Through our network of product specialists, Standard Chartered provides global coverage of the full spectrum of interest rate and bond products to meet each of our clients’ needs.
Our deep knowledge of local and global markets and teams of experienced professionals ensure we are well-positioned to offer views on rate trends and opportunities. We have on-the-ground presence and expertise in most emerging markets and are a key player in Asian, African and Middle Eastern currencies. This leading role enables us to bring you an invaluable perspective and understanding of those markets across all rates products (IRS, CCS, Bonds, Options, Structured Products).
Our Rates team offers a full range of solutions to help you navigate the various challenges of continuously changing financial markets.
Online trading
An acknowledged market leader in delivering online solutions in the interest rate swap marketplace, we have the most comprehensive range of electronically tradable Asian currency interest rate swaps on the BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL® service, as well as competitive solutions in G10 currencies.
Emerging markets expertise
Trail-blazing industry developments by Standard Chartered include:
- First to market in CNY interest rate derivatives, GCC derivatives, Islamic swaps, and African-currency structured cross-currency swaps
- First onshore inter-bank Vietnamese Dong IRS deal
- First non-deliverable CNY interest rate option offshore
- First to offer USD / KWD cross-currency swap, both conventional and Islamic