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May 18, 2026

CFO Transition Formalised

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Standard Chartered has appointed Manus Costello as Group CFO and Tanuj Kapilashrami as Group COO just ahead of its Investor Day in Hong Kong. Goldman Sachs remains Buy-rated, anticipating medium-term RoTE targets exceeding 15%.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Manus Costello appointed Group CFO and Executive Director, effective immediately.
  • 2.Tanuj Kapilashrami appointed Group Chief Operating Officer.
  • 3.The appointments precede a highly anticipated Investor Day in Hong Kong where new targets are expected.

Table of Contents

  • Executive Summary: Leadership Formalised Ahead of Strategic Update
  • Expectations for tomorrow's Investor Day
  • Valuation and risks
  • Disclosure Appendix
  • Reg AC
  • GS Factor Profile
  • M&A Rank
  • Quantum
  • Disclosures
  • Company-specific regulatory disclosures
  • Distribution of ratings/investment banking relationships
  • Price target and rating history chart(s)
  • Target price history table(s)
  • Regulatory disclosures
  • Ratings, coverage universe and related definitions
  • Global product; distributing entities
  • General disclosures

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Authors

Chris HallamMelissa Kuang, CFABenjamin Caven-RobertsSachin NayarWayne Wang

Securities

STAN.L2888.HK

Themes

Leadership TransitionCost Efficiency (Fit for Growth)Wealth Management Growth

Regions

UKAsia PacificEuropeUnited KingdomHong Kong