StanChart shares fall 9% after US lawmaker calls for probe
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 15 2025
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Source: Reuters
Standard Chartered Faces Scrutiny: Shares of Standard Chartered fell nearly 9% after a U.S. Republican lawmaker requested an investigation into the bank for alleged sanctions evasion, claiming that a related case is set to expire soon.
Bank's Response and Historical Context: Standard Chartered denied the allegations, stating they are false and have been dismissed by U.S. courts previously; the bank has a history of regulatory scrutiny, including a $1.1 billion settlement in 2019 over sanction breaches.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
