Group 1: Financial Performance - Standard Chartered Group reported record high revenue and profit in Hong Kong for the first half of 2025, with revenue increasing by 26% year-on-year to approximately $2.8 billion [1] - Operating profit before impairment and tax rose by 41% year-on-year, reaching about $1.6 billion, while credit impairment charges increased by 79% [1] - The bank's pre-tax basic profit increased by nearly 40% year-on-year to approximately $1.4 billion, with both major business segments achieving record high revenue and profit [1] Group 2: Business Segments - The "Wealth Management and Retail Banking" segment saw a 20% year-on-year revenue increase, driven by growth across various wealth management products and an increase in deposits [1] - The "Corporate and Investment Banking" segment's revenue increased by 27% year-on-year, primarily due to strong trading demand [1] Group 3: Future Outlook - The President of International Business at Standard Chartered emphasized a continued focus on cross-border business and wealth management, with digital assetization being essential to meet diverse client growth needs [3] - The Hong Kong government's estimated GDP growth rate for Q2 this year is 3.1%, with a more optimistic outlook for the economy compared to six months ago, particularly in the active financial market [3]