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    Combining differentiated cross-border capabilities with leading wealth management expertise.

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We are committed to investing in the fastest-growing and highest-returning areas of our business, where we make the biggest difference for our clients.
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Diego De Giorgi
Group Chief Financial Officer

Delivering our purpose

We are a global bank connecting corporate, institutional and affluent clients to a network that offers unique access to sustainable growth opportunities across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Our strategy is designed to deliver our purpose: to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity. This is underpinned by our brand promise, here for good.

A graphic representing Standard Chartered's strategy shows two teardrop shapes labelled 'Cross-border' and 'Affluent,' facing each other with 'Sustainability' running down the middle.

Progress against our strategic priorities

Discover how we’re making a difference for clients in line with our strategy.

  • Investing in affluent

    We’ve committed to a USD1.5 billion investment, targeting USD200 billion in net new money over five years.

  • Sustainable Finance

    The value of Sustainable Finance assets in our Sustainable Finance portfolio grew 32 per cent year on year.

  • Cross-border businesses

    Our global business solutions span from transaction banking to financial markets and advisory.

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