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渣打银行:以 “超级连接器” 角色,深度参与金融开放与中企出海 | 活力中国调研行

Group 1 - Standard Chartered Bank has been deeply integrated into the Chinese market for 167 years, acting as both a witness and participant in China's financial reforms and opening-up initiatives since 2016 [1][3] - The bank positions itself as a "super connector" in the context of the new era of globalization and financial openness, continuously enhancing its strategic layout and business actions in China [1][3] Group 2 - Standard Chartered emphasizes its support for cross-border trade, which is part of its core DNA, leveraging its global network that aligns with the Belt and Road Initiative [3][5] - The bank has established over 40 outlets in Belt and Road markets and has deployed teams specifically for Chinese enterprises in more than 20 markets to provide localized services [5] Group 3 - Over the past five years, Standard Chartered has supported more than 720 Belt and Road-related projects, totaling $130 billion, becoming a crucial financial partner for Chinese companies going global [5] Group 4 - Standard Chartered has actively participated in China's financial market opening, being involved in initiatives like Bond Connect and the launch of RMB options and government bond futures [7] - The bank has become one of the most comprehensive international banks in terms of licenses and business scope in mainland China, achieving several industry firsts [7] Group 5 - In 2022, Standard Chartered announced a $300 million investment plan in its China-related businesses by the end of 2024, which has been successfully completed, leading to the expansion of its operations in various cities [8] - The bank aims to mobilize $300 billion for sustainable financing by 2030 to support the green transformation of Chinese enterprises [8] Group 6 - Recent data shows that foreign investors are increasingly investing in the Chinese stock market, with foreign holdings of A-shares reaching 2.57 trillion yuan, accounting for 2% of the total market [9] - Standard Chartered has maintained an overweight view on Chinese assets since April, driven by positive policy impacts and improving macroeconomic data [9][10] Group 7 - The bank identifies three key sectors for investment in the Chinese stock market: technology, communication services, and discretionary consumption, with a particular focus on discretionary consumption due to its higher elasticity compared to necessary consumption [10]