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Financial markets
Financial markets insights
Turning expertise into actionable insights. Explore our views on what to watch out for in today’s markets
2025 Financial Market Surprises Podcast
In this podcast, Standard Chartered’s Global Head of Research, Eric Robertsen, shares his insights on unexpected scenarios in 2025 that could fly against consensus and catch markets and the global economy off guard.
Credit markets
USD280 mn green loan
The rapid growth of AI and machine learning technologies are requiring more efficient data centre design.
India opportunities for EU business
Growing potential in investment opportunities.
European investment grade credit
2024 started on a strong note for European and other capital markets.
Project Finance Greenloan provider
Helping finance low carbon transformation of transportation
Financing a greenfield solar farm
India is working towards carbon neutral economic development.
Innovation for a sustainable future
Hear about a rural electrification project that will supply sustainable energy to almost 1 million Angolans.
Case studies
Project Finance Green loan
Case Study: Project Finance Green Loan provider to India’s Greencell for e-buses in Gujarat
Greenfield solar farm
Case study: USD89.6 million sustainability-linked loan for LNG dual-fuelled vessels
Angola solar infra project
Case study: EUR1.29 billion ECA-backed financing to develop a solar infrastructure project in rural Angola
Sustainability linked loan
Case study: Lead arranger of project financing for a 380 MW greenfield solar farm in India
Market outlooks and insights
Global Outlook Q3 2024
Download our executive summary to learn about the outlook for growth, FX and rates, against ongoing geo-economic uncertainties.
Global Outlook Q2 2024
Download the executive summary of our latest Global Economic Outlook Q2-2024 report.
Global Economic Outlook 2024
Download our Executive Summary of the latest Global Economic Outlook 2024 report.
Global H2-23 Outlook
What is the capacity of the US economy to cope with further Fed tightening?
Podcasts
2025 Financial Market Surprises Podcast
In this podcast, Standard Chartered’s Global Head of Research, Eric Robertsen, shares his insights on unexpected scenarios in 2025 that could fly against consensus and catch markets and the global economy off guard.
Global Outlook Q3-2024 Podcast: Clouded by geo-economic uncertainty
Listen to Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research & Chief Strategist, and Razia Khan, Head of Africa and Middle East as they explore the the possibility of a soft landing for the global economy, and what this means for EM and frontier markets.
Global Outlook 2024 Podcast – A soft landing, with risks
As we enter 2024, we’re seeing a story of divergence across key economies. While the US has been surprisingly resilient, confidence in China’s economy is under pressure from property-sector woes and concerns about the labour market.
2024 Financial Market Surprises podcast
What financial-market surprises could 2024 have in store? In this podcast, Eric Robertsen shares a list of scenarios that we believe have a non-zero probability of occurring in the year ahead.
Financing and securities services
Transforming Emerging Markets through digitisation and collaboration
What opportunities are arising to help clients gain footholds in Emerging Markets? Why is a coherent data strategy foundational to competitiveness and what is the optimal custody operating model for digital assets?
Read about our global footprint
From prime services to custody, we can service all your needs.
Opportunities Abound for Enhancing Operational Efficiencies …
Advanced technologies offer enticing solutions – but can asset servicing firms find the optimal solution for the…
Custodians refine their data strategies
Irrespective of whether our clients are banks or asset owners, if they are to provide value to their customers, …
Commit, collaborate, consolidate: The way forward for Africa…
As Africa’s attractiveness to investors grows, how should it develop its capital markets to further capitalise o…
Gaining a foothold in India
Fuelled by strong economic growth and empowered by the introduction of market friendly reforms, global investors…
Tech-powered custodian services to support fast-growing UAE …
Where do investors see opportunity in the region and what is the role of licensed fund service providers and cus…
Three reasons why digital assets deserve an independent cust…
As digital assets adoption grows, so too does the need to store these digital assets safely.
Emerging Markets find their feet again
As Emerging Markets continue to rise, an experienced custodian can help global investors access their markets.
Hear from our thought leaders
Digital Asset Custody
Why do traditional players hold an important role in digital assets custody? How is the regulatory landscape changing and where are the opportunities for asset servicers in tokenisation? Waqar Chaudry, Innovation and Digital Assets Product, Financing and Securities Services shares insights.
Focus on Footprint: Middle East
Why is the Middle East seeing a lot of interest from institutional investors and asset services? What are the differences in accessing these markets? Simon Kellaway, Global Head of Sales, Regional Head of GCNA, Financing and Securities Services explains in this video.