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Borneo Bulletin Yearbook 2020
Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) is present
in over 60 countries across Asia, Africa,
Middle East, Europe and beyond, employing
more than 86,000 people. The bank is among
the top 100 companies listed on the London
Stock Exchange.
In addition to being present in all 10 ASEAN
markets, SCB is listed on two of Asia’s largest
stock exchanges. SCB is the largest international
bank operating in Brunei Darussalam with over
six decades of experience.
With over 95 per cent local workforce, SCB’s
deep local knowledge complements its
international network, making SCB agile in
adapting to market trends and movement.
In March 2019, the bank welcomed a change in
leadership when Pengiran Aki Ismasufian bin
Pengiran Haji Ibrahim took over as the Chief
Executive Officer (CEO).
“Being a local CEO in an international bank
speaks volumes about how diverse and unique
our organisation is,” he said. “I believe that no
other organisation in Brunei has a more open
culture than we do while demonstrating the
bank’s commitment to developing local talent
and showcasing the diversity and uniqueness
of its people.”
Supporting individuals and businesses
SCB places a particular focus on supporting
customers who trade, operate or invest across
its footprint. With a large footprint of global
network, SCB provides the gateway to global
trade, investment and financial solutions.
What sets SCB apart from others is the bank’s
diversity of its workforce, culture and networks,
said the CEO. Leveraging on these factors
enables the bank to provide the best customer
experience ranging from individuals looking for
easy, fast and convenient banking services to
multi-national corporations with highly complex
financing needs. SCB has assisted a number of
multi-national companies with foreign direct
investment interests in Brunei with their
banking needs.
The bank’s network presence in Asia and
beyond is a crucial component in helping its
International bank with global network