What was Standard Chartered's annual profit for 2024?

Standard Chartered reported a pretax profit of $6 billion for 2024, up from $5.1 billion the previous year.

What is the amount of the share buyback announced by Standard Chartered?

The bank announced a share buyback of $1.5 billion.

What is the final interim dividend declared by Standard Chartered?

Standard Chartered declared a final interim dividend of 28 cents per share.

What is the new return on tangible equity target for 2026?

The bank upgraded its 2026 return on tangible equity target to 'approaching 13%' from the previous estimate of 12%.

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StanChart sets $1.5 billion buyback after 18% rise in annual profit

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Posted on February 21, 2025

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Last updated: January 26, 2026

Standard Chartered announces $1.5 billion buyback following 18% profit rise - Global Banking & Finance Review — This image illustrates Standard Chartered's announcement of a $1.5 billion share buyback after an 18% rise in annual profit, highlighting the bank's strong performance and growth in the wealth business.

StanChart sets $1.5 billion buyback after 18% rise in annual profit

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