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flag Standard Chartered beat profit forecasts in Q3 2025, driven by strong wealth management and capital markets growth, despite lower net interest income.

flag Standard Chartered reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter profits, with pretax earnings rising 3% to $1.77 billion and net profit up 10% to $1.03 billion, driven by robust growth in wealth management, global banking, and capital markets. flag The bank surpassed analyst forecasts, citing double-digit income gains in wealth solutions and a 33% rise in capital markets fees. flag It now expects a 13% return on tangible equity in 2025—year ahead of schedule—and full-year income growth near the top of its 5% to 7% target. flag Despite a 5% drop in net interest income due to lower rates, non-interest income rose 12% to $2.4 billion. flag Credit impairments rose slightly to $195 million, with increased provisions for Hong Kong’s property sector. flag The bank plans to invest $1.5 billion in wealth management and aims to attract $200 billion in new assets by 2029. flag Shares rose over 3% in Hong Kong, adding to a 53% year-to-date gain.

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