Standard Chartered Bank

Standard Chartered is one of the leading global banks. It has operated in excess of 150 years in various markets that can be regarded as among the quickest in the world in terms of growth.

The bank was created in 1969 from the merger of The Standard Bank of British South Africa, and The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. At present, it has operations in at least 70 countries across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas and the Middle East.

The management team of the bank is headed by Sir John Peace who serves as the Chairman and Peter Sands who operates as the Group CEO. It employs more than 85,000 employees from 129 countries, making it a truly global organization.

Standard Chartered Bank Sponsorship:

Standard Chartered provides sponsorship to the following entities:

• Liverpool FC
• Inspiring Individuals
• Standard Chartered marathons
• Youth sports

Standard Chartered Awards:

In 2010 Standard Chartered has won several awards at the following ceremonies:

• The Banker Awards 2010
• PFI Awards 2010
• Global Finance
• Private Banker
• Triple A Asset Asian Awards 2010
• Emeafinance Awards

Standard Chartered Products and Services:

The products and services of Standard Chartered are offered in the following domains:

• Personal Banking: The personal banking clients of Standard Chartered can avail any of the following products and services:
  • Savings and accounts – MyDream, e$aver, Payroll, Marathon Saving, Women’s account, and Foreign Currency
  • Loans
  • Mortgages
  • Credit cards
  • Insurance – Life Insurance, Home Insurance, Savings and Retirement Planning Insurance, Motor Insurance, Health and Medical Insurance, and Travel Insurance
  • Investments – Investment Advisory Services, Mutual Funds, and Retail FX Products
  • Employee Banking
• Private Banking: The Private Banking services of the London based bank can be categorized into:
  • Online services
  • Reports
  • Commentaries
• SME Banking: The following products and services are available in this segment:
  • Working capital
  • Business protection
  • Business expansion
  • Yield enhancement
• Preferred Banking: The advantages of the Preferred Banking services of Standard Chartered may be mentioned as below:
  • Exclusive Preferred Banking credit or debit card
  • Round the clock service line
  • Exclusive privileges
  • Access to team of preferred bankers as per convenience
  • More reward points
  • Preferred queues at the branches
  • Online banking platforms for iPhones and desktops
• Wholesale Banking: In the Wholesale Banking segment Standard Chartered offers the following products and services:
  • Transaction Banking – Cash Management, RMB Settlement, Trade Services, Client Access, and Securities Services
  • Corporate Finance – Corporate Advisory & Finance, Structured Trade Finance and Financing Solutions, Structured Finance, and Project and Export Finance
  • Financial Markets – Equities, Structured Products, Commodities, Capital Markets, Foreign Exchange, E-Channels, and Rates & Credit
  • Principal Finance – Corporate Private Equity, Infrastructure, Real Estate, and Alternative Investments
• Priority and International Banking: The Priority Banking products and services of the bank can be classified into the following segments:
  • Priority Services
  • Priority Benefits
  • Priority Solutions
  • International Banking Solutions
• Islamic Banking: The Islamic Banking consumers can choose from the following products and services:
  • Islamic Personal Banking – Saadiq Accounts, Saadiq Cards, and Saadiq Financing
  • Islamic SME Banking
  • Islamic Priority Banking – Saadiq Financing, and Saadiq Wealth Management
  • Islamic Wholesale Banking

Standard Chartered Financial Highlights:

As per the annual report for the fiscal year 2010:

• Net Revenue = 16,062 million US dollars
• Profit = 4,414 million US dollars
• Total assets = 516,542 million US dollars

Standard Chartered Contact Details:

The contact details of Standard Chartered are mentioned as below:
Global headquarters
Standard Chartered Bank
1 Basinghall Avenue
London, EC2V 5DD
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0)20 7885 8888
Fax: +44 (0)20 7885 9999