Kariisa Joins Standard Chartered Board as Bank Eyes Corporate Banking Expansion
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the country’s economic transformation, underscoring its strategic focus on Corporate and Investment Banking, governance, and support for Uganda’s development agenda. The reaffirmation came during the announcement of the appointment of Next Media Group Chief Executive Officer, Kin Kariisa, as an
Women in Tech Programme Seeks to Bridge Gender Gap in Uganda’s Digital Economy
Women entrepreneurs running technology and tech-enabled businesses have been urged to seize the opportunity to join the 2026 cohort of the Standard Chartered Women in Technology (WiT) Accelerator Programme, as efforts intensify to unlock the full potential of women-led enterprises in Uganda’s fast-evolving digital economy. The call was made during
Why USD 100 oil isn’t the economy-killer it used to be
By Manpreet Gill Just how much should investors worry about high oil prices? Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, it is not surprising that investors are focused on energy prices, given these remain the main channel to global financial markets. Many have been surprised, though, by the uneven impact across
Formula 1, Standard Chartered Partner to Promote Inclusion in Motorsport
Standard Chartered has been named Formula 1’s Official Wealth Management Partner and Official Corporate and Investment Banking Partner in a multi-year deal starting in 2026. The partnership unites two organisations defined by a relentless pursuit of performance and distinctive global connectivity. Formula 1 is one of the fastest-growing sports in
Standard Chartered launches digital assets trading for institutional clients
In line with its commitment to offer clients safe, trusted and efficient digital assets solutions and following the successful launch of its digital assets custody service, Standard Chartered recently launched a fully integrated digital assets trading service for institutional clients. The offering includes spot trading for Bitcoin (XBT/USD) and Ether
Standard Chartered boosts investment in its Futuremakers Women in Tech programme across Africa, the Middle East and Pakistan
Standard Chartered has announced a partnership with Village Capital to continue and expand its Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator across Africa, the Middle East, and Pakistan. Part of Futuremakers by Standard Chartered (Futuremakers), the Bank’s global youth economic empowerment initiative for disadvantaged young people, and with funding from the Standard
