Standard Chartered PLC 2006 AR2
The report highlights Standard Chartered's strong financial performance in 2006, with operating income increasing by 26 percent to $8,620 million and profit before taxation rising by 19 percent to $3,178 million. The company made significant strategic progress through the acquisitions of Union Bank in Pakistan and Hsinchu International Bank in Taiwan. Standard Chartered also advanced its sustainability agenda by launching the 'Building a Sustainable Business' strategy, focusing on sustainable lending, microfinance, and community initiatives like 'Seeing is Believing' and 'Nets for Life.' Additionally, the bank expanded its employee base to nearly 60,000 people worldwide, representing over 100 nationalities.
Company: Standard Chartered PLC
Sector: Finance & insurance
Country: United Kingdom
Year: 2006
Type: AR2
Pages: 158
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Standard Chartered PLC
Annual Report And Accounts
The report highlights Standard Chartered's strong financial performance in 2006, with operating income increasing by 26 percent to $8,620 million and profit before taxation rising by 19 percent to $3,178 million. The company made significant strategic progress through the acquisitions of Union Bank in Pakistan and Hsinchu International Bank in Taiwan. Standard Chartered also advanced its sustainability agenda by launching the 'Building a Sustainable Business' strategy, focusing on sustainable lending, microfinance, and community initiatives like 'Seeing is Believing' and 'Nets for Life.' Additionally, the bank expanded its employee base to nearly 60,000 people worldwide, representing over 100 nationalities.
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Document Details
Report Year
2006
Reporting Period
Jan 1, 2006 - Dec 31, 2006
Fiscal Year
2006
Type
Annual Report with Sustainability Disclosures
Language
English
Pages
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Standards & Assurance
Assurance
Assurance Provider
Assurance Standard
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