Standard Chartered and ALTIOS, a global international growth advice service, have formed a strategic relationship to assist small and medium-sized firms (SMEs) in establishing and expanding their presence in important Asian markets.
The collaboration will support Standard Chartered’s SME clients in Hong Kong, India, Mainland China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam, offering hands-on assistance in setting up operations abroad.
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ALTIOS will offer market entrance strategies, firm incorporation, distributor and partner discovery, and continuous operational support.
The alliance reflects both companies’ commitment to helping SMEs scale internationally by providing practical tools and deep regional insights that go beyond traditional banking.
Xie Wen, Global Head of SME Banking at Standard Chartered stated: “We are delighted to partner with ALTIOS to support our SME clients in establishing their overseas business presence across Asia. This partnership presents a timely opportunity for Standard Chartered to deepen our relationship with our SME clients beyond traditional banking, leveraging ALTIOS’ expertise. Through this collaboration, it further strengthens our position as a leading international wealth manager and international treasury service provider for SMEs, reinforcing the value of an integrated relationship and enabling us to support our SME clients’ evolving banking needs at scale.”
Bruno Mascart, Group Managing Partner at ALTIOS, emphasised the importance of collaboration in enabling SMEs to thrive globally. He added: “We are proud to join forces with Standard Chartered. This collaboration is built on shared values and a joint mission to help businesses thrive beyond borders. Working alongside Standard Chartered allows us to further our mission of simplifying global expansion for SMEs. With Standard Chartered’s deep client relationships and global capabilities, and ALTIOS’ hands-on support in over 40 offices, we are confident this partnership will generate meaningful impact for businesses with international ambitions.”
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By GlobalDataBy combining ALTIOS’ advisory expertise with Standard Chartered’s financial services, the alliance will provide a more comprehensive solution for SMEs wishing to expand into new markets.
The initiative is particularly timely given the increasing globalisation of supply chains and the growing appetite among SMEs to tap into emerging markets across Asia.
Moreover, Standard Chartered and ALTIOS said the partnership is based on three common goals: empowering SMEs to expand internationally with greater confidence, providing local expertise via ALTIOS’ global network, and enriching Standard Chartered’s SME banking proposition with value-added advisory services.
The joint venture highlights a broader shift in the financial industry toward offering SMEs more holistic support, addressing not only financial needs but also operational and strategic challenges in global expansion.
