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Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered Bank was formed in 1969 through the merger of two separate banks, the Standard Bank of British South Africa and the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. These banks had capitalised on the expansion of trade between Europe, Asia and Africa.
Our strategy
We aspire to be the world's best international bank, leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. We focus on building deep and long-standing relationships with our clients and customers and constantly look to improve the quality of our products and services.
Our success
In the last eight years we have reported record income and profits. Twenty-three of our markets now deliver over US$100 million of income, 15 over $100 million in profit. Listed on the London, Hong Kong and Mumbai stock exchanges, we rank among the top 20 companies in the FTSE-100 by market capitalisation.
Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Standard Chartered is the largest and fastest growing International Bank in Pakistan. The Bank has been operating in Pakistan since 1863 when it first established its operations in Karachi. Standard Chartered now employees over 4,000 people and has a branch network of 132 branches across 29 cities in the country. Standard Chartereds core businesses in Pakistan are in Consumer Banking and Wholesale Banking.
Standard Chartered Pakistan is the first international bank to get an Islamic Banking license and to open the first Islamic Banking branch in Pakistan and has been given credit ratings of AAA/ A1+, the highest long-term rating assigned by PACRA to any private sector commercial bank. The Banks efforts have been recognised by independent and credible authorities; we won "Best Foreign Commercial Bank in Pakistan" award by FinanceAsia; "Best International Trade Bank in Pakistan 2009" by Trade Finance Magazine, a publication of Euromoney; "Best Foreign Exchange Provider" Award from the Global Finance Magazine for 2010; Triple A awards for the 'Best Debt House in Pakistan' award by The Asset; "Pakistan Deal of the Year 2009" award by the Islamic Finance News; 'Awards for Excellence', London 2009, by the Global Custodian; Consumers Choice Award for being the "Best Credit Card Provider in Pakistan" by the Consumer Association of Pakistan. Vision Mission Statement To be the Best Bank in Pakistan, leading the way with superior performance, sustained service excellence and engaged people
Standard Chartered leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East Standard Chartered PLC, listed on both London and Hong Kong stock exchanges, ranks among the top 20 companies in the FTSE-100 by market capitalisation. The London-headquartered Group has operated for over 150 years in some of the world's most dynamic markets, leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. We have produced seven years of record income and profit, primarily as a result of organic growth. Standard Chartered aspires to be the best international bank for its customers across its markets. The Group earns around 90 per cent of its income and profits in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, from its Wholesale and Consumer Banking businesses. The Group has 1700 branches and outlets located in 70 countries. The extraordinary growth of its markets and businesses creates exciting and challenging international career opportunities. Leading by example to be the right partner for its stakeholders, the Group is committed to building a sustainable business over the long term and is trusted worldwide for upholding high standards of corporate governance, social responsibility, environmental protection and employee diversity. It employs around 75,000 people, nearly half of whom are women. The Group's employees are of 125 nationalities, of which about 70 are represented in the senior management