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The sport that’s helping girls break barriers

Soleha's life changed when she took up netball

Explore our world | 15 Jun 2020

How we’re helping SMEs during COVID-19

The coronavirus is a global pandemic and, on an individual level, most of us are now familiar with the steps…

Explore our world | 20 Apr 2020

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

Climate risk is here, it’s evolving fast, and this is how we’re responding

Financial risks arising from climate change are becoming a mainstream risk but preparing for it is a different ball game

Explore our world | 13 Feb 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

The Sustainable Development Goals: The time to act is now

Our new report reveals some major opportunities for the private sector to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals

Explore our world | 16 Jan 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

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

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

Sustainable deposit: How your money can support the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Our sustainable deposit goes global to help address some of the world’s biggest issues

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: 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 committed to putting disability inclusion front and centre

We want to do our part to ensure people with disabilities are included, which is why we’ve signed up to…

Explore our world | 22 Jul 2019

We’ve launched our first Sustainability Bond – and it focuses on emerging markets

The move will help bring capital to where it matters most, combat climate change and increase access to finance for…

Explore our world | 25 Jun 2019

The sustainable finance revolution – your questions answered

Our expert on why banks must help safeguard the future of our planet

Explore our world | 3 Jun 2019

On the frontline of tackling the illegal wildlife trade

We’ve been liaising with experts who can share their frontline experience on fighting the illegal wildlife trade. One of those…

Explore our world | 20 May 2019

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