Standard Chartered PLC

Standard Chartered PLC is a British multinational banking and financial services company headquartered in London. Formed in 1969 through the merger of The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China and Standard Bank of British South Africa, it traces its roots to 1853 with operations beginning in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Shanghai. The bank specializes in wealth management, corporate and investment banking, and treasury services, serving corporate, institutional, and affluent clients across more than 50 dynamic markets, primarily in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, which generate around 90% of its profits. Notable for its absence of retail banking in the UK, Standard Chartered PLC maintains nearly 655 branches worldwide and focuses on products like cash management, trade finance, working capital solutions, deposits, mortgages, credit cards, personal loans, investments, and insurance. Recognized as a systemically important bank by the Financial Stability Board, it drives commerce and prosperity through its diverse network, innovative solutions, and commitments to sustainability, financial inclusion, and community programs like Futuremakers. Its purpose-led strategy emphasizes cross-border capabilities and wealth management expertise in high-growth regions.