Standard Chartered Q1 Profit Up 19%

Standard Chartered reported record Q1 profit, net profit attributable to shareholders rose 19% to $1.9 billion.
Operating income reached $5.9 billion, up 9% YoY on a constant‑currency basis, driven by wealth and investment banking growth.
Wealth Solutions income jumped 32% and Global Banking income rose 19%, while net interest income edged up 1% to $2.9 billion.
Credit impairment charges rose to $296 million, CET1 ratio held at 13.4%, and the bank kept 2026 operating‑income guidance of 5‑7% growth.