Standard Chartered and ALTIOS Partnership Unites Banking and Advisory Services for SME International Expansion

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(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered and ALTIOS have entered into a partnership to help SMEs set up and grow their overseas operations in Hong Kong, India, Mainland China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam. ALTIOS will provide market-entry strategies, incorporation services, partner and distributor scouting, plus in-market operational support, all integrated with Standard Chartered’s banking and financing solutions. The alliance is designed to give SMEs a unified platform that combines financial resources with local expertise, reducing complexity and accelerating international growth.

(PRESS RELEASE) SINGAPORE, 23-Jun-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Standard Chartered and ALTIOS have today formalized a strategic collaboration aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) extend their footprint across key Asian markets. Under this new agreement, ALTIOS will integrate its comprehensive advisory services with Standard Chartered’s banking solutions to guide SME clients through every step of overseas expansion.

Expanding into Six Asian Economies
Through this partnership, SMEs will gain access to tailored market-entry blueprints, support with company registration, and assistance in identifying reliable distributors and local partners. ALTIOS’ specialists—located in more than 40 offices worldwide—will also offer hands-on operational guidance in Hong Kong, India, Mainland China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam.

Strategic Objectives

• Strengthen SMEs’ confidence and capability to establish foreign operations
• Enhance Standard Chartered’s SME Banking suite by embedding expert advisory services
• Provide seamless local support via ALTIOS’ global network

By marrying Standard Chartered’s deep client relationships and financing capabilities with ALTIOS’ in-market expertise, this alliance aims to streamline cross-border activities and drive sustainable growth for SMEs.

Leadership Perspectives
Xie Wen, Global Head of SME Banking at Standard Chartered, noted that this collaboration “enables our SME clients to tackle international challenges with a one-stop solution—combining robust financing with on-the-ground expertise.” Bruno Mascart, Group Managing Partner at ALTIOS, emphasized that “working alongside Standard Chartered amplifies our mission to demystify global expansion and empower companies to thrive in new territories.”

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SOURCE: Standard Chartered