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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

Mickey and Minnie perform during Disney on Ice, which is returning to Hong Kong at Kai Tak Arena. Photo: courtesy Disney on Ice

Your Perfect Week

Our cheat sheet for what to do in Hong Kong, January 11-17

Disney on Ice skates into town, the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon takes over, and Cristal Room hosts a star Beijing chef.

10 Jan 2026 - 1:00PM

Interest rates

Hong Kong interbank rates forecast to drop on expected 2026 US monetary easing

2 Jan 2026 - 7:00AM

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin drops below US$90,000 as AI worries sour risk appetite

11 Dec 2025 - 4:03PM

Insurance

Hong Kong insurers identify 8,700 policies owned by Tai Po fire victims

Residents of Wang Fuk Court hold 7,600 active life and 1,100 property policies provided by some 30 insurers, Insurance Authority CEO says.

3 Dec 2025 - 8:25PMvideocam

Mourners lay flowers in tribute to the victims of the fire that broke out on November 26 at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Photo: Karma Lo

Bonds

Hong Kong dollar bonds to continue surge after record US$42 billion year

City’s deep, liquid market and low inflation attract issuers amid a structural shift away from the US dollar, analysts say.

28 Nov 2025 - 1:35PM

Singapore

Standard Chartered faces US$2.7 billion 1MDB suit in Singapore

The lawsuit alleges Standard Chartered enabled acts of fraud leading to US$2.7 billion in losses over a decade. The bank plans to appeal.

24 Nov 2025 - 6:36PMvideocam

Fintech

Hong Kong’s tokenisation drive set to boost treasury centres, investments

Tokenisation could increase the efficiency of corporate treasury centres, which help clients manage global finances, market players say.

24 Nov 2025 - 1:30PM

Hong Kong is set to attract more companies to set up treasury centres in the city, as it pushes to establish a tokenised financial system. Photo: May Tse

Banking & finance

JPMorgan, DBS, Standard Chartered bosses swap deals for sneakers in charity run

Chairmen and CEOs join regulators and financiers in The Community Chest HKEX Gong Run to raise US$1.2 million.

23 Nov 2025 - 12:30PM

Bonds

China’s euro bond sale sees record demand, signals strong investor confidence

Oversubscribed issuance reflects confidence in Beijing’s assets as investors seek rare Asian sovereign exposure, industry players say.

19 Nov 2025 - 8:58PM

Banking & finance

Yuan rapidly gaining ground as Chinese firms plot global expansion

Yuan’s use in cross-border payments rose 14 per cent year on year to 35 trillion yuan (US$4.9 trillion), according to the People’s Bank of China.

17 Nov 2025 - 2:38PM

The yuan is the world’s third-largest trade finance currency after the US dollar and the euro, according to a report by the China Banking Association. Photo: Shutterstock

Banking & finance

Exclusive | Standard Chartered tailors UAE offerings for wealthy Chinese residents

The United Arab Emirates is a growing hub for people who come to work, set up family offices and start businesses, bank’s wealth CEO says.

14 Nov 2025 - 10:00AM

The bank’s moves in the UAE align with its overall strategy to promote wealth management as its growth engine. Photo: Jelly Tse

Banking & finance

Hong Kong moves from theory to practice with real-value tokenised money, asset deals

Live transfers of tokenised deposits signal Hong Kong’s shift from proof of concept to production-grade digital-asset settlement.

13 Nov 2025 - 6:00PM

Banking & finance

Hong Kong central to Standard Chartered’s digital finance strategy: CEO

Fintech-friendly regulations have convinced the bank to anchor its digital-asset ventures in the city, Bill Winters says.

10 Nov 2025 - 8:30AM

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong property deals rise to 3-month high as buyers benefit from rate cut

October marks the third straight month of gains in the sector, strengthening the outlook for a sustained market recovery.

4 Nov 2025 - 8:43PM

Homebuyers on Sunday stand in line at the sales office of Wheelock Properties’ Spring Garden residential project in Wan Chai. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Fintech

Hong Kong unveils fintech strategy to future-proof the city in AI, tokenisation

More than 40 initiatives will be implemented as part of Fintech 2030 to embed AI in finance and build a tokenisation ecosystem.

3 Nov 2025 - 6:52PM

HKMA chief executive Eddie Yue speaks at the Hong Kong Fintech Week conference on Monday. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Editor's Letter

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In the latest issue, we talk to Hong Kong women CEOs, basketball legend turned global businessman Shaquille O’Neal, and world tennis No 1 Aryna Sabalenka.

