Standard Chartered hosts investment dialogue

KARACHI: Standard Chartered Pakistan hosted its Investment Dialogue 2025, bringing together clients, industry experts, and market participants for a thought-provoking exchange on global economic trends, investment opportunities and the evolving financial landscape. The Investment Dialogue is part of the Bank’s ongoing initiative to engage clients across key markets through high-level discussions that provide actionable insights and foster collaboration. The event featured a comprehensive global outlook presented by Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research & Chief Strategist at Standard Chartered Bank, who shared perspectives on shifting trade dynamics, global inflation trends and the macroeconomic forces shaping business strategy across regions. Building on these insights, the event included two focused product panels. The first one was on Financial Markets Outlook and Strategies led by Zubin Sethna, Executive Director, Head of Markets & Corporate Sales. The second panel focused on transaction banking and was titled, Building the Future of Treasury: Key Strategies and Innovation. This panel was led by Saquib Meyer, Head, Trade & Working Capital SC Pakistan. These sessions highlighted the innovative solutions designed to help clients manage risk, optimise liquidity and capture growth opportunities across markets. Speaking at the event, Rehan Shaikh, CEO & Head of Coverage, Standard Chartered Pakistan, stated: “The Investment Dialogue reflects our commitment to help clients navigate complexity and identify opportunities in a rapidly changing world. Pakistan is an important market for the global Standard Chartered franchise with clients who are globally connected, outward-looking and integral to the flow of trade and investment across our footprint. Through our network strength and deep local expertise, we aim to continue serving as a trusted partner in their growth journey.” The event brought together senior representatives from leading businesses and corporations, reinforcing Standard Chartered’s role as a connector bank, leveraging its global footprint and research led insights to enable sustainable growth for clients and markets. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025