Our history in London begins over 170 years ago

• 1853: The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China is established under a Royal Charter from Queen Victoria.
• 1863: The Chartered Bank moves its headquarters to Hatton Court in London.
• 1907: The Chartered Bank purchases Crosby Hall Chambers in Bishopsgate, London.
• 1969: Standard Bank of British South Africa and the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China merge to form Standard Chartered.
• 1986: Standard Chartered acquires Union Bank of Australia, expanding its presence in the UK and other markets.
• 1990: Standard Chartered moves its headquarters to 1 Aldermanbury Square, London.
• 2000: Standard Chartered acquires Grindlays Bank from ANZ, significantly increasing its operations in the UK and other regions.
• 2007: Standard Chartered moves into 1 Basinghall Avenue, London.
• 2013: 1 Basinghall Avenue becomes the principal office of Standard Chartered Bank, consolidating its London operations.
• Present day: Standard Chartered continues to operate its UK headquarters at 1 Basinghall Avenue, London, maintaining a strong presence in the UK financial sector.