Standard Chartered Corporate & Investment Banking

Calling all investors interested in digital investments – check out the top 10 markets where investors see the best opportunities in digital transformation, based on survey results from over 400 banks, investment managers and asset owners based in Europe and the Americas. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gWmGVg4t Saif Malik

Our annual #StandardChartered CIB Christmas Cocktail brought together 500 clients and staffs for a festive evening of joy, connection and #sustainability. The evening began with a warm welcome from top Management, who expressed gratitude for the shared success achieved through #collaboration. The highlight of the evening was the 'Tree-mendous' Christmas Village, where sustainability took centre stage. We planted a forest of 1,000 trees on behalf of clients, symbolising our commitment to a greener future. Clients also learned about the #EmpowHER2B initiative, co-created with Social Ventures Hong Kong, which empowers women in communities and workplaces by supporting 'mommy entrepreneurs' and providing job shadowing opportunities at our event. The memorable evening combined celebration with a meaningful impact, echoing the Bank’s dedication to sustainability, #community and connection. Mary Huen Sunil Kaushal Jerry Zhang Helen Hui John Thang Anthony Lin

With rising energy demand and increasing focus on renewable energy to achieve net-zero targets, Southeast Asia offers significant opportunities for renewable energy financing. Learn how innovative financing solutions and regional collaboration are crucial in overcoming obstacles and achieving the region’s sustainable energy goals: https://lnkd.in/g3aCsbw6 Rino Donosepoetro

We are pleased to have won three Best Trade Finance Provider awards by Global Finance Magazine in their Trade Finance Awards 2025, recognising our commitment for advancing trade finance and powering real economies: https://lnkd.in/gB2WssbD #TradeFinance

The Africa Correspondent Banking Academy recently held in Cape Town, South Africa, brought together 70 delegates representing FI clients from over 15 countries. The event covered industry-relevant topics such as the implications of the global economic outlook for Africa, cross-border payment evolution, unlocking Africa’s trade finance potential, while promoting financial inclusion and ESG practices. This flagship event showcases our commitment as a Bank in supporting our clients and making a meaningful impact across Africa. Dhiraj Rajan Bajaj Faisal Hussain Asad Dar Rochelle McCauley Chris Egberink

Supporting the UK’s East Coast Cluster marks a significant step in advancing industrial decarbonisation and carbon and capture storage (CCS). As Mandated Lead Arranger and Hedging Bank for the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) and Net Zero Teesside (NZT) Power projects, we’re helping to make CCS a scalable and bankable solution that can help support the decarbonisation of the real economy. NEP will develop and operate groundbreaking transportation and storage infrastructure that will safely collect CO2. NZT Power will be the UK’s first commercial scale gas-fired power plant with integrated carbon capture. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/g35Zc284 Ben Daly Sridhar Nagarajan Quentin Savinaud

More than 40% of survey respondents stated that renewable energy is one of the three most important sectors in their current investment strategy. Renewables will continue to appeal to investors, learn more about this opportunity in our latest research: https://lnkd.in/gXE6MPUA Steven (Steve) Cranwell

Watch Steven Englander in the latest interview with CNBC as he comments on the predictions for the Asian currencies and the strength of the US dollar in anticipation of Trump’s presidency. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gyUyUj4A #dollar #fx #Currency

The power and utilities sector continues to accelerate investments in clean energy for the transition towards net zero. However, these are taking a toll on credit profiles. Find out how the sector can better manage balance sheet stress. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gRSASB3H Shoaib Yaqub Andrew Leung Fengze Zeng

While the world wonders if globalisation has stalled, it’s full steam ahead in ASEAN markets. Investors are flocking to the region, drawn by its trade links, ongoing digital transformation and the demand for sustainable infrastructure. Find out how the bloc is working together to unlock barriers to intra-regional trade: https://lnkd.in/gaqNJNAE Sunil Kaushal