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Step inside the world of Standard Chartered and find out what we’re up to where we live and work

Woman working from home Future workplace, now

Future workplace, now

The construct of ‘work’, ‘worker’ and ‘workplace’ is changing. While we re-imagine and design for the future, let’s make it…

The construct of ‘work’, ‘worker’ and ‘workplace’ is changing. While we re-imagine and design for the future, let’s make it…

Explore our world | 15 Sep 2020

Brazil cerrado: soy position statement piece Sourcing soy sustainably: our new approach for clients

Sourcing soy sustainably: our new approach for clients

We'll support clients who are committed to sustainable sourcing from Brazil's Cerrado region

We'll support clients who are committed to sustainable sourcing from Brazil's Cerrado region

Explore our world | 26 Aug 2020

Workmen installing solar panels Private equity may hold the key to the delivery of the SDGs

Private equity may hold the key to the delivery of the SDGs

With funding desperately needed to meet the UN's Sustainable Development Goals could private equity be the answer?

With funding desperately needed to meet the UN's Sustainable Development Goals could private equity be the answer?

Explore our world | 27 Jul 2020

Young person holding a ball The sport that’s helping girls break barriers

The sport that’s helping girls break barriers

Soleha's life changed when she took up netball

Soleha's life changed when she took up netball

Explore our world | 15 Jun 2020

Digital revolution thumbnail How we’re helping SMEs during COVID-19

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…

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

Digital CX awards 2020 Proud to be named ‘Best Customer Experience (CX) Institution of the year’

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…

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

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

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

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

Image of Germana Cruz Our female CEOs: Following as well as leading – Germana’s story

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

Germana Cruz, our CEO of Latin America and Brazil, on building trust and accepting imperfection

Explore our world | 8 Feb 2020

Wind turbines The Sustainable Development Goals: The time to act is now

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

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

Explore our world | 16 Jan 2020

Mansa Nettey Our female CEOs: Transforming adversity into purpose – Mansa’s story

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

Mansa Nettey, our CEO, Ghana, on the importance of honesty and building an environment conducive to success

Explore our world | 14 Jan 2020

Rowena Everson Our female CEOs: Autonomy and avoiding negativity – Rowena’s story

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

Rowena Everson, our CEO, Poland, on the rewards of helping colleagues progress, and the importance of autonomy

Explore our world | 26 Nov 2019

Zarin Daruwala Our female CEOs: From chartered accountant to CEO – Zarin’s story

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…

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

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

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

Explore our world | 12 Nov 2019

female CEOs Our female CEOs: From student union to senior management – Cynthia’s story

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…

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 Our female CEOs: Learning, leading and home in time for netball – Tracy’s story

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…

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 Our female CEOs: Smashing the stereotypes – Lynette’s story

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…

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

female CEOs Our female CEOs: Leadership, reinvention and relevancy – Rola’s story

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

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 Our female CEOs: Lessons in life and leadership – Jerry’s story

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

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 Our female CEOs: The principles of management – Caroline’s story

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…

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

disability inclusion We’re committed to putting disability inclusion front and centre

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…

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