Standard Chartered’s Quarterly Profit Rises; Maintains Guidance - WSJ
1. Standard Chartered's net profit rose 11% to $1.36 billion. 2. Shareholder returns are set at least $8 billion by 2026. 3. HSBC announced a $3 billion share buyback amid economic uncertainty. 4. The bank invests $1.5 billion to enhance wealth management services. 5. New fund launched for sports investing targeting high-net-worth clients.