Standard Chartered (STAN LN) Q1 2026 (USD): Adj. Pretax Profit 2.45bln (exp. 2.40bln), Operating Profit 5.9bln (exp. 5.58bln); NII 2.9bln, +1%. Reaffirms FY26 guidance, sees 2026 op. income Y/Y growth at the bottom end of 5-7% range
Standard Chartered's Q1 results slightly exceeded expectations, highlighting robust growth in key segments like Wealth Solutions and Global Banking.
The BoE has raised concerns over plans to cut the capital requirements of specialist trading firms, the FT reports; BoE officials are worried they could increase financial stability risks by making firms less able to withstand a crisis
KKR is exploring the sale of Flora Food Group at up to USD 10bln
Standard Chartered (STAN LN) Q1 2026 (USD): Adj. Pretax Profit 2.45bln (exp. 2.40bln), Operating Profit 5.9bln (exp. 5.58bln); NII 2.9bln, +1%. Reaffirms FY26 guidance, sees 2026 op. income Y/Y growth at the bottom end of 5-7% range
BNP Paribas (BNP FP) Q1 2026 (EUR): Net 3.22bln (exp. 2.92bln), Revenue 14.1bln (exp. 13.95bln)
Morgan Stanley expects the Fed to leave rates unchanged in 2026 (prev. forecasted cuts in Sep and Dec), expects 25bps of rate cuts each in Jan'27 and Mar'27
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- CEO: "...delivered a record first quarter performance in 2026, with double digit growth in Wealth Solutions and Global Banking"
The reaffirmation of FY26 guidance, with projected operational income growth at the lower end of 5-7%, suggests confidence in demand despite potential headwinds. This could bolster investor sentiment and support further upside in the stock, especially given the strong profit metrics in a competitive banking landscape.
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