News for Standard Chartered PLC (STAN.L)

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...

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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

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\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.

European stocks closed higher on Friday, with the major markets in the region posting strong gains, amid easing concerns about U.S-China trade relations, and on upbeat U.

UK stocks are up in positive territory on Friday, in line with other major markets in Europe, amid optimism over easing U.S.-China trade relations. Investors are also reacting to a slew of earnings announcements.

Standard Chartered Plc. Chief Financial Officer Diego De Giorgi discusses the lender's performance in the first quarter as it beat estimates, largely driven by the bank's wealth and financial markets units. He also talks about trade uncertainty, and the London-based lender's plan to return at least $8 billion to shareholders from 2024 to 2026. De Giorgi speaks in an interview on Bloomberg Television with Bloomberg's Tom Mackenzie.

India may face challenges in achieving its green targets. This is due to the absence of a clear taxonomy framework. Standard Chartered suggests this framework is crucial for defining climate finance.