Standard Chartered Group's third-quarter pre-tax profit was US$2.3 billion, up 29% year on year.

On October 28, Standard Chartered Group announced its third-quarter 2026 results, with operating income of US$5.8 billion, up 14% year on year; profit before tax of US$2.3 billion, up 29% year on year; and return on tangible equity of 15.7%, up 520 basis points. Wealth Management Solutions revenue grew 26% year on year, and Global Markets business revenue rose 21%. Standard Chartered Group raised its full-year operating income growth guidance to above its original 5% to 7% range and expects full-year return on tangible equity of approximately 14%.