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Business Wire
5 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Standard Chartered US Named One of America's 50 Most Community-Minded Companies by Points of Light
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Standard Chartered US (the 'Bank') is proud to announce that it has been recognized for the third consecutive year as an honoree of The Civic 50, an initiative by Points of Light, the world's largest organization dedicated to increasing volunteer service. Our commitment to the community goes hand in hand with our business strategy – we know that inclusive economic growth creates more resilient markets and stronger relationships with our clients and partners. For more than a decade, The Civic 50 has served as the national standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how leading companies are moving social impact and community to the core of their business. This comprehensive survey for companies with annual revenues of at least $1 billion evaluates the scale, sophistication and impact of their employee volunteering, community engagement and corporate philanthropy work. 'As an executive sponsor of the Bank's community impact efforts, I'm incredibly proud of our team for achieving this recognition three years in a row,' said Thomas Kikis, Head of Markets for the Americas at Standard Chartered. 'Our commitment to the community goes hand in hand with our business strategy – we know that inclusive economic growth creates more resilient markets and stronger relationships with our clients and partners. The recognition reflects the dedication of our colleagues, who continue to invest their time and skills to drive meaningful change in the places where we live and work.' At the heart of the Bank's community engagement is Futuremakers, Standard Chartered's global initiative to empower young people to navigate the increasingly complex and competitive world. In the Americas, the Bank collaborates with organizations such as the Zahn Center at the City College of New York, Village Capital, Upwardly Global, Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America, and Youth Business International to support education, employability, and entrepreneurship. These efforts have also earned the Bank the Mayoral Service Recognition Certificate from the New York City Mayor's office, highlighting the tangible local impact of its programs. 'In an ever-evolving landscape, companies are looking to ensure that they can meet the needs of their communities, customers, and stakeholders,' said Jennifer Sirangelo, President and CEO, Points of Light. 'Companies like Standard Chartered are leading the way in showing how social impact benefits their employee's well-being, strengthens the communities where they do business, and brings value and meaning to their work. Their efforts provide a model for others looking to bring the benefits of volunteering and social impact to their workforce and they're extremely deserving of this recognition.' About Standard Chartered We are a leading international banking group, with a presence in 53 of the world's most dynamic markets. Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, and our heritage and values are expressed in our brand promise, here for good. Our history in the US dates back to 1902, and we are currently present in nine locations throughout the Americas. Our Americas franchise focuses on financial institutions and select corporations and plays a key role in facilitating trade and investment flows between the Americas and Asia, Africa, the UK and Europe and the Middle East Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong Kong stock exchanges. For more stories and expert opinions please visit Insights at Follow Standard Chartered on X, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. Points of Light is a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips, and mobilizes millions of people to take action that creates a positive impact through volunteering and civic engagement. Through partnerships with nonprofits, companies and social impact leaders, the organization galvanizes volunteers to meet critical needs for healthier and more resilient communities. As the world's largest organization dedicated to increasing volunteer service, Points of Light engages more than 3.8 million volunteers across 32 countries. For more information, visit
CairoScene
4 days ago
- Business
- CairoScene
Standard Chartered Opens Tech Program for Women in Egypt
In partnership with AUC Venture Lab and Village Capital, the programme supports startups with training and equity-free funding. Jun 01, 2025 Standard Chartered, in collaboration with the AUC Venture Lab and Village Capital, has announced the launch of a new accelerator programme for women in Egypt's tech sector. The Futuremakers Women in Tech initiative looks to support women-led startups through training, mentorship, and equity-free funding. The programme is part of the broader Futuremakers initiative, a global effort funded by the Standard Chartered Foundation to promote economic inclusion. In Egypt, the accelerator will run for three years and provide participants with access to tailored business support, expert-led masterclasses, and mentorship opportunities. Selected start-ups will also be eligible for equity-free grants of up to $10,000, along with connections to international investor networks. The launch marks Egypt's entry into the global Women in Tech network, which has already reached more than 4,000 women entrepreneurs across 17 countries, including Kenya, Nigeria, the UAE, and Pakistan. The programme seeks to reinforce the role of female entrepreneurship within Egypt's expanding tech-enabled economy, where women-led ventures are increasingly viewed as important contributors to innovation and inclusive economic development. Futuremakers Women in Tech also builds on the track record of the AUC Venture Lab, which has supported over 1,000 founders since its establishment in 2013. The launch event featured a panel discussion on women in the technology sector, highlighting insights from regional industry leaders.
