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    Corporate & Investment Banking

    Bank with us in the world’s most dynamic markets

    Combining differentiated cross-border capabilities in the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

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Corporate & Investment Banking solutions

A global bank connecting corporate and institutional clients to a network that offers unique access to sustainable growth opportunities.

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    Transaction Banking

    Supporting you in accessing cross-border trade and investment opportunities through Payments, Liquidity and Trade & Working Capital management.

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    Strategic capabilities

    Grow and scale globally with our market-leading capabilities in Islamic Banking, Transition Finance, Renminbi Internationalisation and Capital Structure & Rating Advisory.

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    Global Banking

    We leverage our unique network capabilities to provide you with expertise in Mergers & Acquisition, Leveraged, Infrastructure, Fund, Transportation & Sustainable Finance solutions.

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    Global Markets

    Access to foreign exchange, rates products, commodities and credit market capabilities combined with incisive analysis by our Global Research team.

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Our industry expertise

Your cross-border partner

Change brings about new possibilities in the Power and Diversified Industries. Watch the video to see how our specialised financial solutions and extensive cross-border network can help you reach your ambitions.

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Discover your digital potential

Connectivity is a catalyst for business growth. Explore our digital solutions, and discover how digital enhancements can drive efficiencies and opportunities for growth.

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    Power your digital asset journey

    Unlock secure, scalable solutions to safekeep, trade and tokenise digital assets. As you explore how digital assets can accelerate and enhance your business, our unique proposition can give you the competitive edge.

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    Straight2Bank Pay

    Consolidate your customers’ payment options, without complicating your collections. Discover our one-stop global platform – and be at ease knowing their payments are visible, stable, and secure.

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    Standard Chartered Markets

    Trade on our multi-product platform and centralise your digital FX trades. Access a unique mix of G10 and emerging market currencies from across Asia, Africa and the Middle East, all in one place.

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    Open Banking Marketplace

    Build the future of banking with us. Explore innovative solutions, shortlist APIs that meet your business needs and test in a sandbox — all on one platform.

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Corridors in Focus

Our Corridors in Focus series examines trade along high-priority corridors connecting our dynamic markets.

  • Reshaping global trade: The rise of South-South corridors

    Closer economic ties between fast-growing developing markets are transfo…

  • RMB internationalisation is anchoring growth across the Chin…

    The internationalisation of the renminbi is helping create new trade, in…

  • Powering up: How EVs are driving the China-Europe corridor

    Chinese EV companies are moving manufacturing to Europe and forming join…

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    Client stories

    Real-world examples of how we have helped our clients achieve their ambitions.

    Featured reports

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      Global Outlook 2026 – An uneasy calm

      The executive summary of our report highlights key shifts in growth drivers in 2026, risks that might reshape the outlook, and how we see key economies performing in the coming year.

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      CSRA annual insights 2026

      Access our latest CSRA analysis, based on input from 1,080 companies across 19 corporate sectors. The report highlights the key themes influencing growth, funding strategies and capital allocation decisions in 2026.

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    Awards

    Euromoney– World’s best bank for Securities Services
    The Asset Triple A Treasurise Awards 2025– Best Transaction Bank
    – Best RMB bank (21 markets)
    Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards 2025– World’s best Islamic Bank (Global)
    The Asset Triple A Sustainable Investing Awards 2025– Best Subcustodian
    – Best in Asset Servicing
    – Editors’ Triple Star – ViTAAL
    PFI Awards 2025– Asia Pacific Bank of the Year
    IFR Awards 2025– International Sukuk House of the Year
    TMI Awards for Innovation & Excellence 2026– Best Bank for Cash & Liquidity Management: Asia
    – Global Bank of the Year for Sustainable Finance