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Banking & finance
StanChart expands multi-billion-dollar share buyback as profit beats estimate
The London-headquartered bank will repurchase a record US$1.5 billion as it looks to return a total of US$5 billion by 2026.
July 30, 2024
Global Markets
Turning uncertainties into opportunities
Investors should play both defence and offence in an uncertain environment, says Standard Chartered's WM CIO for North Asia.
May 02, 2024
New appointments
Standard Chartered makes several appointments in its private banking business
The appointments are effective in January 2024 and December this year.
October 20, 2023
Cryptocurrency
Standard Chartered-backed digital asset firm Zodia Custody launches in Singapore
Zodia Custody will partner with banks to provide digital asset custody services. It raised US$36 million this April.
September 12, 2023
Banking & finance
StanChart trimming more than 100 roles as part of cost cuts
The bank has previously said it is targeting US$1.3 billion of savings from 2022 to 2024.
June 08, 2023
Sustainability
Standard Chartered and Wilmar close US$200 mil sustainability-linked trade finance facility
Shares in Wilmar closed 1 cent higher or 0.24% up at $4.15 on Jan 13.
January 16, 2023
Banking & finance
First Abu Dhabi Bank explored offer for Standard Chartered
The Abu Dhabi bank had been considering a full takeover of Standard Chartered, according to people familiar with the matter.
January 06, 2023
Company in the news
StanChart, FairPrice-backed Trust Bank officially launches, offers first-to-market numberless credit card
Trust offers rewards of up to 21% as a promotional launch rate on everyday spending at FairPrice’s touch points.
September 01, 2022
Banking & finance
StanChart plans buyback, targets cost cuts after profit miss
CFO Andy Halford said that the overall bonus pool had gone up "significantly."
February 17, 2022
Company in the news
Standard Chartered hit by bad loans including Hin Leong
Hin Leong and the other exposures only represent some of the highest-profile loans that could cause trouble for banks as pressures from the pandemic ripple through the financial system.
April 27, 2020