Patrick Lee

THE WRITER IS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, SINGAPORE, AND FOR ASEAN AND SOUTH ASIA, AT STANDARD CHARTERED

Singapore's strengths are in its role as a trusted hub for finance, digital trade and resilience, among others.

Budget 2026: Scaling Singapore businesses’ global footprint amid rising risks

Navigating a more fractured trade environment requires a closer partnership between policy, capital and corporate enterprise

For the 12th year, StanChart partners with Heartwarmers Volunteer Group and Community Chest where over 600 colleagues packed and distributed festive bags for families in need.
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Now’s the time: corporate philanthropy must stay relevant to stay impactful

StanChart has been focusing on creating positive impact that resonates with their brand promise – Here for good

With a presence in most Asean markets including in Singapore for 166 years, Standard Chartered is well placed to support the changing needs of Chinese companies expanding into the region.

Seizing opportunities in Asean

Chinese companies eyeing expansion in the region will need to have deep local understanding, adaptable strategies and trusted financial partners

Standard Chartered organised the Gardens "Byte" the Bay event in June as part of the bank's global employee volunteerism month.
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Doing good to do well

Every action, effort and individual counts if we want to strengthen our social fabric and create an enduring legacy for future generations

Standard Chartered's CEO of Singapore and Asean Patrick Lee (right) together with the bank's CEO for UAE, Middle East and Pakistan Rola Abu Manneh at the Investopia Global Singapore Conference on Oct 23, 2024.

Singapore and UAE: Complementary hubs for business leaders with global ambitions

Both countries provide a gateway to regions that are growing at higher-than-average rates, thanks to the redirection of global trade and capital flows

Among the Asean nations that have set net-zero goals, Singapore and Vietnam have made the most progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions over the past year.

When there’s a will, there’s a way: Asean’s future as a sustainability leader

Rising energy demand and intensifying climate change call for urgent acceleration of renewable energy production and capital funding

Over 4,500 of Standard Chartered employees based in Singapore volunteered at least once in 2023.
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Building a better tomorrow for all, together

CORPORATE giving is not merely a responsibility, it is a strategic imperative of our corporate purpose journey.

In the years ahead, a focus on corporate governance will be critical in an increasingly uncertain world, says Standard Chartered's Patrick Lee.
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Resilience amid uncertainty: How firms can stay ahead of the curve

Companies that embrace good corporate governance will be well-placed to deliver sustainably for their stakeholders

Standard Chartered in September launched Trust Bank, a digital bank partnership with FairPrice Group aimed at supporting financial inclusion with cost-effective and innovative products and rewards through a strong ecosystem.

Singapore’s financial sector has a road map for success

As companies around the world strive to navigate volatile macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions, Singapore’s financial sector finds itself in an advantageous situation. Many of its firms have alre...

Good governance is a core component of sound corporate sustainability.

Good governance is key to managing today’s risks – and unlocking future growth

 The right balance between digitalisation and human interaction, while instilling the right governance framework, could result in customer and employee loyalty