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FinanceStandard Chartered first-half pretax profit rises 9% to US$4.78 billion
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Standard Chartered reported a 9% increase in first-half pretax profit for 2026, reaching US$4.78 billion. The growth was driven by strong performance in wealth management, markets, and global banking operations. The results were announced on July 29, 2026, from Hong Kong and London. The bank's performance reflects resilience in its core business segments amid global economic conditions.
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Pretax profit for the first six months of this year reached US$4.78 billion
Published: Wed, Jul 29, 2026 · 12:30 PM
HONG KONG/LONDON — Standard Chartered reported on Wednesday (Jul 29) that its first-half pretax profit rose 9 per cent, bolstered by growth in wealth, markets, and global banking operations.
- Pretax profit for the first half of 2026: US$4.78 billion
- Year-on-year increase: 9%
The bank attributed the performance to strength across its wealth management, markets, and global banking segments.
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The Business TimesWestern
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Standard Chartered's First-Half Profit Rises 9% to US$4.78 Billion