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...

Standard Chartered has committed to educate one million people on HIV/AIDS by 2010
As well as educating our own workforce, we are asking organisations from across the world to join us by educating their own workforces on HIV/AIDS.

Find out more about our Living with HIV programme