avoiding creative destruction to stave off future recessions

Avoiding “creative destruction” to stave off future recessions

While some lessons have been learned from previous financial calamities, central banks are again in the spotlight as the global market attempts to fend off a repeat crisis. Steve Brice, chief investment strategist at Standard Chartered Bank, shares his view on global growth prospects for the capital market as a useful channel for investors to take as reference.
expert view on capital market global growth prospects

Expert view on capital market global growth prospects

Steve Brice, chief investment strategist at Standard Chartered Bank and a senior expert on the world economy and global markets, shares his view on the global growth prospects of the capital market.
standard chartereds sustainability mission

Standard Chartered’s sustainability mission

Through its century-long journey in Vietnam, UK-backed Standard Chartered has built a strong business in the country and aspires to take it to even greater heights by capitalising on its award-winning capabilities.  
vietnam becomes high light of asean in trade growth

Vietnam becomes high-light of ASEAN in trade growth

The Trade20 of Standard Chartered points to accelerated Asian trade growth potential, with particularly impressive performances by Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand as regional trade deals, infrastructure improvements, and legislative reforms are promoting openness.
standard chartered vietnam launches annual futsal tournament

Standard Chartered Vietnam launches annual futsal tournament

The Standard Chartered Cup 2019 futsal tournament organised by Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam will expand to its largest scale ever in Vietnam, and will feature Liverpool Football Club (LFC) legend John Barnes, who will present the trophy to the winning team.
vpbank raises 300 million via international bond issuance

VPBank raises $300 million via international bond issuance

Vietnam Prosperity Commercial Bank (VPBank) has succeeded in raising $300 million from the issuance of international bonds with a three-year term with advisory support from foreign prestigious institutions including BNP Paribas, JP Morgan, and Standard Chartered Bank.
mid corporates can realise regional expansion goals

Mid-corporates can realise regional expansion goals

For mid-corporates in the ASEAN looking to expand across the region, Vietnam offers a wealth of opportunities thanks to its growing domestic market, young and well-educated workforce, and rising middle-income class. These are the winning factors that we believe will power the ASEAN’s future growth.
us technology sector faces triple threat

US technology sector faces triple threat

Uncertainty over the future of US-China economic relations has derailed the once high-flying global equity market, which rose almost 15 per cent in the January-April period. Clive McDonnell, head of Equity Strategy at Standard Chartered Bank, looks at the causes behind the decline.
managing emotional returns essential for decent investment decisions

Managing “emotional returns” essential for decent investment decisions

It proves that managing “emotional returns” is key to staying on track when it comes to investment.  
standard chartered celebrates 115th year of business in vietnam

Standard Chartered celebrates 115th year of business in Vietnam

Standard Chartered Vietnam held celebrations for its 115th anniversary this week.
standard chartereds 2018 profits rise despite setting aside cash for fines

Standard Chartered's 2018 profits rise despite setting aside cash for fines

HONG KONG: Standard Chartered's pre-tax profit surged to US$3.9 billion in 2018, the bank said on Tuesday (Feb 26), after previously warning it had set aside nearly US$1 billion for regulatory fines in the US and Britain.
2019 the year of choices for aseans bond markets

2019 – the year of choices for ASEAN’s bond markets

If January developments are any to go by, 2019 looks to be a year of heightened volatility with risk themes across rates, trade, and general economic growth continuing to ebb and flow in the global financial markets. But rather than playing it safe, the availability of choices will be the bond market’s new best friend in this fluid environment.
standard chartered leads in innovations in financial sector

Standard Chartered leads in innovations in financial sector

Standard Chartered is continuing ­efforts to strengthen its footprint through investment in the retail ­business and the introduction of ­cutting-edge products, as it endeavours to be an important part of Vietnamese banking and finance in the years ahead.
collaboration key for smes to go global

Collaboration key for SMEs to go global

When it comes to enhancing capacity and moving to a bigger playing field, SMEs would need more than just investment: collaboration among the businesses themselves. Goh Beng Kim, head of Commercial Banking, Standard Chartered Bank Singapore, gives an insight into how SMEs can make use of the collaboration with other enterprises to grow together beyond national borders.
long term investment is the key to sustainable returns

Long-term investment is the key to sustainable returns

Investing as early as possible in life could ensure sustainable earnings. Arun Kelshiker, head of Portfolio Strategy at Standard Chartered Private Bank gives an insight into how investment looks like when one starts learning.