What sets the most admired wholesale banks apart — and how does one join them?
Standard Chartered — The Performance Imperative unveils the bank’s wholesale banking reputation through the lens of 4,039 top business leaders (C-suite executives and senior managers of Fortune Global 500 and Forbes Global 2000 companies). These key decision-makers rated Standard Chartered’s wholesale banking performance across six crucial performance areas: client focus, external engagement, competitiveness, leadership and employee quality, innovativeness, and business model efficiency and effectiveness.
Every bank claims that its clients are its most important asset. The most admired — like Standard Chartered — prove it through action.
REPORT FORMATS. To meet the needs of different audiences, this report is published in two versions: the ‘Data Only Edition’ and the ‘Extended Edition’.
Data Only Edition. Focused on the core quantitative findings (ratings), this edition presents key data, headline observations, key messages, and essential recommendations. It offers a streamlined overview for readers seeking access to the most important insights.
Extended Edition. This comprehensive version builds on the Data Only Edition by adding deeper analysis, practical interpretation of the results, and more granular, actionable recommendations. It is designed for readers who also want a detailed understanding of the specific operational and strategic implications of the findings.
STANDARD CHARTERED — THE PERFORMANCE IMPERATIVE | DATA ONLY EDITION 2025 (number of pages: approx. 200).
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