About Us
You believe, we achieve

Our principles & values

Leading by example to be the right partner for its stakeholders, the Group is committed to building a sustainable business over the long term that is trusted worldwide for upholding high standards of corporate governance, social responsibility, environment protection and employee diversity.

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Our business & strategy

Standard Chartered earns more than 90 per cent of its operating income and profits in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, generated by its Wholesale Banking and Consumer Banking businesses.

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Peter Sands"We do business in markets we understand intimately, with customers with whom we have long-standing relationships, selling products we fully understand."
Peter Sands
Group Chief Executive

Our history

With a banking heritage spanning more than 150 years, Standard Chartered has developed extensive global reach and a strong position in emerging markets and new trade corridors.

Our global network

Standard Chartered has a network of over 1,600 branches and outlets and 5,500 ATMs in more than 70 countries Globally.

Our people

The diversity of people in Standard Chartered a source of strength. Standard Chartered employs over 70,000 people, representing 125 nationalities, of which 68 are represented among senior management.

Sponsorship

We sponsor people, projects and events that bring our values to life and make a difference in communities across the world.

Did you know...

4 challenging marathons. 4 exotic cities. The Greatest Race on Earth.
It takes one extraordinary person to run a marathon - four to conquer The Greatest Race on Earth. Competitors from around the world will battle blisters and blistering heat, extreme altitudes and draining humidity, as they run marathons in Nairobi, Singapore, Mumbai and Hong Kong. Open to teams of four with each person running one of the four marathons, The Greatest Race on Earth is all about pushing your limits. You don't just do it for yourself but also for your teammates. The best teams stand to win from a prize pool of US$1 million - so get your team together and be part of a truly unique event!

The Greatest Race on Earth website