Our International Footprint

At the core of global trade flows

Standard Chartered is well positioned to capitalise on the growing international trade flows as a result of our broad geographical footprint, the depth of our customer relationships, delivery of our product capabilities and the expertise of our people. The Group is investing in dynamic markets and benefiting from the shift in economic power from West to East.

Africa

The Middle East

Asia

The Americas

Explanation of the MapAfrica

China is likely to remain the top source of foreign direct investment

Africa-China trade up over 10 fold in less than a decade to $73bn in 2007

Standard Chartered in Africa

Over 5,500 employees in over 140 branches spread across 13 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa

Local subsidiaries listed on the stock exchanges of Botswana, Kenya, Ghana, Zambia and Uganda

Middle East

Current account and budget surpluses over 20% of GDP since 2004

$800bn investment expected in infrastructure over the next five years

Economic growth at an average of 7% p.a.

Standard Chartered in the MIddle East

Over 3,000 employees in 39 branches

Long banking history – 50 years in the UAE; 86 years in Bahrain

Appointed as the official clearing bank for the Dubai International Financial Exchange

First bank to create a world-class business hub in Dubai International Financial Centre

Asia

North East Asia’s exports to China increased 16% in 2007, vs. no export growth to the US

Total trade between ASEAN and China was $202bn in 2007, up 26% from 2006. ASEAN-India trade rose 44% to $30bn in 2007

$500bn investment expected in infrastructure in India over the next five years, with the economy growing at around 8% p.a.

Standard Chartered in Asia

150 years in Asia – first branches opened in Calcutta, Shanghai and Mumbai in 1858, followed by branches in Hong Kong and Singapore in 1859

Over 80% of total Group staff work in Asia

Largest international bank in India & Pakistan

Locally incorporated in China in 2007

Over 80% of Group’s profits generated from Asia

The Americas

Latin America’s exports increased by 12% to $661bn in 2007

Latin America’s exports to Asia increased by 24% to $62bn in 2006^* and are up 51% since 2004

China & South Korea are among the top five trading partners for most countries in Latin America

Standard Chartered in the Americas

Over 100 years in the Americas, with over 500 employees

$144bn cleared daily, making Standard Chartered the 8th largest US dollar clearing house in the US

Standard Chartered handles 30% of Chile’s Letter of Credit business with Asia

*: According to latest official data.

Our Offices

Standard Chartered is headquartered in London where it is regulated by the UK’s Financial Services Authority. The Group’s head office provides guidance on governance and regulatory standards. Our Wholesale Banking team in London plays a key role in serving corporate clients and financial institutions doing business in our markets.

Asia
Afghanistan
Australia
Bangladesh
Brunei
Cambodia
China
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Japan
Laos
Macau
Malaysia
Mauritius
Nepal
Pakistan
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea
Sri Lanka
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam

The Middle East
Bahrain
Jordan
Lebanon
Oman
Qatar
UAE

Africa
Botswana
Cameroon
Cote d'Ivoire
Ghana
Kenya
Nigeria
Sierra Leone
South Africa
Tanzania
The Gambia
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Europe
Ireland
Jersey
Switzerland
Turkey
UK

The Americas
Argentina
Bahamas
Brazil
Canada
Colombia
Falkland Is.
Mexico
Peru
US
Venezuela

Annual Report and Accounts 2007

Our International Footprint

At the core of global trade flows

Africa

The Middle East

Asia

The Americas

Our Offices