News for Standard Chartered PLC (37ZL.L)

Indias breakthrough into global debt markets needs a second act. Foreign investors have bought a net $20 billion of the nations index-eligible sovereign debt after JPMorgan Chase & Co. announced Indias inclusion to its benchmark emerging market index in 2023. Recent outflows have left total investments on the low end of estimates by analysts.

Deutsche Bank has raised its price target for Standard Chartered (SCBFF) from 970 GBp to 1,200 GBp. Despite this increase, the bank maintains a Hold rating on t

Asian companies are increasingly focusing on the Middle East. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE are investing heavily in new industries. This attracts firms from South Korea, China, and India. Banks from London, Singapore, and Tokyo are also showing interest. More companies are using banks to facilitate business in this region. Chinese and Japanese lenders are gaining recognition in Dubai.

Under the bank's current system, individual managers have the freedom to set their own in-office staffing rules based on their business requirements.

Temasek Holdings Pte Chairman Lim Boon Heng is stepping down and will be succeeded by Teo Chee Hean, marking a significant shift in leadership at the Singapore state investor.

Hong Kong bankers have become fixated on an $11 billion loan deal with unusually high stakes for the financial hub.

India’s shorter-tenor bonds are set to extend their outperformance as analysts expect the central bank’s record dividend payout will further boost the cash surplus in the banking system. The Reserve Bank of India approved a record dividend payout of 2.69 trillion rupees ($32 billion) on Friday.This payout is expected to boost liquidity for lenders as the government utilizes the funds for expenditure.

(Bloomberg) -- New World Development Co. has secured commitments from about 10 banks for its HK$87.5 billion ($11.2 billion) loan refinancing, according to peop...

FOR years, crypto’s most-influential players have tended to be idiosyncratic and outspoken founders: Changpeng Zhao, the Binance Holdings Ltd. billionaire who pleaded guilty to anti-money laundering violations. Bitcoin mega-accumulator Michael Saylor. The Winklevoss twins, the vocal Donald Trump supporters behind Gemini.  Then there’s Richard Heathcote, a 41-year-old Brit based in…

Tanzanian firms are challenging Kenyan giants at the top of our regional table, but East Africa still lags other regions.

Neo Group, an Indian money manager, is intensifying competition for talent by offering senior bankers up to 60% of the revenue they generate. This aggressive hiring strategy aims to more than double its banker headcount by March 2026, amidst expansion from larger rivals. Neo's differentiated incentive structure has already attracted talent from various financial firms.

DBS emphasises holding clients accountable for their transition efforts, even considering cutting ties with those who show a lack of commitment.

Morgan Stanley has adjusted its price target for Standard Chartered (SCBFF), reducing it to 1,092 GBp from a previous 1,128 GBp. Despite this change, the invest

Donald Trump’s executive order dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion efforts is making waves at international companies in Europe, Asia and beyond—but only on the surface. Quietly, many businesses are standing firm on diversity initiatives.  Companies from Roche Holding AG to Nissan Motor Co. have backpedaled on DEI policies in the…

\nOperating Income: $5.4 billion in Q1 2025, a 7% increase year-on-year.Profit Before Tax: $2.3 billion, up 12% year-on-year.Earnings Per Share: Increased by 19%

May 02, 2025 / 07:00AM GMTWilliam Winters - Standard Chartered PLC - Group Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director Good morning and good afternoon, everyone

The following slide deck was published by Standard Chartered PLC in conjunction with their 2025 Q1 earnings call.

Standard Chartered PLC (OTCPK:SCBFF) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 2, 2025 3:00 AM ETCompany ParticipantsWilliam Winters - Chief Executive OfficerDiego De...

The FTSE 100 has capped off its longest winning streak on record as investors cheered the prospect of potential trade talks between the US and China.