Standard Chartered

Founded in London in 1853, Standard Chartered was formed through the 1969 merger of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China and the Standard Bank of British South Africa. Its headquarters remain in London, and it now has colleagues working across 55 markets.

The group serves corporate, institutional and affluent clients through Corporate & Investment Banking and Wealth & Retail Banking. Its activities include financing, capital markets, securities services, trade and payments, wealth management, deposits, mortgages, credit cards and personal loans.

Standard Chartered is especially strong in connecting clients across high-growth markets and handling complex cross-border transactions. Its strategic priorities also include sustainable and transition finance, digital banking, artificial intelligence and fintech investment through SC Ventures.