EXCEL BANKING to deliver premium services to Standard Chartered Bank customers
Standard Chartered Bank, one of the leading international banks in the UAE, has launched an exclusive wealth management programme - Excel Banking for their customers with a relationship value exceeding AED 100,000. Excel Banking aims to deliver fast-track services, personal attention and preferential pricing in addition to exclusive offers on banking products and services.
The offer is specially designed for individuals who have reached a certain level of success and need to be recognized and rewarded. "These deliverables are aimed at taking care of our valuable customers' banking needs and a host of other privileges that provide them with a unique banking experience each time", said Jeremy Awori, Head of Consumer Banking, Standard Chartered Bank, UAE.
Excel Banking customers will have a dedicated Senior Personal Financial Consultant as a single point of contact, handling all banking and investment needs as well as dedicated teller for faster transaction service. Customers will be entitled to a host of other benefits that include privileged pricing on the Standard Chartered Gold Credit card and other banking transactions.
"Excel Banking aims to be 'The Right Partner' by offering customers a complete banking solution, from wealth accumulation to wealth protection," said Awori.
Standard Chartered's comprehensive investment services are also available to Excel customers free of charge, including the expert guidance of a certified financial consultant.
"As one of the leading distributors of funds in Asia and the Middle East, Standard Chartered offers a wide variety of options to assist customers in making the right investment decision," said Ray Ferguson, Chief Executive, Standard Chartered UAE.
He continued: "Standard Chartered Bank is committed to bringing innovative, market leading initiatives and services to customers in the United Arab Emirates". This is one of the latest innovative products adding to the comprehensive offering from our bank.'' he added.
Currently, the Excel Banking service is available to Standard Charterted's Dubai Main Branch customers and will soon be rolled out to other branches as well.
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Standard Chartered - leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East
Standard Chartered employs 30,000 people in over 500 locations in more than 50 countries in the Asia Pacific Region, South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, the United Kingdom and the Americas. It is one of the world's most international banks, with a management team comprising 70 nationalities.
Standard Chartered is listed on both the London Stock Exchange and the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong and is in the top 25 FTSE-100 companies, by market capitalisation.
It serves both Consumer and Wholesale Banking customers. Consumer Banking provides credit cards, personal loans, mortgages, deposit taking and wealth management services to individuals and small to medium sized enterprises. Wholesale Banking provides corporate and institutional clients with services in trade finance, cash management, lending, security services, foreign exchange, debt capital markets and corporate finance.
Standard Chartered is well established in growth markets and aims to be the right partner for its customers. The Bank combines deep local knowledge with global capability.
The Bank is trusted across its network for its standard of governance and its commitment to making a difference in the communities in which it operates.
Standard Chartered in the Middle East and South Asia
One of the leading international banks in the region, Standard Chartered has a branch network of 76 branches in 12 countries.
The UAE is the Bank's fourth largest market globally, and Standard Chartered has a commanding share in its chosen market segments. In the UAE, Standard Chartered has a network comprising eight branches and 22 automated teller machines (ATMs). A leader in investment services, credit cards, and personal loans, Standard Chartered is also the leading provider of cash management trade finance, and treasury products and services in the UAE.
Overall, the Middle East and South Asia region contributed over 11% of the Group's revenues in 2003, clearly demonstrating the Bank's strong network and expertise in the region.
For further information, contact:
Niall McLoughlin
Head of Corporate Affairs,
Standard Chartered Bank
Tel: +971 (0) 4 5070467
Fax: +971 (0) 4 3594174
Mobile: +971 (0) 50 6251329
Email : niall.mcloughlin@ae.standardchartered.com
Or
Robin Duff,
MCS/Action,
PO Box 20970,
Dubai
t: +971 4 3902960
f: +971 4 3908161
e: robin.d@actionprgroup.com
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