Singapore – 23 June, 2025
Standard Chartered (“the Bank”) and ALTIOS today announced a new strategic partnership to support the Bank’s SME clients in establishing their overseas business presence across Asia.
Strengthening SME growth across six key Asian markets
This collaboration marks a significant milestone in both Standard Chartered and ALTIOS’ commitment to empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the tools, resources, and insights necessary to scale internationally with confidence.
Through this partnership, ALTIOS will bring its global advisory expertise to support Standard Chartered’s SME clients with a full suite of cross-border business services including market entry strategies, company incorporation, distributor and partner searches, as well as hands-on operational support in Hong Kong, India, Mainland China, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam.
Partnership goals and impact
This collaboration is grounded in a shared commitment to:
- Empower SMEs to expand internationally with greater confidence
- Provide on-the-ground expertise and operational support to Standard Chartered’s SME clients via ALTIOS’ global network
- Enrich Standard Chartered’s SME Banking offering through value-added advisory services
This partnership reflects a forward-looking approach to supporting international growth and demonstrates Standard Chartered and ALTIOS’ commitment to delivering added value to SMEs at every stage of their development.
Testimonial of Standard Chartered
“We are delighted to partner with ALTIOS to support our SME clients in establishing their overseas business presence across Asia. This partnership presents a timely opportunity for Standard Chartered to deepen our relationship with our SME clients beyond traditional banking, leveraging ALTIOS’ expertise.
Xie Wen, Global Head, SME Banking at Standard Chartered
Through this collaboration, it further strengthens our position as a leading international wealth manager and international treasury service provider for SMEs, reinforcing the value of an integrated relationship and enabling us to support our SME clients’ evolving banking needs at scale.”
Testimonial of ALTIOS
“We are proud to join forces with Standard Chartered. This collaboration is built on shared values and a joint mission to help businesses thrive beyond borders.
Bruno Mascart, Group Managing Partner at ALTIOS
Working alongside Standard Chartered allows us to further our mission of simplifying global expansion for SMEs. With Standard Chartered’s deep client relationships and global capabilities, and ALTIOS’ hands-on support in over 40 offices, we are confident this partnership will generate meaningful impact for businesses with international ambitions.”
For further information please contact:
Standard Chartered
Clarissa Tee
Wealth and Retail Banking Communications
Clarissa.Tee@sc.com
ALTIOS
Roxie Wang
Business Development Manager
r.wang@altios.com
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Standard Chartered
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ALTIOS
Founded in 1991, ALTIOS is a leading global advisory firm focused on Small and Mid-Cap companies’ international expansion and cross-border investment. We help companies with a unique presence of 750 multi-cultural specialists in 40 global offices spanning the world’s largest markets.
ALTIOS has been supporting 12,000 ambitious companies, from global growth strategy to international business expansion, incorporation and accounting with everyday compliance administration – HR, payroll, accounting, tax… – to strategic cross-border acquisition and direct investment, acting as an international trusted partner for our clients. We generate new revenue and simplify international operations in the world’s major growing economies.
ALTIOS works with international businesses, investment funds, banks, clusters and government agencies.
Contact: www.altios.com/contact, Linkedin.
