FAQ

• Where is Standard Chartered stock traded?
• What is the Standard Chartered PLC stock symbol?
• How do I buy & trade shares?
• Who is the Company's Registrar?
• Is shareholder information available on the Internet?
• Why do I only receive an annual review and summary financial statement instead of the full statutory report and accounts?
• Is it possible to receive documents from Standard Chartered in Chinese?
• How many shares does Standard Chartered PLC have in issue?
• How do I know when Standard Chartered PLC report its next Financial Results?
• What is Standard Chartered's official accounting currency?

Where is Standard Chartered stock traded?
Standard Chartered ordinary shares are listed on both the London Stock Exchange and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

What is the Standard Chartered PLC stock symbol?

How do I buy & trade shares?
You can buy and sell Standard Chartered ordinary shares through a financial adviser or stockbroker, a bank or building society, or 'share shops' that offer a similar service. The commission charges for buying and selling shares will vary depending on the organisation.

Who is the Company's Registrar?
Our registrar is Computershare Investor Services PLC.

Is shareholder information available on the Internet?
You can get details of your current holdings, dividends and other shareholder information through our website. Click here to go to the My account login page.

Why do I only receive an annual review and summary financial statement instead of the full statutory report and accounts?
Most of our shareholders opt to receive the annual review and we make every effort to ensure that it contains the right balance of information. Being a review, it doesn't contain as much technical information as the full report and accounts.

If you would like to receive receive the full report and accounts, please contact the Shareholder Helpline on +44 (0)870 702 0138 (UK) or +852 2862 8628 (Hong Kong ).

Is it possible to receive documents from Standard Chartered in Chinese?
Chinese documents are available to shareholders registered in Hong Kong.Click here to access our Chinese website or call Computershare Hong Kong Limited on +852 2862 8628.

How many shares does Standard Chartered PLC have in issue?
As at 27 August 2009, the total number of ordinary shares in issue were 2,010,619,364.

How do I know when Standard Chartered PLC report its next Financial Results?
All upcoming announcements and events are listed on our Financial Calendar.

What is Standard Chartered's official accounting currency?
US$
This is because most of our business is in US dollars or currencies linked to the US dollar.