- Standard Chartered Gets Euromoney Recognition
Standard Chartered has been recognised in the 2017 Euromoney Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey.
The lender in a statement on Thursday said it jumped to the first place in Africa, winning the most number of awards for the continent in Euromoney’s 14th annual private banking survey.
The Regional Head, Private Banking, Europe, Africa and Middle East, Standard Chartered, Ian Gibson, was quoted as saying, “The Euromoney awards evidence that we are a highly regarded private bank in Africa. The survey included leading global as well as local banks, so our ability to come out ahead of strong competitors is a major win.
“We are unlocking opportunities for our clients in Africa by connecting our local teams with our global experts across our footprint – putting our clients at the centre of everything we do.”
The lender listed the awards won as #1 Best Private Banking Services Overall– Africa and Nigeria; #1 International Clients Offering – Africa and Nigeria; and #1 UHNW clients – Nigeria.
The Market Head, Africa and Europe, Standard Chartered, Hugo Borges, said, “This is a tremendous reflection of the strength of the private banking team we are building in Africa and our reputation in the market, particularly in Nigeria; we will continue to invest in our teams and build on our capabilities to provide clients with a best-in-class experience.”
