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Standard Chartered, a leading international cross-border bank, and British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor, announce the signing of a USD350 million risk participation agreement. This facility aims to bolster the trade finance needs of SMEs and corporates across Africa and South Asia and to boost economic growth in […]
...Standard Chartered, in partnership with WomHub, is excited to announce the launch of the second Women in Tech (WiT) Incubator Programme in South Africa. Following the success of the inaugural programme in 2023, this initiative is set to support more women entrepreneurs through education, mentorship and investment opportunities. Originally introduced in the Americas in 2014 […]
...Standard Chartered Bank has donated 70 food parcels to the SOS Children’s Village in Ennerdale. This donation is part of the Bank’s ongoing commitment to support communities and to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people. The donation forms part of Standard Chartered Bank’s commitment to contribute to the communities […]
...Standard Chartered announces EUR 1.29 billion of financing for the Angolan Ministry of Finance to construct photovoltaic electricity distribution infrastructure. The new generation systems will support rural villages across the country to become more self-sufficient and less reliant on Angola’s main electricity network. The electrification project is being developed by the Angolan Ministry of […]
...FBC Holdings Limited (FBCH) and Standard Chartered Bank PLC have entered into an agreement for the acquisition of Standard Chartered’s business in the Republic of Zimbabwe, subject to the approval of the regulatory authorities including the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe. The announcement was made today at Standard Chartered’s Headquarters in Harare, Zimbabwe by Sunil Kaushal from […]
...Standard Chartered announces USD 73 million of Social Loan financing for the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Angola to expand the University of Namibe. Situated in the Southwest of the country, the University offers academic and professional training in fishery, technology, humanities, and nature. Commenting on the loan financing, Claudia Conceicao, CEO, Angola said: “This […]
...Standard Chartered announces EUR 149 million of Social Loan financing for the Angolan Ministry of Finance to build a new hospital in Kilamba, with a specialist burns ward. This is the government of Angola’s first Social Loan. The financing is backed by Export Credit Agency (ECA) UK Export Finance[1] (UKEF) and ASGC UK Limited[2] is the contractor […]
...Standard Chartered announces EUR 238 million of Export Credit Agency (ECA) supported financing for the government of Angola to build new infrastructure, supporting the country’s agricultural industry and transport network. The funding is split across two projects, each signed separately with the Angolan Ministry of Finance. The first project is a circa EUR 142 million […]
...Standard Chartered’s Wealth Expectancy Report 2022 examines the shifts in investor decisions for more than 15,000 emerging affluent, affluent, and high net worth (HNW) investors in 14 markets, along with the resulting movements in major asset classes. Survey results show 65% of investors are more actively managing their wealth and making changes to their investment […]
...Bank to appear on the front of shirt until end of 2026/27 season, Partnership covers both LFC and LFC Women Liverpool Football Club, Liverpool Football Club Women and Standard Chartered Bank are pleased to announce a four-year extension to their main sponsor agreement, taking the Bank’s partnership with the Club through to the end of […]
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