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Standard Chartered Announces $1 Billion Share Buyback as Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates
Standard Chartered has announced a new US$1 billion share buyback program after reporting second-quarter earnings that exceeded market expectations. The London-headquartered bank posted a pre-tax profit of US$2.33 billion for the three months ending June 2026, surpassing analyst forecasts. The strong performance and capital return initiative signal confidence in the bank's financial health and future outlook. The announcement was made on July 29, 2026, and reported by The Business Times in Singapore. The buyback is part of Standard Chartered's ongoing capital management strategy to return excess capital to shareholders.
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