3 Nov 2025 - 12:09PM

Women and gender

What it takes to lead HKEX, UBS and Standard Chartered – and still have a life

Fuelled by 4.30am gym sessions, African safaris and bowls of lobster noodles, these CEOs are reshaping Hong Kong’s boardroom culture.

3 Nov 2025 - 11:24AM

Family offices

Ultra-rich families focus on impact ‘across generations’ in legacy planning

Family offices at Standard Chartered forum in Dubai concerned with geopolitical instabilities, digital disruptions and social changes.

4 Nov 2025 - 6:59PM

A night view of yachts in Dubai Marina. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong company reporting season

Standard Chartered’s profit rises on trade loans, wealth management

Net profit rose to US$1.03 billion, or 44.5 US cents per share, in the quarter that ended in September, the London-based bank said in a filing.

30 Oct 2025 - 5:10PM

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Exclusive | From boardrooms to hiking trails: HKMA courts top bankers with business and leisure

BlackRock’s Larry Fink and General Atlantic’s William Ford will attend the HKMA summit for the first-time.

27 Oct 2025 - 6:27PM

Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong an aviation hub for Greater Bay Area, beyond: Airport Authority chief

The HKIA serves as a vital infrastructure for Chinese firms moving to expand globally, Airport Authority chairman Fred Lam says.

21 Oct 2025 - 4:56PM

A general view of the Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Eugene Lee

Banking & finance

Hong Kong picks second batch of banks, tech firms to test AI in finance

Second phase of sandbox initiative will see 20 banks and 14 tech firms testing 27 use cases, with focus on responsible use of generative AI.

15 Oct 2025 - 10:01PM

The sandbox initiative started in December 2024 with 10 banks and four technology partners testing 15 use cases. Photo: Shutterstock

Banking & finance

Hong Kong poised for greater role in Islamic finance, secretary says

Bankers, Paul Chan say city can connect Middle Eastern capital with China by issuing sukuk, other sharia-compliant instruments.

13 Oct 2025 - 5:49PM

Banking & finance

Hong Kong summit to help shine light on diversity and inclusion in boardroom

November 3 event to bring together more than 200 global CEOs, CFOs and other senior executives.

6 Oct 2025 - 4:38PM

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong property deals surge anew in September on rate cut, buoyant stocks

Sales increase in both volume and value, according to official data, showing that the city’s property market has stabilised.

3 Oct 2025 - 3:23PM

A bird’s-eye view of residential buildings in West Kowloon. Photo: Sam Tsang

Banking & finance

Hong Kong banks battle for wealthy mainland clients during ‘golden week’ holiday

Hong Kong authorities estimate that as many as 1.54 million mainland visitors will cross the border during the eight-day holiday.

2 Oct 2025 - 11:55AM

HSBC has also arranged a cocktail reception with internationally renowned Hong Kong actor Tony Leung, as part of a bank card product launch during the holiday. Photo: Handout

Malaysia 1MDB scandal

Singapore court rejects 1MDB-linked suit against Standard Chartered, BSI

The judge dismissed the liquidators’ suit as the alleged transactions happened before Singapore’s cross-border insolvency law took effect.

1 Oct 2025 - 1:54PMvideocam

Banking & finance

HSBC, Standard Chartered complete first yuan repo under new scheme

Under the scheme, all overseas institutional investors in the onshore bond market can remit yuan obtained for offshore use.

29 Sep 2025 - 9:30PM

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Our cheat sheet for what to do in Hong Kong, January 11-17

Disney on Ice skates into town, the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon takes over, and Cristal Room hosts a star Beijing chef.

Hong Kong interbank rates forecast to drop on expected 2026 US monetary easing

Bitcoin drops below US$90,000 as AI worries sour risk appetite

Hong Kong insurers identify 8,700 policies owned by Tai Po fire victims

Residents of Wang Fuk Court hold 7,600 active life and 1,100 property policies provided by some 30 insurers, Insurance Authority CEO says.

Hong Kong dollar bonds to continue surge after record US$42 billion year

City’s deep, liquid market and low inflation attract issuers amid a structural shift away from the US dollar, analysts say.

Standard Chartered faces US$2.7 billion 1MDB suit in Singapore

The lawsuit alleges Standard Chartered enabled acts of fraud leading to US$2.7 billion in losses over a decade. The bank plans to appeal.

