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SME Banking
Standard Chartered Women’s International Network
Fuelling the future of women entrepreneurs
Accelerating women-led businesses
The Standard Chartered Women’s International Network (SC WIN) is our global programme to support women-led SMEs. The initiative is designed to help you take your business further through tailored resources, strategic connections and financial solutions.
Scale: Fuelling growth
Tap into baking solutions and access funding opportunities as part of our USD $1 billion commitment to empower women-led businesses.
Connect: A powerful network
Join exclusive events and connect with partners, mentors and business communities that can help unlock new opportunities.
Belong: A community that supports you
Be part of a thriving community where women entrepreneurs exchanges ideas, share experiences and stay ahead with fresh insights.
SC WIN Now & Next Challenge 2026
The SC WIN Now & Next 2026 initiative is a launchpad for women entrepreneurs across Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area and India. Designed specifically for women-led SMEs, it leverages the Bank’s global SC WIN network, resources and deep expertise in supporting women entrepreneurs. The initiative combines a pitch format with a structured capability-building journey designed to accelerate growth at different stages of business development. It will select 20 ambitious women-led businesses from the GBA and India to participate in the exclusive 12-week SC WIN Global Accelerator, with awards recognising outstanding women-led businesses across the participating markets.
Latest from the SC WIN Network
Explore the latest reports, stories and initaitives from SC WIN markets, including local challenges, client spotlights and regional insights.
SC WIN Community Platform
Connect, learn and grow with regular SC WIN Connect virtual events, insightful article, blogs and practical tools.
GBA SME Confidence Index
Gain insights into the latest dynamics impacting SMEs in one of the world’s largest economies.
Women Entrepreneur Optimism Index
Discover fresh insights into the confidence, challenges, and opportunities facing women entrepreneurs across India.
SC WIN Client Spotlight
Discover how businesses across diverse industries are partnering with Standard Chartered to drive innovation, achieve sustainable growth, and make a positive impact in their communities.
Hong Kong: Jane Tong
Co-founder, Giormani
The woman who turned custom sofas into a global design empire.
Kenya: Emma Omany
Founder, Busu Natural Skincare
How one woman is redefining skincare with nature’s power.
Kenya: Yvonne Nyanduko
Founder, MOMA
Turning food waster into clean energy – how MOMA is tackling energy poverty.
Tips from our female leaders
Expanding a small business overseas
Judy Hsu, our Chief Executive Officer of Wealth and Retail Banking, considers what to watch out for
Staying connected to customers
Xie Wen, our Global Head of SME Banking, provides some quick tips
Attract and retain the best talent
Tanuj Kapilashrami, Chief Strategy and Talent Officer, shares her top ideas
Understanding supply chain diversity
Susan Tew, Group Head of Supply Chain Sustainability, shares her top insights
Discover more
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Futuremakers by Standard Chartered
We’re unleashing the economic potential of women in our markets