Since 2000, They’ve made a number of alliances and acquisitions. These have made it possible to broaden their locations and products in key regions and countries.
2012
Turkey - acquisition of Credit Agricole Yatirim Bankasi Turk A.S., a provider of corporate and investment banking services
2011
Singapore – acquisition of GE Money’s Singaporean auto and personal loans provider
Canada and Australia – acquisition of Gryphon Partners, a mining and metals corporate advisory firm
2010
Africa - acquisition of Barclays African custody business
China – became an investor in Agricultural Bank of China, one of the top commercial banks in China
India – launched first ever Indian Depository, allowing investors in India to participate in our growth
2009
Africa – acquisition of First Africa Holdings Limited
Asia – acquisition of Casenove Asia
India – increased investment in UTI Securities to 74.9%
2008
Taiwan – acquisition of the 'good bank' portion of Asia Trust and Investment Corporation
Brazil – acquisition of Lehman Brothers team in Brazil
Vietnam – announced raising strategic stake in Vietnam's Asia Commercial Bank to 15%
South Korea – acquisition of South Korea's Yeahreum Mutual Savings Bank
Global – completed the acquisition of American Express Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Express Company, with operations in 47 countries
South Korea – Standard Chartered First Bank Korea Ltd acquires an 80% stake in South Korea's A Brain, a funds administration company
India – acquisition of a 49% strategic stake in India's UTI Securities, a leading local broking firm.