The Bank further announced an additional share buy-back
programme together with the resumption of the interim dividend payment.
In the Africa and the Middle East region, the bank has
recorded its highest half-yearly operating profit over the last five years.
Performance highlights:
Income remained flat YoY and 1 per cent higher on a constant
currency basis despite being impacted by rate cuts and currency devaluation
(drag of approx. 8 per cent). Underlying income was up 8 per cent reflecting
growth in Wealth Management Income and healthy pipeline conversions.
Healthy Operating Profit of USD 476 million compared to USD
91 million during the same period last year; driven by significantly reduced
credit impairments, wealth growth, productivity actions and a strong pipeline;
partly offset by flow-through impact of rate cuts.
Significant improvement in the region’s Return on Tangible
Equity (ROTE) ratio.
A great turnaround story in the UAE; with significantly
improved returns.
The Bank’s income in Africa grew by 6 per cent on a constant
currency basis driven by the digital banking momentum in CPBB and deal
pipeline.
Commenting on the results, Sunil Kaushal, Regional CEO,
Africa and Middle East said: “I’m extremely proud of our best ever first half
performance in over five years! This is the result of all the hard work the
team has put over the years and the execution of some tough decisions we made
to drive efficiencies and reduce risk. This has happened during a period when
the backdrop while improving remains uncertain and challenging and is a true
testament to the resilience of our underlying business. We have remained
focused on clients and people and have made very good progress on our
priorities.
We are excited about the recent expansion of our network into
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We will leverage our presence in the Kingdom to
promote trade, investment, and capital flows in support of the Saudi Vision
2030.
The digital banking platforms we have launched across nine
key African Markets – Cote d’Ivoire, Uganda, Tanzania, Ghana, Kenya, Botswana,
Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Nigeria – have transformed the way we do business and
connect with our clients. The pandemic, rather than becoming a stumbling block,
has accelerated our growth by increasing our customer base by over half a
million, which is 50% higher than our legacy base.
As we move forward, the region is focused on executing
swiftly against the strategy to drive growth and we are determined to support
our clients achieve prosperity whilst being the most responsible and
sustainable bank.”
Standard Chartered Bank’s Africa, Middle East Region has
received the following awards for the year 2021 which further cements the
progress and leadership the Bank is establishing in this region.
- Most Impressive Bank for Middle East and Africa Bonds by Global Capital voted by our clients and peers.
- Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Middle East Award for Bond House of the Year.
- Best International Bank award at the 2021 Asiamoney Middle East’s Best Bank Awards
- World’s Best Subcustodian Banks 2021, Standard Chartered Middle East, Global Finance Magazine
- Best Innovation in Trade Finance by MEA Finance Banking Technology Awards 2021
- Best Islamic Investment Bank by Global Finance Magazine
- Best Islamic Bank for Digital Customer Experience – Overall by the Digital Banker magazine
- UAE International Trade Finance Bank of the Year in the ABF Wholesale Banking Awards 2021
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