London, Feb 23, 2026, 09:20 GMT — Regular session
- Standard Chartered picked up roughly 0.9%, changing hands at 1,818.25 pence in London.
- Tuesday brings both the fourth-quarter and full-year results.
- Leadership shifts are in focus, too, after the CFO stepped down earlier this month.
Shares of Standard Chartered PLC (STAN.L) picked up roughly 0.9% on Monday, climbing to 1,818.25 pence in London after closing at 1,802.00. The session saw the stock moving between 1,802.50 and 1,824.00—still some distance from the 52-week peak of 1,924.00.
It’s a day out from the emerging-markets lender’s full-year and fourth-quarter results—an important moment for a stock that’s proven reactive to shifts in global risk appetite and internal performance alike.
This time, nerves are showing across the broader tape. European shares edged lower as questions flared up again over U.S. trade policy. Bank stocks, though, managed to hold up—one of the rare spots of resilience early on.
“The tariff landscape is now more uncertain than before,” said Rodrigo Catril, senior FX strategist at National Australia Bank, with investors scrambling to adjust to Washington’s recent moves. Reuters
Standard Chartered will report its Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings at 04:00 UK time on Tuesday, with a management presentation set for 08:00. First-quarter numbers are penciled in for April 30, according to the bank’s calendar.
The bank highlighted new activity in its wealth unit Monday, rolling out a “fund of hedge funds” product using its Singapore-based VCC structure—a platform for launching investment sub-funds. “We are delighted to partner with Seviora Capital to bring this Fund of Hedge Funds to our high-net-worth clients,” Sumeet Bhambri, global head for advisory and managed investments at Standard Chartered’s wealth solutions, said in a statement. Standard Chartered Bank
Leadership questions are still unresolved as the print approaches. Earlier this month, Standard Chartered announced the departure of finance chief Diego De Giorgi, with Peter Burrill stepping in as interim CFO during the ongoing search for a permanent successor. Jefferies analysts described De Giorgi’s exit as a “particular blow,” noting his central role in the bank’s “Fit for Growth” cost-and-efficiency drive and his presence with investors. Reuters
Investors are likely to look past Tuesday’s headline figure, zeroing in on forward signals like income trends, expenses, credit provisions, and fresh commentary on capital returns. Traders will also be keen for any news about the ongoing finance chief search.
Still, there’s risk in the mix. A more guarded view, higher loan-loss provisions, or a dip in net interest income as rates slide—all could sap the rally and put the focus back on the bank’s vulnerability to the quick swings of emerging-market cycles.
