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Standard Chartered Bank

Standard Chartered is one of Hong Kong's biggest banks. Its name is derived from the two banks from which it was formed in a merger in 1969: The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, and Standard Bank of British South Africa. Its headquarters are located in London.

Chairman / President

José Viñals

CEO / Managing Director

Bill Winters

CFO / Finance Director

Diego De Giorgi

Industry

Banking, Financial services

Website

sc.com

Headquarters address

1 Basinghall Avenue, London, EC2V 5DD, United Kingdom

Stock Code

LSE:STAN, SEHK:2888, NSE:STAN

Year founded

1969

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From chasing robots to chasing profits: the numbers moving markets

Unitree Robotics, US inflation rates, gold prices, Hong Kong homes and CK Hutchison’s interim results were in the spotlight this week.

Hong Kong stablecoin list expands with Standard Chartered-led firm’s launch

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