HONG KONG: Standard Chartered could face “financial consequences” after an investigation in Hong Kong over its role in an initial public offering, the firm said as it reported another round of disappointing earnings results, sending its share price tumbling.

The London-based, Asia-focused lender said authorities were looking into its conduct while co-sponsoring the listing in the city in 2009, dealing another legal blow to the firm, which is already facing a US probe.

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details