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Standard Chartered: “UAE Business Activity to Accelerate in Q3 2026”

News Desk 06/07/2026

Standard Chartered global research today announced its latest economic analysis, forecasting stronger momentum in UAE business activity during the third quarter of 2026, as regional tensions ease and attention shifts to the speed and scale of the GCC’s economic recovery. The Bank’s analysis

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Standard Chartered and Circle launch first G-SIB-led integrated access to USDC minting and redemption

News Desk 02/07/2026

Standard Chartered today announced the launch of its capability enabling institutional clients to access USDC minting and redemption, developed in partnership with Circle Internet Group, Inc. (Circle) (NYSE: CRCL), the issuer of USDC[1] through its regulated entities. The launch makes Standard Chartered the first Global Systemically Important Bank (G-SIB) licensed to offer

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Standard Chartered H2 2026 Global Market Outlook: Navigating Shifting Sands

News Desk 25/06/2026

Standard Chartered (“the Bank”) Wealth Solutions Chief Investment Office (CIO) has released its Global Market Outlook for the second half of 2026, outlining its investment strategy and key themes as investors navigate a more complex and evolving market environment. The report was launched alongside Global Market Outlook events in Dubai and Abu Dhabi this week, […]

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Khaleej Times and Standard Chartered Unveil the Second Edition of ‘Global Indians of the UAE’ Celebrating Technology Leaders

News Desk 18/06/2026

Following the successful launch of Global Indians of the UAE, the year-long Khaleej Times editorial franchise, in partnership with Standard Chartered, returns with its second sector-focused instalment, spotlighting Indian-origin leaders who are helping to shape the UAE’s technology landscape. The franchise was launched as a four-part editorial series, positioned as an

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Standard Chartered: “Egypt’s economic recovery expected to gain momentum into 2027”

News Desk 10/06/2026

Standard Chartered forecasts Egypt’s GDP growth to recover to 4.7% in FY27 as macroeconomic conditions gradually improve and reform momentum continues to support the country’s medium-term outlook. While the bank has revised its FY26 GDP growth forecast for Egypt to 3.6%, reflecting near-term external and domestic pressures, the outlook points to a stronger recovery into

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Standard Chartered appoints Michelle Swanepoel as Head of Financing and Securities Services Middle East and Africa

News Desk 07/05/2026

Standard Chartered today announced the appointment of Michelle Swanepoel as Head of Financing and Securities Services (FSS), Middle East and Africa. Based in Dubai, she will lead the business across the region  effective 1 July 2026. Michelle succeeds Scott Dickinson, who will be retiring from the bank on 30 June after more than 40 years […]

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Standard Chartered wins ‘Islamic Bank of the Year’ and ‘Most Innovative Sukuk’ Awards by The Banker, marking a milestone for its Islamic banking franchise

News Desk 06/05/2026

Standard Chartered has been named ‘Islamic Bank of the Year’ and awarded ‘Most Innovative Sukuk’ by The Banker, with the latter recognising the Bank’s role in ADNOC’s debut international sukuk issuance. The awards reflect the strength of the Bank’s Islamic banking platform across affluent, corporate and institutional clients, and its ability to deliver Shariah-compliant

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Khaleej Times and Standard Chartered launch ‘Global Indians of the UAE’ editorial franchise

News Desk 10/02/2026

Khaleej Times and Standard Chartered announced the launch of the ‘Global Indians of the UAE’ partnership at a signing ceremony attended by senior leadership executives from both organisations, a representative from the Indian Consulate and two of the list-makers. The new editorial franchise spotlights a rising generation of Indian expatriate leaders redefining influence,