Press release
Standard Chartered champions the ideas shaping global business with FT Business Book of the Year Award and Bracken Prize partnership
London: Standard Chartered today announced a new partnership with the Financial Times to support the Business Book of the Year Award and the Bracken Prize for Young Authors, strengthening the Bank’s commitment to support the ideas and perspectives that will shape the future of global business.
With a presence across the world’s most dynamic markets, Standard Chartered believes that fresh insight and bold thinking are essential to navigating global change, staying at the cutting edge of financial expertise and in securing growth opportunities. The FT Business Book of the Year Award celebrates the most compelling and relevant business writing of the year, providing insight into the issues shaping the world of work, finance, economics and global affairs, while the Bracken Prize profiles the new voices whose perspectives are pushing business writing forward.
Diego De Giorgi, Group Chief Financial Officer, Standard Chartered said; “The ideas we champion today move the world forward tomorrow – from digital transformation and sectoral innovation to sustainable growth with social impact. For more than twenty years, the FT Business Book of the Year Award and the Bracken Prize have celebrated perspectives that drive performance and shape global commerce. We’re proud to support platforms that encourage deeper understanding of the trends that challenge assumptions, spark debate and define the future.”
Tanuj Kapilashrami, Chief Strategy and Talent Officer, Standard Chartered added: “We play a role as a super-connector across global markets, allowing us to see first-hand how innovation, policy and economic shifts are transforming industries at unprecedented speed. These awards shine a light on the thinkers helping the world make sense of that complexity. We look forward to celebrating the voices – both established and rising talent – who allow us to contribute to a richer and more diverse global conversation.”
Roula Khalaf, Editor, the Financial Times said: “I’m delighted to welcome Standard Chartered as partner for the FT Business Book of the Year Award and to announce the return of the Bracken Prize for Young Authors. Together, these prizes celebrate compelling ideas and offer timely perspectives on business today.”
Submissions for both the Business Book of the Year and the Bracken Prize for Young Authors will open in the spring, with closing dates for entry on June 30 (Business Book of the Year) and September 30 (Bracken Prize). The shortlist for the Business Book of the Year Award will be announced in the autumn. Winners of both awards will be named at a dinner in London at the end of the year.
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Sophie Tamblyn
Standard Chartered, Media Relations