Founded in 1853 by Standard Chartered Group, a Fortune 500 company and a note-issuing bank in Hong Kong, it is a well-known foreign bank brand with influence in Asia, Africa and the Middle East

Standard Chartered Bank – a market leader in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Standard Chartered is a leading international bank operating for more than 160 years in some of the world's most dynamic markets and employing around 84,000 people. We provide financial services to individuals and corporate clients across Asia, Africa and the Middle East, enabling them to invest, trade and grow their wealth. These markets generate more than 90% of the Group's operating revenue and profit. Standard Chartered's cultural heritage and corporate values are reflected in its brand motto, "Here for good".

Standard Chartered Group Limited is listed on the London and Hong Kong stock exchanges, as well as Mumbai and the National Stock Exchange of India.

Standard Chartered Bank has been operating in China since 1858 when it opened its first branch in Shanghai, China. In April 2007, Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited became one of the first batch of local incorporated banks. This fully demonstrates Standard Chartered's commitment to the Chinese market and its leading position in the banking industry. At present, Standard Chartered Bank has more than 100 business outlets in nearly 30 cities across the country.

Standard Chartered China has won numerous awards and accolades from authoritative industry organizations and media. In 2016, the honors include: China Banking Association's Credit Card Innovation Award, Best Corporate Social Responsibility Case, Green Bank Award, Best Performance and Best Project Award for Syndicated Loans; RQDII Custody Finance Innovation Award of Shanghai Municipal Government; Financial Innovation Case Award for Small and Micro Enterprises of Shanghai Society for Finance and Banking; the Corporate Social Responsibility Awards of the British and American Chambers of Commerce; The Asset's Best Multinational/Large Corporate Treasury & Working Capital Management Bank, Best Liquidity Management Bank; Best Small Business Lending Bank, Best Supply Chain Finance Bank, Best RMB Services Bank, Best Foreign Exchange and Interest Rate Hedged Bank by Global Finance; China Business News Annual Interbank Market Product Innovation Award; 21st Century Business Herald SME Service Bank of the Year Award, Best Corporate Citizen Comprehensive Award; CFO's Best Global Cash Management, Best Supply Chain Finance, Best E-Banking; Best Supply Chain Finance Bank Award by Trade Finance; The Asian Banker's Best Foreign Private Wealth Management Practice; Securities Times Best Wealth Management Institution Award; and the Economic Observer's Outstanding Foreign Bank of the Year and the Financial Circle's Outstanding Foreign Bank of the Year.