Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad is a member of the Standard Chartered Group and was locally incorporated on 1st July 1994. The Bank created history by becoming the first bank in Malaysia when it began operations in 1875 in Penang. As Malaysia‘s first international bank, it has now grown to a network of 37 branches across Peninsular and East Malaysia. Standard Chartered’s core businesses in Malaysia are Wholesale Bank and Consumer Bank.

With footprints across Asia, Africa and the Middle East, Standard Chartered combines local knowledge and global expertise as an international bank to offer award winning solutions for our clients.

Structured to your advantage, Standard Chartered Bank delivers world-class, award-winning solutions built on innovative and comprehensive transaction and global market product suites. Leveraging on our established franchise also allows us to be the one bank for all your needs.

Our Wholesale Bank business in Malaysia leads the way in Corporate Finance, Foreign Exchange, Cash Management and Trade Financing offering integrated financial solutions to clients, whilst our international capabilities coupled with our extensive network coverage in emerging markets puts us in a unique position to give our clients the leverage for their businesses.

This year, Standard Chartered Bank has received over 90 regional and local awards from international publications, including Global Bank of the Year and Best Bank in Asia-Pacific by The Banker magazine.

In its quest for excellence, Standard Chartered Bank has clinched eleven ISO 9002 certifications since 1995 for its Trade, Custodial, Electronic Banking, Cash Management Operation, Global Technology, Credit Operations, Loan Centre, Training Centre, and Branch Banking. Rating Agency Malaysia (RAM) has reaffirmed Standard Bank Malaysia Berhad’s AAA long term general bank rating and its P1 short term rating for 2006.

Standard Chartered strongly believes in contributing to communities where it operates in through its Corporate Responsibility programmes. In 2006, Standard Chartered won an International Stevie Award when it was awarded the Best Corporate Social Responsibility Programme for its ‘Living with HIV/AIDS’ programme at the 2^nd Annual International Business Awards. Standard Chartered was also honoured the Silver Quill Award from the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) for the second consecutive year.

Standard Chartered’s key brand promise is clear and simple; the Bank believes in establishing itself as their customers’ Right Partner in their banking needs. Standard Chartered stands committed to all stakeholders by living its values through its approach in managing quality people, exceeding customer expectations, making a difference in communities and working with regulators. Our expertise offers clients what their business needs today, and where they want to take their business tomorrow.

For more information on Standard Chartered Bank’s capabilities in Malaysia, please email us at : my.standardchartered-service@my.standardchartered.com.