Standard Chartered and SBV accelerate help for women integrating with digital transformation

The event attracted women leaders in the banking industry, and representatives from the SBV, Vietnam General Confederation of Labour, Vietnam Women’s Union, International Finance Corporation, and the Australia Ambassador to Vietnam. The event provided updated information and trends in digital transformation locally and internationally, as well as solutions to challenges to women in the banking industry.

The conference was held under activities for the Minutes of Cooperation in gender equity between the SBV and Standard Chartered, aiming to provide global perspectives on women leadership and skills upgrading for women, and Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) best practices and experiences.

In the opening ceremony, the Green & Blue Choir of Standard Chartered performed, expressing the talents and team-spirit of the bank.

Dao Minh Tu, SBV Deputy Governor said, “Despite the advantages and challenges in the industry, women in the banking industry are always energetic,and confident in utilising their best capabilities, spirit and enthusiasm to complete tasks, contributing to the development of the industry and the country.”

The conference covered "The digital transformation trends" and "Banking women integrating with digital transformation." Pham Tien Dung, SBV Deputy Governor presented the SBV’s policies on the digital transformation.

Ankur Kanwar, global head of Structured Solutions at Standard Chartered, shared perspectives on digital transformation, its achievements, opportunities, and challenges. The conference wrapped up with the conversation on women’s roles in the digital transformation with representatives from the SBV, Australia Embassy, International Finance Corporation, Standard Chartered and local banks.

Nguyen Thuy Hanh, general director and head of Corporate and Investment Banking at Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam said, “We are proud to co-host the seminar with the Committee for the Advancement of Women in the Banking Industry and the Vietnam Banking Trade Union to empower women in banking industry, especially in the integration of digital transformation. Their flexibility, creativity and innovative thinking are the keys to success and contribute to the future of sustainable finance. The event is a part of our ongoing efforts to foster D&I in the banking industry and in the society.”

Standard Chartered creates a culture of inclusion including mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing, social wellbeing and financial wellbeing.

In Vietnam, the bank provides equal access to leadership development opportunities, maintains a strong framework of policies and procedures, fosters inclusivity in the work environment, promotes balanced gender representation in management positions and offers flexible work conditions.

Standard Chartered sets itself apart by offering an especially privileged and comprehensive maternity and paternity leave supporting package and framework for both female and male colleagues, highlighting its commitment to supporting work-life balance.

Standard Chartered was the first bank in Vietnam to achieve the prestigious certification for equity, diversity, and gender equality, with the highest LEAD level across all industries, highlighting the bank’s dedication to driving gender equality, equal opportunities, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture in Vietnam.

The bank was also awarded as the “Best Foreign Bank in Vietnam in 2024” by Global Business Review.

Standard Chartered committed to Vietnam’s financial success According to the International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook Report in April this year, Vietnam is the only Southeast Asian representative in the top 10 countries with a forecast of 6.4 per cent growth from 2024 to 2029.

Standard Chartered predicts slower GDP growth in Q3 Standard Chartered's early October report predicts Vietnam's third-quarter GDP growth has slowed to 5.1 per cent on-year, down from 6.9 per cent in the second quarter, with a seasonally adjusted on-quarter growth of 1 per cent.

Standard Chartered Vietnam named Best Foreign Bank and Best Digital Bank 2024 On January 8, Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam has been named “Best Foreign Bank Vietnam 2024” for the fourth consecutive year and “Best Digital Bank Vietnam 2024” for the second consecutive year by Global Business Review.