The high-stakes elections of 2017
All eyes are on France, Turkey and Iran in a busy year of elections
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Sustainable investing is going mainstream thanks to fintech
New revolution is opening up investment opportunities for wealthy individuals
Growing old before getting rich
Asia’s old age time bomb – why now is the time to take action
US market moves into favour
Trump’s proposed policies have put US equity markets in the limelight
Tracey McDermott appointed as Group Head, Corporate, Public and Regulatory Affairs
Standard Chartered PLC “the Group”, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracey McDermott CBE, as Group Head, Corporate, Public and Regulatory Affairs, with effect from March 20th, 2017. Based in London, Tracey will report into Bill Winters, Group Chief Executive, and will join Standard Chartered’s global Management Team. Tracey was formerly the Acting Chief...
Supply chains in a post-Brexit world – the reality check
Our expert looks at the challenge posed by Brexit to UK supply chains
Africa trends to watch in 2017
Growth in Africa should recover following a subdued performance in 2016 – just don’t expect too much, too fast
Four trends that will frame geopolitics in 2017
Our Global Geopolitical Analyst Philippe Daube-Pantanacce expects a less US-centric world and says that bilateral trade agreements could become the new way of trading, with Asia remaining open to flows. Meanwhile, fiscal policy will be a key theme for many economies. Watch the video to learn more. Important disclosures regarding Standard Chartered Global Research content can be...
Standard Chartered Bank and Allianz announce 15-year General Insurance Partnership in Asia
Standard Chartered Bank and Allianz today announced a 15-year bancassurance agreement for the distribution of Allianz’s general insurance products, including travel, personal accident, fire and motor insurance products, to Standard Chartered’s Retail Banking clients in five key markets across Asia. The new partnership arrangements in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and China will be implemented...
We’ve closed three shipping deals in excess of USD1.6 billion
Standard Chartered is pleased to announce the completion of three shipping finance deals for clients in Asia and the Middle East. These transactions highlight Standard Chartered’s strengths in advising and structuring optimal solutions for clients, its continued commitment to the shipping industry and in particular, further grounding its position in supporting Singapore’s stronghold as a...
Time for equity investors to accept lower returns?
Market fluctuations will continue, making less risky investment strategies more compelling
Ajay Kanwal to step down as Regional CEO, ASEAN and South Asia
Standard Chartered today announces the resignation of Ajay Kanwal. He will step down from his role as Regional CEO, ASEAN and South Asia (ASA) with immediate effect. Anna Marrs will assume the role of Regional CEO, ASA, in addition to her existing role as CEO, Commercial and Private Banking subject to regulatory approval. Ajay said:...
Standard Chartered Private Equity invests in Vietnam’s integrated children’s lifestyle platform
Standard Chartered Private Equity (“SCPE”), Standard Chartered Bank’s private equity arm, is pleased to announce an investment of US$40million for a minority stake in N Kid Corporation (“N Kid” or “the Company”). N Kid is the leading integrated children’s lifestyle platform in Vietnam. It is a market pioneer in delivering a fun, safe and healthy...
Trump, Brexit and European politics
Following Donald Trump’s surprise victory, which other countries in the West could see a populist regime change?
Q3 Interim Management Statement released
We’ve released our Q3 Interim Management Statement. For full details see here.
Torry Berntsen appointed as CEO and Head, Corporate and Institutional Banking, Americas
Standard Chartered Bank (the Bank) today announced the official appointment of Torry Berntsen as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Head of Corporate and Institutional Banking of the Americas region. Effective October 6, he will be responsible for developing and delivering the Bank’s strategy in the Americas. He will also lead on all aspects of regulatory,...
Managing risk in emerging markets
Firms must become more proactive in managing emerging-market risk amid increasing global volatility
We have signed a memorandum of understanding for the Commonwealth Trade Finance Facility
Standard Chartered announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding for the Commonwealth Trade Finance Facility (CTFF) demonstrating a significant step forward with real intent to help those with limited access to international trade finance. Signed by the Secretary-General for Commonwealth, Bank of Baroda and Standard Chartered on 6 October 2016 in Washington, the Commonwealth...
Chart: the world’s most global cities
London, New York and Paris are the world’s most ‘global’ cities, but three Asian contenders could disrupt the order
Why investors should not lose sight of India’s potential
India’s policy reforms may be gradual in pace, but they will have a positive impact
Standard Chartered enters into strategic partnership with GlobalTrade Corporation
Standard Chartered Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with GlobalTrade Corporation (GTC) to become one of the first international banks to offer GTC’s innovative @GlobalTrade™ multibank trade finance platform to clients in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. This partnership will leverage Standard Chartered’s unique network footprint and GTC’s multi-bank technology coupled with SWIFT...