Banks are ripping up the old playbook to meet digital-first and digital-only needs.
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We’re investing in platforms such as Solv, to help small and medium businesses expand into new markets. Find out more: sc.com/en/about/our-l
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In recent years, the volume of global cross-border payments has been increasing.
One of the most promising current opportunities for the financial sector is the potential of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) to revolutionise international payments.
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Financial plans should be easily adaptable to changes and should factor in different circumstances at various life stages.
Personalised financial plans catered to both your long term and short-term goals could help achieve those goals with ease.
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Without an acceleration in clean energy implementations, net-zero emissions targets will not be achievable.
So far, the European Union has ploughed enormous sums into renewables, including wind and solar, under its pledge to reduce emissions by at least 55% by 2030.
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Bonds tend to have different features, such as different issuers, credit ratings and coupons.
They all have a balance when it comes to risk and rewards.
Can you name any types of bonds? Let us know in the comments below.
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., Chief Economist & Head of Research, Middle East & Africa, Standard Chartered Bank, on how we must now adapt to a world where financing will be much more difficult to come by.
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Financing Africa into a new era, requires addressing numerous challenges, before the future can start looking green.
Hind Chawki, our Head of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Global Credit Markets West, and Head of Financial Markets MENAP, has mapped out the path to… Show more
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Click to find out more on our thoughts regarding the European equities moving forward 👉
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Why have the European equities been so strong, and what are your thoughts moving forward?
European equities have been stronger than the US since Q4 22 as the winter has been warmer than expected, reducing concerns about widespread energy shortages.
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Does this mean it’s over for Hong Kong & China?
No, we feel that China could be the bright spot for investments in 2023.
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What if the selling in US equities persists? Should we be rotating into Hong Kong and China equities?
Yes, however we are likely to see some better entry levels ahead for Hong Kong & China.
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What does the latest strong non-farm payrolls number mean for US equities?
A big takeaway from the recent US jobs data release is that it is possible for strong job gains to occur with moderate wage growth.
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We often get asked by our clients on how they should approach popular assets classes within equities. Here are our thoughts ⬇
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Income investing doesn't just cater to retirees. It is a flexible investment option helping you meet your financial goals no matter what, which can be useful for all investors when building their portfolio.
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Having a diverse portfolio
Income investments can help to create a diverse portfolio, as they have different characteristics to other types of investments.
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The power of compounding
Future gains can be maximised, utilising the power of compounding through reinvestment.
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We’re here to debunk the common belief that income investing is for those retired or planning their retirement.
Here are some reasons why income investing could be valuable for all investors at different stages of their investment journey 👇
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Using tokenisation to track and validate financial transactions without the need of a paper trail is one of many reasons why digital currencies, blockchain, and assets will play a crucial role in the future of finance.
Learn more here👉 sc.com/en/feature/sol
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Have Stamina - Building a venture is challenging, tiring, and lonely at times, winning is to have the stamina to stay in the game and keep playing.
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Celebrate vulnerability - The new generation of hires want to work for a leader whom they can relate, it’s okay to tell them that you are tired or unsure of certain answers.
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Be decisive - When you have an army waiting for your leadership steers, make a business call and stick to it.
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Are you a budding female entrepreneur?
Meet Fernn Lim, Chief of Staff at Standard Chartered Nexus, as she tells us her top 3 qualities to be successful.
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We favour balanced exposures to both China onshore equities and offshore equities as we see unique drivers for each group.
Find out why 👉 sc.com/en/grow-your-w
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For the majority of investors, investing in digital assets has been a success, with 64% seeing positive returns. However, market volatility had seen 1 in 10 (10%) divert investments out of this asset class.
(Source: Wealth Expectancy Report 2022)
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Investors have a mixed perception about the role of traditional financial institutions like banks in digital assets. What role do you think they should play?
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Balanced Funds, what do they do?
The main objective of a balanced fund is to reduce the risk of exposure across asset classes.
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Exchange Traded Funds - ETFs
▪️ Not considered mutual funds but employ strategies consistent with mutual funds
▪️ Structured as investment trusts
▪️ Compared to mutual funds, ETFs tend to be more cost-effective and more liquid
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📣 Another strong set of results for 1Q 2023 with our best quarterly profits and income performance since 2014 & 2015 respectively. View the details 👉 spr.ly/6018OTgSa #StanChartResults
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According to our research, emerging markets are among the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change and in need of $95 trillion to reach net zero by 2060.
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Achieving this represents both a challenge and an opportunity for the financial sector. We have a unique perspective that can help find fresh ways to support the transition while also shoring up ongoing development and economic expansion.
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Real change is possible, and that’s what makes the decarbonisation agenda so exciting.
Innovative thinking, new financing methods and mobilising capital at scale are vital to support the region as it transitions.
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Emerging Asia’s transition towards net zero throws up challenges and opportunities for the financial sector. We believe a successful and orderly transition can benefit the environment, so we’re committed to finding fresh ways to support.
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Equity funds can be named by the size of the companies they invest in and some may be named by the investment approach e.g. aggressive growth, income-oriented, value, and others.
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We predict Asia ex-Japan will outperform other markets. With a predicted mild recession in the U.S. and Europe this year, Asia is likely to be relatively unscathed, helped by China’s economic re-opening and policy support.
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People are spending less & looking to invest more to prepare for the higher cost of future financial liabilities. In terms of planning, 84% of people have set a new goal mostly around improving their health or saving for retirement. (Wealth Expectancy Report 2022) #SCTalksFinance
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The top concerns for investors are inflation, threat of recession, and geopolitical tensions. A diverse portfolio is more essential than ever, given these challenges, and our 3 Rs strategy is designed to help navigate current uncertainty. The 3 Rs are 👇🏼
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African markets show enormous potential as investors increasingly chase environmental, social, governance (ESG) opportunities. Despite this, there are challenges.
Here are the opportunities and risks.
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