H1 2026: Standard chartered posts record $11.6bn income
Standard Chartered has announced a record financial performance for the first half of 2026, driven by strong growth in its Wealth Solutions and Global Banking businesses, while raising its income outlook for the full year.
Following the strong first-half performance, the Group has upgraded its 2026 outlook and now expects operating income growth to be around the middle of its 5–7 per cent target range at constant currency.
Commenting on the results, Group Chief Executive, Bill Winters, said: “We delivered a record first-half performance in 2026, with double-digit growth in Wealth Solutions and Global Banking.
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