Hong Kong’s tokenisation drive set to boost treasury centres, investments

Tokenisation could increase the efficiency of corporate treasury centres, which help clients manage global finances, market players say.

JPMorgan, DBS, Standard Chartered bosses swap deals for sneakers in charity run

Chairmen and CEOs join regulators and financiers in The Community Chest HKEX Gong Run to raise US$1.2 million.

China’s euro bond sale sees record demand, signals strong investor confidence

Oversubscribed issuance reflects confidence in Beijing’s assets as investors seek rare Asian sovereign exposure, industry players say.

Yuan rapidly gaining ground as Chinese firms plot global expansion

Yuan’s use in cross-border payments rose 14 per cent year on year to 35 trillion yuan (US$4.9 trillion), according to the People’s Bank of China.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Exclusive | Standard Chartered tailors UAE offerings for wealthy Chinese residents

The United Arab Emirates is a growing hub for people who come to work, set up family offices and start businesses, bank’s wealth CEO says.

Hong Kong moves from theory to practice with real-value tokenised money, asset deals

Live transfers of tokenised deposits signal Hong Kong’s shift from proof of concept to production-grade digital-asset settlement.

Hong Kong central to Standard Chartered’s digital finance strategy: CEO

Fintech-friendly regulations have convinced the bank to anchor its digital-asset ventures in the city, Bill Winters says.

Hong Kong property deals rise to 3-month high as buyers benefit from rate cut

October marks the third straight month of gains in the sector, strengthening the outlook for a sustained market recovery.

Hong Kong unveils fintech strategy to future-proof the city in AI, tokenisation

More than 40 initiatives will be implemented as part of Fintech 2030 to embed AI in finance and build a tokenisation ecosystem.

This week in PostMag: women in charge, Shaquille O’Neal and Aryna Sabalenka

In the latest issue, we talk to Hong Kong women CEOs, basketball legend turned global businessman Shaquille O’Neal, and world tennis No 1 Aryna Sabalenka.

What it takes to lead HKEX, UBS and Standard Chartered – and still have a life

Fuelled by 4.30am gym sessions, African safaris and bowls of lobster noodles, these CEOs are reshaping Hong Kong’s boardroom culture.

Ultra-rich families focus on impact ‘across generations’ in legacy planning

Family offices at Standard Chartered forum in Dubai concerned with geopolitical instabilities, digital disruptions and social changes.

Standard Chartered’s profit rises on trade loans, wealth management

Net profit rose to US$1.03 billion, or 44.5 US cents per share, in the quarter that ended in September, the London-based bank said in a filing.

Exclusive | From boardrooms to hiking trails: HKMA courts top bankers with business and leisure

BlackRock’s Larry Fink and General Atlantic’s William Ford will attend the HKMA summit for the first-time.

Hong Kong an aviation hub for Greater Bay Area, beyond: Airport Authority chief

The HKIA serves as a vital infrastructure for Chinese firms moving to expand globally, Airport Authority chairman Fred Lam says.

Hong Kong picks second batch of banks, tech firms to test AI in finance

Second phase of sandbox initiative will see 20 banks and 14 tech firms testing 27 use cases, with focus on responsible use of generative AI.

Hong Kong poised for greater role in Islamic finance, secretary says

Bankers, Paul Chan say city can connect Middle Eastern capital with China by issuing sukuk, other sharia-compliant instruments.

Hong Kong summit to help shine light on diversity and inclusion in boardroom

November 3 event to bring together more than 200 global CEOs, CFOs and other senior executives.

Hong Kong property deals surge anew in September on rate cut, buoyant stocks

Sales increase in both volume and value, according to official data, showing that the city’s property market has stabilised.

Hong Kong banks battle for wealthy mainland clients during ‘golden week’ holiday

Hong Kong authorities estimate that as many as 1.54 million mainland visitors will cross the border during the eight-day holiday.

Singapore court rejects 1MDB-linked suit against Standard Chartered, BSI

The judge dismissed the liquidators’ suit as the alleged transactions happened before Singapore’s cross-border insolvency law took effect.

HSBC, Standard Chartered complete first yuan repo under new scheme

Under the scheme, all overseas institutional investors in the onshore bond market can remit yuan obtained for offshore use.

Exclusive | Standard Chartered tailors UAE offerings for wealthy Chinese residents