Business Recorder
15-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Tech Accelerator: Standard Chartered Pakistan launches ‘7th Cohort of Futuremakers Women'
KARACHI: Standard Chartered Pakistan, launched the 7th Cohort of the Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator in partnership with INNOVentures Global (Pvt) Limited. This accelerator was first launched in Pakistan in 2019 and was designed to address gender disparity in the technology sector. This initiative not only supports innovative business ideas but also addresses the financial barriers women often face in launching and scaling their ventures. By offering tailored mentorship and financial backing, Standard Chartered is committed to fostering an ecosystem where women can thrive as successful entrepreneurs, driving economic growth and social change in the country. Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator is an integral component of the Bank's entrepreneurship offering within Futuremakers by Standard Chartered, a global initiative to tackle inequality and promote economic inclusion. Commenting on the launch, Rehan Shaikh, Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Pakistan said that the launch of Cohort 7 of the Standard Chartered Women in Tech Accelerator reflects our commitment to create equitable opportunities and advance financial inclusion for women in Pakistan. He said that over the past six years; this programme has provided critical funding and focused mentorship to female led businesses. 'To date, out of the 1900+ women led startups that showed interest to apply, more than 143 women founders have graduated, and 43 have received seed funding. Standard Chartered's commitment to expanding women's access to entrepreneurial finance embodies the core of the bank's Futuremakers strategy,' he added. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
15-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Tech Accelerator: SCP launches ‘7th Cohort of Futuremakers Women'
KARACHI: Standard Chartered Pakistan, launched the 7th Cohort of the Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator in partnership with INNOVentures Global (Pvt) Limited. This accelerator was first launched in Pakistan in 2019 and was designed to address gender disparity in the technology sector. This initiative not only supports innovative business ideas but also addresses the financial barriers women often face in launching and scaling their ventures. By offering tailored mentorship and financial backing, Standard Chartered is committed to fostering an ecosystem where women can thrive as successful entrepreneurs, driving economic growth and social change in the country. Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator is an integral component of the Bank's entrepreneurship offering within Futuremakers by Standard Chartered, a global initiative to tackle inequality and promote economic inclusion. Commenting on the launch, Rehan Shaikh, Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Pakistan said that the launch of Cohort 7 of the Standard Chartered Women in Tech Accelerator reflects our commitment to create equitable opportunities and advance financial inclusion for women in Pakistan. He said that over the past six years; this programme has provided critical funding and focused mentorship to female led businesses. 'To date, out of the 1900+ women led startups that showed interest to apply, more than 143 women founders have graduated, and 43 have received seed funding. Standard Chartered's commitment to expanding women's access to entrepreneurial finance embodies the core of the bank's Futuremakers strategy,' he added. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Fintech News ME
08-05-2025
- Business
- Fintech News ME
Standard Chartered and C3 Launch Seventh Women in Tech Accelerator in UAE
Standard Chartered has launched the seventh cohort of the Futuremakers Women in Tech UAE Accelerator, in partnership with C3 Companies Creating Change and Village Capital. The programme forms part of the bank's global Futuremakers initiative, which supports economic inclusion for disadvantaged young people. In the UAE, the accelerator focuses on women-led technology startups, offering training, equity-free funding, and access to professional networks. C3 will lead the programme locally, drawing on its experience in supporting entrepreneurs and building startup ecosystems. Selected startups will be eligible for equity-free funding of up to AED 550,000 (approximately US$150,000) from the Standard Chartered Foundation. Across all participating countries, more than AED 2.2 million (US$600,000) in grant funding will be distributed each year. Participants will also benefit from mentorship, a tailored curriculum, and opportunities to engage with regional and global investors. Rola Abu Manneh, Chief Executive Officer for the UAE, Middle East and Pakistan at Standard Chartered, said: 'The Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator reflects our commitment to advancing economic inclusion and empowering women entrepreneurs to thrive. Launching our seventh cohort in the UAE is a testament to our long-standing support for the UAE's entrepreneurial ecosystem, and to helping innovative, women-led businesses access the resources, networks, and funding they need to scale their impact.' The three-year initiative aims to address the barriers women founders face in scaling their ventures. Around 400 women entrepreneurs across the wider region are expected to benefit from investment readiness training, grant funding, and mentorship to support the long-term growth of their businesses. Kevin Holliday, Managing Director at C3, said: 'At C3, we are focused on backing purpose-driven founders with the tools and connections they need to scale. This initiative reflects the power of collaboration in creating real opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs across the UAE.' The Women in Tech initiative has supported more than 4,000 women across 17 markets globally since its launch.
