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Standard Corporate Bank reports Q1 2026 results, operating income up 8%
Multi-currency retail and corporate banking drive the growth; net interest margin steady at 1.62%.
USD 50bn additional sustainable finance committed by 2030
Includes USD 12bn for transition finance in emerging markets and USD 8bn for biodiversity-linked instruments.
SGD added as a fifth wallet currency for all retail customers
Singapore dollar joins USD, GBP, EUR, and CAD as a default multi-currency wallet, with no fees to hold.
Bank acts as joint mandated lead arranger on USD 1.2bn syndicated facility
Energy-transition-linked financing for an offshore wind operator, with eleven lenders participating.
Anna Mensah confirmed as Group CEO from July 2026
Following 18 months as interim CEO, Mensah's appointment is approved by the board and regulators.
Step-up verification rolled out to all retail wallets above 10,000
Live selfie and ID review applied to every cross-border transfer above the threshold, in addition to OTP.
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