’t a real threat to major currencies – any time soon

Cryptocurrencies are disrupting the financial landscape, but their challenge to traditional currencies may be limited

Navigate the future | 24 Apr 2018

Digitising customer care – the call centre of tomorrow

Banking is becoming ever more digital. But that doesn’t mean it needs to be less personal

Navigate the future | 7 Dec 2017

My fintech story: I want to transform financial services

Millennials are starting all the fintechs, right? Not quite. Aged 50, ex-broker Ned Philips is bucking the trend after spotting…

Navigate the future | 18 Oct 2017

How close is a password-free world?

Biometric authentication promises convenience and security in more ways than you can imagine

Navigate the future | 21 Sep 2017

The mobile wallet: where it began

How Kenya’s financial services leapfrogged into the 21st century

Navigate the future | 19 Sep 2017

Seven ways we will bank in the future

Could we soon live in a cashless world and get real-time financial advice?

Navigate the future | 14 Sep 2017

How banking is changing at lightning speed

Rapid innovation is transforming the way you interact with your bank – for the better

Navigate the future | 12 Sep 2017

Six ways blockchain will revolutionise banking and commerce

From real-time transactions to reducing fraud, blockchain is a gamechanger for institutions across the world

Navigate the future | 7 Sep 2017

Designing a digital bank

Can banks continue to provide personalised service in an increasingly digital world?

Navigate the future | 31 Aug 2017

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The connection between money and music

The banking and music industries share a similar challenge: staying relevant in the digital era

Navigate the future | 22 Aug 2017

Sustainable investing is going mainstream thanks to fintech

New revolution is opening up investment opportunities for wealthy individuals

Navigate the future | 15 Feb 2017

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Blockchain – the road to mass adoption

Blockchain’s potential benefits to the financial system are undeniable, but hurdles mean large-scale adoption could take years

Navigate the future | 16 Jun 2016

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My fintech story: turning India’s cash into digital money

If most unbanked people in India are paid in cash, how can they participate in the digital economy? Indian technopreneur…

Navigate the future | 24 May 2016

Middle East shoppers embrace e-commerce

A major growth spurt in e-commerce is underway in the Middle East as consumers leapfrog to digital

Navigate the future | 4 Apr 2016

Competitive edge: making the most of big data

Data analytics startups are bringing previously unattainable insights to markets, and their customers will reap the benefits

Navigate the future | 17 Jul 2015

Engaging customers – the Silicon Valley way

Tech firms are known for their ingenuity, but their obsessive focus on customers is something we could all learn from

Navigate the future | 12 May 2015

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