# Standard Chartered beats forecast as wealth business lifts third-quarter profit

https://mins.news/en/item/118450

- South China Morning Post, 2026-10-28 04:28 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3372386/standard-chartered-beats-forecast-wealth-business-powers-third-quarter-profit

> Standard Chartered’s third-quarter net profit rose 46% to US$1.5 billion, beating analysts’ forecasts. The bank said strong growth in cross-border trade loans and wealth management helped offset provisions linked to geopolitical tensions.

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