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OKX, BlackRock, and Standard Chartered have launched a joint framework to integrate tokenized real-world assets into trading and collateral systems.

The initiative enables institutional clients to use BlackRock’s tokenized U.S. Treasury fund (BUIDL) as yield-bearing collateral, held in regulated custody by Standard Chartered while being deployed for trading on OKX.

The framework aims to improve capital efficiency, enhance security through off-exchange custody, and expand the use of tokenized assets within global financial markets, marking a step toward broader adoption of blockchain-based financial infrastructure.

Source: Standard Chartered / OKX

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The Investor 04-28-26

Standard Chartered said global companies are increasingly adopting the Chinese yuan in trade and treasury operations, according to a survey of nearly 300 corporates. The bank found that about 23% of corporate revenues and 25% of costs already have renminbi exposure, while only 14% of debt is denominated in the currency, highlighting a gap between operating exposure and financing strategies. The report suggests companies could achieve up to 2% annual savings by using RMB-based working capital financing as the currency becomes more integrated into global corporate treasury frameworks.

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The Investor 03-11-26

Standard Chartered PLC has been appointed digital asset custodian and settlement agent for TP ICAP Group plc’s Fusion Digital Assets platform.

The partnership will support TP ICAP’s expansion of matched principal trading activities and allow institutional clients to access Standard Chartered’s digital asset custody services alongside Fusion Digital Assets, the company’s UK-based crypto asset exchange.

The collaboration marks the next phase of a partnership first announced in 2024 and aims to accelerate institutional adoption of digital assets by combining TP ICAP’s market infrastructure with Standard Chartered’s regulated custody and settlement capabilities.

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Global Finance News 03-04-26

Standard Chartered beats targets early, launches $1.5bn buyback after strong 2025

Feb. 2026 — Standard Chartered PLC reported full-year 2025 underlying profit before tax of $7.9 billion, up 18%, with return on tangible equity (RoTE) reaching 14.7%, exceeding its three-year target a year ahead of schedule.

Operating income rose 6% to $20.9 billion, driven by 13% growth in non-net interest income, particularly from Wealth Solutions (+24%), Global Banking (+15%) and Global Markets (+12%). Net interest income increased 1% to $11.2 billion. Operating expenses rose 4% to $12.3 billion, while credit impairment charges totaled $676 million.

The bank announced a $1.5 billion share buyback and proposed a final dividend of 49 cents per share, bringing the full-year dividend to 61 cents, up 65%. The CET1 ratio stood at 14.1% at year-end.

In the fourth quarter, underlying profit before tax rose 19% to $1.2 billion, with income broadly stable at $4.8 billion.

For 2026, the bank expects operating income growth at the lower end of its 5–7% range at constant currency, broadly flat net interest income, broadly flat costs, and a statutory RoTE above 12%.

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WS Investor 02-24-26

Standard Chartered has launched a new Fund of Hedge Funds in partnership with Seviora Capital under its variable capital company (VCC) platform, marking the seventh sub-fund introduced since the structure was established in 2024.

The new fund, Signature Select Seviora Titans Absolute Return (STAR), offers high-net-worth private banking clients access to a diversified portfolio of hard-to-access hedge fund managers. Designed to deliver resilient absolute returns in volatile markets, the strategy emphasizes diversification across managers and sub-strategies, lower minimum investment thresholds, and exposure to marquee funds typically unavailable to individual investors.

Initially available to accredited and professional investors in Singapore, Hong Kong and Jersey, the fund may be extended to other client segments in the coming months. Seviora Capital is part of the Temasek-owned Seviora Group, which manages approximately US$63 billion in assets.

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Global Finance News 02-23-26

Standard Chartered has partnered with B2C2 to expand institutional access to digital asset markets.

The collaboration combines Standard Chartered’s global banking infrastructure with B2C2’s institutional crypto liquidity in spot and options markets. B2C2 clients — including asset managers, hedge funds and corporates — will gain future direct access to the bank’s payment rails and settlement network.

The partnership aims to reduce friction in fiat-to-crypto flows, improve settlement efficiency and strengthen the bridge between traditional finance and digital assets, supporting growing institutional demand for regulated crypto access.

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European Investor 02-11-26

Standard Chartered has launched a new global marketing campaign, “Invest Like Champions,” in partnership with Liverpool Football Club, aimed at promoting the bank’s Signature CIO Funds across 12 key markets. The campaign draws parallels between elite football strategy and disciplined, expert-led investing, using player roles on the pitch to illustrate different investment approaches.

Developed with creative agency dentsu and led by Octagon Singapore, the initiative leverages Standard Chartered’s long-standing partnership with the Premier League champions to translate complex wealth management concepts into accessible, football-inspired storytelling. The campaign will run from February to April 2026 across Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Africa, supported by a digital- and video-first strategy focused on platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and Meta, according to Standard Chartered.

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The Investor 02-05-26

Standard Chartered has signed a multi-year official partnership with Formula 1 starting in 2026, becoming F1’s Official Wealth Management Partner and Official Corporate and Investment Banking Partner. The deal leverages Formula 1’s global platform to enhance Standard Chartered’s cross-border banking and wealth management presence, with trackside branding expected to reach more than 1.6 billion viewers worldwide.

The partnership will also deliver exclusive client experiences and includes sponsorship of F1 Academy to support inclusion and the development of female talent in motorsport. Both organisations said the collaboration aligns their shared focus on performance, innovation, and global connectivity across key international markets.

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The Investor 01-27-26

Standard Chartered has partnered with Barings to launch an investment-grade collateralised loan obligation (IG CLO) strategy under its Variable Capital Company (VCC) platform, expanding its suite of structured credit investment solutions for wealthy clients.

The new sub-fund, Signature Select Quality Credit Income, aims to provide income-oriented exposure to investment-grade CLO tranches through a diversified and actively managed portfolio. Barings has been appointed as sub-investment manager, bringing its structured credit expertise and long track record in CLO markets across the US and Europe.

Standard Chartered said the launch marks the sixth sub-fund under its VCC platform, which was established in June 2024 to deliver tailored investment strategies by combining external fund manager capabilities with the bank’s in-house asset class expertise. The strategy is currently available to eligible high-net-worth clients in markets including Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, the UAE and Bahrain, with a broader rollout planned in the coming months.

Barings highlighted that the partnership allows investors to access a high-quality CLO solution designed to generate income across market cycles, leveraging its experience managing more than US$50 billion in CLO assets.

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WS Investor 01-16-26

Standard Chartered has issued its inaugural EUR 1 billion Green Bond, marking its first sustainable finance transaction in a green-only format. The proceeds will be used to finance renewable energy, green buildings, circular economy initiatives, and climate-resilient infrastructure, primarily across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

The bond attracted strong investor demand, with order books exceeding EUR 3.9 billion, and will be aligned with the bank’s Sustainability Bond Framework. Standard Chartered noted that more than 70% of its USD 17.4 billion green asset pool is already located in emerging markets, where sustainable financing can deliver outsized environmental impact.

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European Investor 01-08-26

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