Research profile
Standard Chartered Financial Markets
Financial markets division of Standard Chartered running FX, rates, credit and commodities trading in emerging markets.
- Headquarters
- London
- Founded
- 1969
- Funding model
- Bank / Institutional
- Availability
- Not clearly stated
U.S. traders: Accepted — verify on the firm's own terms before purchasing.
Profile updated: August 30, 2026 · Primary source types reviewed: firm rules, FAQ and program pages · Research & methodology
May suit
traders focused on futures, equities, options, forex.
Consider alternatives if
you rely on copy trading.
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Overview
What this firm is and who it serves
Standard Chartered Financial Markets operates as part of Standard Chartered, an international banking group that delivers cross-border trade, wealth management, and investment banking solutions. The organization serves a diverse client base ranging from personal banking customers, small and medium enterprises, and private banking clients to large corporations, financial institutions, and government entities. Through its Corporate & Investment Banking division, the firm assists clients in accessing global markets, facilitating international investment opportunities, and navigating cross-border commerce. Alongside its wholesale operations, standard banking services and wealth management are provided through its Wealth & Retail Banking division.
At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Bank / Institutional prop firm
- Market Focus
- Futures, Stocks, Options, Forex
- Trading Style
- News trading permitted, overnight holding allowed, weekend holding allowed
- Retail Accessibility
- Open to retail traders
- Based in
- London
- Trader availability
- Not clearly stated
- Known For
- Financial markets division of Standard Chartered running FX, rates, credit and commodities trading in emerging markets.
Funding programs
Account types and the path to capital
Evaluation
—Not required by this firm.
Instant funding
—Not offered by this firm.
Scaling plan
—No formal scaling plan documented.
Trading rules
What's allowed, what isn't
Asset classes supported
Related terms: trailing drawdown · consistency rule · profit split
Platforms & technology
Where and how you trade
Supported platforms
Payout structure
How and when you get paid
Standard Chartered Financial Markets FAQs
Based on terms reviewed August 30, 2026
What should traders verify before choosing Standard Chartered Financial Markets?+
Review the specific program's drawdown rules, payout eligibility, prohibited strategies, platform availability, refund terms and any country restrictions before purchasing. Terms can differ between programs at the same firm. This profile summarizes the latest documented terms we found, but traders should confirm the current rules directly with Standard Chartered Financial Markets before purchasing.
Does Standard Chartered Financial Markets offer evaluation and instant-funding options?+
Standard Chartered Financial Markets does not require a traditional evaluation phase. Program rules, fees and payout terms can differ between paths, so confirm the terms of the specific program you intend to buy.
How do Standard Chartered Financial Markets's payouts and profit split work?+
The published profit split is up to n/a (employee desk) of net profits to the trader, depending on the program; payouts are processed on a salary + bonus basis; first payout eligibility: Salary + bonus. Payout eligibility begins after the applicable program cycle, and program-specific terms should be confirmed directly with the firm.
What are Standard Chartered Financial Markets's main drawdown and trading restrictions?+
Based on the documented terms we reviewed: news trading is allowed, overnight holding is allowed, weekend holding is allowed, copy trading is not permitted. Drawdown type and consistency requirements can vary by program, so check the rulebook for the exact program before purchase.
Which platforms and markets are available at Standard Chartered Financial Markets?+
Platforms: Proprietary. Markets: futures, equities, options, forex. Availability can differ by program and by region — confirm on the firm's platform and product pages before purchasing.
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