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Insights
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Tap into deep local expertise with global insights designed to help you grow across borders.
Leadership viewpoints
Insights from our leaders to help you navigate growing complexity and set a path for sustainable growth.
Boosting FDI in emerging economies
Investors can help unlock key financial and societal returns, says Roberto Hoornweg, Co-Head Corporate & Investment Banking.
Escaping the sustainability debt trap
Debt conversions can unlock fiscal space for developing countries while mobilising sustainable finance at scale, writes Group Chairman Dr José Viñals.
How to make the most of Gen AI
Chief Strategy & Talent Officer Tanuj Kapilashrami shares her insights on how a 'skills passport' can help colleagues prepare.
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How to escape the productivity slump
We look at the potential winners and losers in the race to generate grow…
22 Sep 2016
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Banking the Ecosystem™
Business is done by communities – banks should recognise this, looking t…
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Chart: Brexit – lessons from the Swiss
The Swiss-EU trade deal was years in the making. The EU is unlikely to w…
13 Sep 2016
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Is China’s property market weakening?
Developers in China’s lower-tier cities brace themselves for tougher tim…
05 Sep 2016
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Chart: a climate deal with huge economic impact
Why the Paris climate deal is particularly good news for emerging market…
09 Aug 2016
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Forgiving debt: the short-term solution to boosting global g…
Debt write-offs could buy significant time for governments looking to re…
29 Jul 2016
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Becoming a leader: integrity goes a long way
Liverpool Ladies FC Captain Gemma Bonner on getting over disappointment …
25 Jul 2016
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Brexit: global implications
Standard Chartered’s economists on the global impact of the UK’s vote to…
27 Jun 2016
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Transforming trade in Africa
Intra-regional trade is critical to Africa’s development, but progress o…
21 Jun 2016
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Brexit: ‘remain’ campaign is losing momentum
The polls are inconclusive, but it’s clear the ‘remain’ campaign has los…
09 May 2016
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Asia leverage – after the boom
Asian companies and governments are dealing with the consequences of ove…
01 Apr 2016
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Money, money, money – the forgotten indicator
There may be growth surprises ahead, if you know where to look
15 Mar 2016
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Islamic finance: going global
The market for Sharia-compliant finance is changing, and it’s attracting…
11 Feb 2016
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Who matters the most for growth in Asia?
China may be the most influential major economy for Asia, but the US and…
09 Dec 2015
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Pakistan’s economy is turning a corner
A boost to energy and infrastructure projects and a more stable economy …
03 Dec 2015
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Renminbi – opening the gates
Expect significant inflows into renminbi following the news that it has …
30 Nov 2015
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China’s housing market: the world is watching
Housing in China is set to pick up again after 2017, but for now the sec…
25 Nov 2015