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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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Renminbi tracker: How global is the renminbi?
Our Renminbi Globalisation Index has tracked the internationalisation of…
24 May 2021
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‘I hope my small donation can help’ – how our people are hel…
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, companies across the world are mak…
10 Jun 2020
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Resilience, agility and humanity: lessons from the COVID-19 …
When the coronavirus pandemic first hit Standard Chartered’s biggest mar…
13 May 2020
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Our first Sustainability Bond
We’ve launched our first Sustainability Bond – and it focuse…
25 Jun 2019
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On the frontline of tackling illegal wildlife trade
The illegal wildlife trade is a multi-billion-dollar industry run by the…
20 May 2019
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IDAHOTB 2019: a celebration of inclusivity
Every year on May 17, people across the globe celebrate the Internationa…
17 May 2019
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Moving to a low-carbon future – why banks and companies need…
The clock is ticking on climate change. We currently have more greenhous…
07 May 2019
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We’ve tightened our financing criteria – what you need to kn…
Stricter standards for industries that have negative environmental or so…
25 Oct 2018
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#IDAHOT: Nobody should feel they can’t be themselves a…
Adrian and Raheel met and became friends through our Allies Network, whi…
16 May 2018
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Fighting financial crime: why 2018 must be a breakthrough ye…
The criminals are no longer simply winning when it comes to money launde…
14 May 2018
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Blindness is on the rise – but we can fight it
With the right tools and training, avoidable blindness could be a thing …
24 Jul 2017
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Digital with a human touch
Is technology destroying the quality of human interaction? There is ofte…
06 Jun 2017
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Who could replace the US as the world’s largest import…
Trump’s protectionist policies mean other powerful nations could take th…
10 May 2017
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China’s emerging affluent are the most digitally savvy
Emerging affluent consumers in China are leading their peers in the use …
24 Apr 2017
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Asia: the time to boost trade is now
Why it’s vital for Asia to pursue new trade partnerships in a climate of…
20 Apr 2017
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How investors can negotiate the Trump factor
Investment opportunities in emerging markets still exist, despite potent…
08 Mar 2017
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International Women’s Day: #BeBoldForChange
One of the most impactful means of empowering women and ensuring economi…
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Supply chains in a post-Brexit world – the reality check
Our expert looks at the challenge posed by Brexit to UK supply chains
24 Jan 2017