US Top News and Analysis | Standard Chartered to cut over 15% of support roles, targets higher income per employee and returns
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Standard Chartered announced it will cut more than 15% of its corporate‑support roles—including human resources, corporate affairs and supply‑chain functions—by 2030 as part of a plan to raise income per employee about 20% by 2028 and lift its return on tangible equity to 15% in 2028 (and around 18% in 2030). CEO Bill Winters said the moves invest in capabilities that will drive sustainable growth, and Jefferies analyst Joseph Dickerson called the new targets “conservatively struck,” foreseeing mid‑teens earnings‑per‑share growth and a 5‑7% revenue rise despite macro‑economic uncertainty. The bank recently reported a 17% profit increase, boosted by wealth solutions, global banking and markets flow income, though it booked a $190 million charge for expected losses linked to the Middle‑East conflict. In parallel, Standard Chartered and the International Finance Corporation launched a $300 million risk‑sharing facility to expand supply‑chain finance in eight African markets, including Ghana and Kenya.
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