Standard Chartered – leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East

The history of Standard Chartered in Hong Kong dates back to 1859. It is currently one of the SAR's three note-issuing banks. Standard Chartered incorporated its Hong Kong business on 1 July 2004, and now operates as a licensed bank in Hong Kong under the name of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Standard Chartered PLC.

Standard Chartered PLC, listed on London, Hong Kong and Mumbai stock exchanges, ranks among the top 25 companies in the FTSE-100 by market capitalisation.

The London-headquartered Group has operated for over 150 years in some of the world's most dynamic markets, leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Standard Chartered aspires to be the best international bank in its markets through leading by example to be the right partner for its stakeholders. The group now employs 75,000 people, representing 125 nationalities, in more than 1,600 branches and outlets located in over 70 countries.

Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited was named the "Employer of Choice" at the prestigious Hong Kong HR Awards 2008, and also named by The Gallup Organisation as a winner of the Gallup Great Workplace Award for two consecutive years in 2008 and 2009.

Here for good

It's our new brand promise. Though in reality, it's our oldest belief. It's what we've been doing for the past 150 years, and our aim for the next. To be here for people. Here for progress. Here for the long run. Here for good