Standard Chartered - Half-Year Results 'Outstan...

LONDON, August 5 /PRNewswire/ --     Standard Chartered today announced its 
half-year 2008 results that saw
income up 33% to about $7bn and operating profits up 31% to just over $2.5bn.



    In a video interview Peter Sands, Group Chief Executive, said it had been
an "outstanding first half" for the bank with both its businesses performing
well. Wholesale Banking income was up 47% and Consumer Banking income up 15%.



    In the interview Mr Sands identifies the key factors behind these
results. He also discusses the group's Asia strategy, the outlook for the
rest of the year and why he believes Standard Chartered will continue its
investment programme despite the global slowdown.



    Richard Meddings, Group Finance Director, discusses the results in detail
looking at the global performances, margins and capital ratios, as well as
costs and investments.



    The interviews, transcripts, podcasts are available now on
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