Standard Chartered Forecasts ECB Rate Hike for June Amid Energy Price Pressures
Standard Chartered shifts its ECB outlook to predict a 25 basis point rate hike in June 2026, driven by hawkish policymaker remarks and regional energy costs.
Standard Chartered Pakistan Launches Eighth Women in Tech Accelerator Cohort for 2026
Standard Chartered Pakistan partners with Village Capital and InnoVentures Global to launch the eighth cohort of the Women in Tech accelerator program
Global Banking Giants Pivot Operations as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Digital Trade Corridors
HSBC and Standard Chartered face significant market pressure and operational shifts as the escalating Iran conflict threatens the Asia-Middle East financial axis.
Asma Shahbaz Appointed Head of Transformation at UBL, Driving Strategic Change and Innovation
United Bank Limited (UBL) has appointed Asma Shahbaz as the Head of Transformation. With nearly two decades of experience across top financial institutions including Mashreq, HBL, and Standard Chartered, Asma will lead UBL’s strategic transformation initiatives to strengthen innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.
Sarmed Ijaz appointed as Head of Distribution at DIB Pakistan to drive growth and network expansion
Mr. Sarmed Ijaz, a seasoned banking leader with over two decades of experience, has joined Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan Limited as Head of Distribution to strengthen its branch network and drive strategic growth across Pakistan.
Aurangzeb briefs Saudi finance minister on PIA and airport privatisation plans amid reform push
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan on the sidelines of IMF and World Bank meetings to discuss Pakistan’s privatisation of PIA and major airports, and to seek Saudi investment support in key sectors.