Eyes turn to US Fed call as markets ‘tolerate’ UK Budget In London, the FTSE 100 index ended up 7.96 points, or 0.1%, at 10,694.50. Evening Standard · 17h ago
Asia-focused banks face bond market risks ahead of Q3 earnings Asia-focused banks face mounting pressure from rising bond yields, inflation and currency volatility ahead of third-quarter earnings. HSBC, Standard Chartered and DBS confront profitability and capital risks, while Japanese and Southeast Asian lenders navigate bond losses, funding pressures and economic uncertainty. The Economic Times · Oct 26
Barclays is latest to redirect spending toward AI as it trims its workforce The cost of building out the infrastructure needed to satisfy booming demand for artificial intelligence is changing the way major companies allocate resources The Independent UK · Oct 23
Air India and Standard Chartered offer Maharaja Club status to eligible clients in the UAE and Singapore Air India has announced a partnership with Standard Chartered to enhance services for affluent clients. Eligible clients in Singapore and the UAE will gain access to the Maharaja Club loyalty program. Members can enjoy various travel benefits, including additional baggage allowance and airport lounge access. The partnership also aims to… The Economic Times · Oct 21
How Standard Chartered is taking on the banking sector’s class problem Finance chief Darren Ellis is pushing socioeconomic mobility up the agenda at Standard Chartered, and in doing so is making the bank a more supportive and inclusive place to work. Fortune · Oct 8
European stocks slump as bond sell-off resumes Bonds fell once more, and yields soared, amid worries in Europe and the Middle East. Evening Standard · Oct 7
‘No way’ the yuan challenges the U.S. dollar—though it might gain ground against the pound or yen, says Standard Chartered’s China CEO “There is no way—at least in my career—for the RMB to challenge the USD,” Jean Lu said during a media roundtable in Singapore. Fortune · Sep 30
Animoca’s Evan Auyang worked in finance and public transit before crypto. Here’s why he thinks the blockchain should be more like a bus The ex–deputy chief of Kowloon Motor Bus—where he haggled with politicians and triads over bus routes—is now helping build a HKD stablecoin. Fortune · Sep 25
FTSE 100 ends down amid wait for US-Iran progress The index ended down 30.68 points, 0.3%, at 10,708.33. Evening Standard · Sep 22
The Gulf’s female startup ecosystem is flourishing. So, where’s the funding? In this week’s Fortune Gulf Brief. Fortune · Sep 16
Kate Dohaney says AI demands a different type of leadership—“I'm not a CEO sitting back saying cut, cut, cut.” How company leaders respond to the AI wave–and take their colleagues with them—is one of the most important issues for C-Suite leaders as they contemplate the year ahead. Fortune · Sep 15
How Liverpool’s ‘Record-Breaking’ New Jersey Sponsor Compares to Rival Clubs The new deal in place from next season is more valuable than the existing Standard Chartered contract. Sports Illustrated · Sep 8
Liverpool agree new £300m shirt sponsor to end 17-year partnership The Reds will have a new sponsor adorned on the front of their match shirts from the start of next season The Independent UK · Sep 8
Liverpool agree £60m-a-year shirt sponsorship deal with Turkish Airlines Liverpool have announced a new shirt sponsorship deal with Turkish Airlines worth more than £60m a year to the club The Guardian - UK · Sep 8
International Business Times · Sep 3 Standard Chartered Is Bringing Bitcoin And Ether Spot Trading To UAE Institutions. It's A First For A Global Banking Giant. The launch adds trading to Standard Chartered's existing digital-asset custody business in Dubai, where the bank began safeguarding Bitcoin and Ether for institutional clients in 2024.
The Economic Times · Aug 28 Barclays targets India’s billionaires as private banking competition intensifies Barclays is targeting India’s wealthiest founders and business owners as it seeks to expand its private banking business amid intensifying competition. The lender is leveraging its international network and capital-markets expertise to serve ultra-rich Indians with global assets, aiming for double-digit growth and deeper relationships with the country’s top promoters.
International Business Times · Aug 20 Bitcoin Jumps Above $71,000 As Trump Pushes Crypto Bill. Standard Chartered Sees $100,000 By Year-End. Bitcoin surged and ether rallied as President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass the Clarity Act.
The Economic Times · Aug 20 Global Market: Standard Chartered expands hedge fund offerings as investors seek protection from market volatility Standard Chartered is increasing its focus on hedge funds as wealth management clients seek to diversify portfolios and navigate heightened market volatility. The bank is emphasising strategies such as equity market neutral and multi-strategy funds as alternative investments gain traction among affluent investors in Asia.
International Business Times · Aug 14 XRP at a 52-Week Low: Is the $3 Price Prediction Dead for 2026? XRP trades near $1.02 on August 14, and this week it did something it hadn't done all year: it printed a 52-week low of $0.9923, briefly losing the $1 line that held through every panic since 2024.
International Business Times · Aug 12 Standard Chartered-Backed Venture Rolls Out Hong Kong Dollar Stablecoin. Retail Access Could Follow. The launch gives Hong Kong a regulated, locally denominated stablecoin as policymakers seek to build a digital-asset market that is less dependent on dollar-backed tokens.
Bangkok Post · Aug 6 StanChart sees weak baht for rest of 2026 Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) expects the baht to remain weak for the rest of the year, despite its recent appreciation this week driven by external factors.
Evening Standard · Jul 29 Standard Chartered launches fresh £750m share buyback after record profits Bill Winters, chief executive of Standard Chartered, said the new shareholder returns ‘reflect our confidence in the business’.
The Economic Times · Jul 28 Standard Chartered sees exit of several top wealth executives in India Standard Chartered India is witnessing a series of senior leadership exits as it reshapes its wealth business and moves away from mass-market retail banking. Wealth head Saurabh Jain is joining Bandhan AMC, following earlier departures of two other senior executives, even as the bank doubles down on affluent and SME-focused…
International Business Times · Jul 27 How Much XRP Do You Actually Need to Retire on $1 Million? At today's price of about $1.10, hitting a $1 million retirement target with XRP requires roughly 900,000 coins.
Fortune · Jul 16 Southeast Asia ‘has not really moved up the value chain’ and risks missing the AI boom, says Standard Chartered’s chief ASEAN economist “Every country wants to have the next Silicon Valley or be the next AI mega-producer, but getting there isn’t just a matter of snapping one's fingers."