London-based Standard Chartered has refreshed its proposition for servicing affluent Indian clients worldwide.
Standard Chartered has refreshed its global Indian proposition within its affluent business which serves clients under the Priority, Priority Private and the Global Private Bank segments, according to a statement.
«The Indian diaspora now has a more ‘global' investment outlook,» commented Rajesh Kannan, managing director, head of global Indian and head of wealth and retail banking UAE, Jersey (UK).
«We are focussed on managing this change by providing an international gateway for these clients by leveraging our international wealth centers combined with our deep-rooted knowledge and understanding of India to support their global wealth ambitions beyond borders.»
Revamped Offering
The refreshed proposition will include an interconnected gateway that leverages the bank's international wealth centers in Singapore, Hong Kong, the UAE and the UK with a comprehensive set of global solutions and experiences, including access to signature investment opportunities, seamless international banking capabilities and cross-border wealth and lending solutions.
Clients will also have access to a newly opened International Priority Center in Mumbai for in-person branch services. Aside from financial services, the bank offers unique lifestyle experiences including exclusive dining offers and travel assistance, especially when traveling to India.
«It is important that as a bank that has served this segment for over 160 years, we continue to anticipate and meet their financial needs,» said Vinay Gandhi, global head, global South Asian community and regional head, Europe, Africa & Middle East, private banking. «Our Global Indian proposition reflects our commitment to be the leading international wealth manager for affluent clients.»
