Huatai Securities Co., Ltd. and Standard Chartered Bank recently signed a strategic cooperation memorandum in Hong Kong, establishing a long-term and comprehensive strategic partnership. The collaboration aims to fully leverage their respective advantages in product innovation, digital technology, and global network resources to jointly explore more cooperation opportunities.

Both parties announced they will establish a regular communication mechanism to continuously deepen strategic synergy and collaborate across multiple core business areas including wealth management, capital markets, and sustainable finance. Through this partnership, Huatai Securities Co., Ltd. and Standard Chartered Bank will be able to provide superior global comprehensive financial services to their respective clients, working together to inject new momentum into the high-quality development of China's financial industry.

**About Huatai Securities Co., Ltd.**

Huatai Securities Co., Ltd. was established in 1991 and is a technology-driven comprehensive securities group listed in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and London. Relying on a highly synergistic business model, advanced digital platforms, and extensive and close client resources, the company has achieved comprehensive development across wealth management, institutional services, investment management, and international business. The company is committed to building differentiated core competitive advantages for the future, with competitive strength ranking among the industry leaders.

**About Standard Chartered Bank**

Standard Chartered Bank is a leading international banking group with a business network spanning 54 of the world's most dynamic markets. Standard Chartered's network has over 75% overlap with Belt and Road Initiative partner markets. Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong Kong stock exchanges.