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Standard Chartered to Cut Thousands of Jobs Due to AI Adoption

Standard Chartered bank announced plans to eliminate over 7,000 jobs by 2030, representing more than 15% of its workforce. The cuts are attributed to the bank's increased adoption of artificial intelligence and a strategy to replace 'lower-value human capital'.

18 May, 23:15 — 19 May, 10:35
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BBCHigh83d ago

Standard Chartered to cut thousands of roles as AI use increases

The UK-headquartered banking giant aims to move some of the effected workers to other roles in the business.

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bloombergHigh84d ago

StanChart to Cut Corporate Functions Roles by More Than 15% - Bloomberg.com

StanChart to Cut Corporate Functions Roles by More Than 15%  Bloomberg.com

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FTVery High84d ago

Standard Chartered to cut 15% of back-office jobs as AI use escalates

Bill Winters’ new strategy aims to ‘drive sustainable growth’ at Asia-focused lender

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The GuardianMostly Factual83d ago

Standard Chartered to cut more than 7,000 jobs as it steps up AI use

London-headquartered bank will reduce back-office jobs and aims to move some workers to new roles Business live – latest updates Standard Chartered plans to cut more than 7,000 jobs over the next four years as it increasingly uses artificial intelligence. The London-headquartered lender is one of the first major global banks to lay out plans to cut thousands of jobs, citing AI as a driver to make its operations slimmer as it seeks to increase its profitability and tackle competition. Conti...

By Reuters

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cnbcMostly Factual83d ago

Standard Chartered to cut over 15% of corporate functions roles as it targets higher returns

Standard Chartered will trim corporate functions roles and target a more than 20% increase in income per employee by 2028 as it seeks stronger returns.

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marketwatchMostly Factual83d ago

AI in focus as Standard Chartered Bank replaces ‘lower value human capital’, slashing back office workers by 15%

The announcement of stiff job cuts at Standard Chartered reignites fears of sweeping changes in th employment market caused by automation and widespread adoption of AI to perform tasks previously the responsibility of humans.

By Jules Rimmer

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The IndependentMostly Factual83d ago

Standard Chartered to cut around 7,800 jobs as AI use increases

The London-based company did not reveal the locations affected by the plans

By Henry Saker-Clark

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straits-timesMostly Factual83d ago

StanChart to slash almost 8,000 jobs in AI push - The Straits Times

StanChart to slash almost 8,000 jobs in AI push  The Straits Times

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seeking-alphaMixed83d ago

Standard Chartered to cut over 15% of corporate roles by 2030, raises profit targets

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Daily SabahMixed83d ago

Standard Chartered to axe thousands of jobs due to AI adoption

British banking major Standard Chartered announced on Tuesday plans to slash thousands of jobs by 2030 as artificial intelligence replaces employees in a range of administrative ro...

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myjoyonlineMixed83d ago

Standard Chartered to cut thousands of roles as AI use increases

Banking giant Standard Chartered has become the latest major company to announce job cuts as it increases its adoption of artificial intelligence (AI).

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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bloomberg18 May, 23:15First to report

StanChart to Cut Corporate Functions Roles by More Than 15% - Bloomberg.com

Reuters18 May, 23:37

StanChart targets higher return in 2028, plans 15% cut in corporate roles by 2030 - Reuters

FT19 May, 00:07

Standard Chartered to cut 15% of back-office jobs as AI use escalates

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BBC19 May, 02:50

Standard Chartered to cut thousands of roles as AI use increases

myjoyonline19 May, 03:04

Standard Chartered to cut thousands of roles as AI use increases

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cnbc19 May, 04:40

Standard Chartered to cut over 15% of corporate functions roles as it targets higher returns

seeking-alpha19 May, 05:22

Standard Chartered to cut over 15% of corporate roles by 2030, raises profit targets

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die-presse19 May, 06:44

Großbank Standard Chartered will 7000 Stellen streichen und stärker auf KI setzen

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straits-times19 May, 07:54

StanChart to slash almost 8,000 jobs in AI push - The Straits Times

The Independent19 May, 07:54

Standard Chartered to cut around 7,800 jobs as AI use increases

The Guardian19 May, 08:31

Standard Chartered to cut more than 7,000 jobs as it steps up AI use

channel-news-asia19 May, 08:55

StanChart to cut over 7,000 jobs, boost AI to replace 'lower-value human capital'

marketwatch19 May, 09:26

AI in focus as Standard Chartered Bank replaces ‘lower value human capital’, slashing back office workers by 15%

observador19 May, 09:57

Standard Chartered prevê eliminar postos de emprego até 2030

ruv19 May, 10:27

Standard Chartered boðar niðurskurð vegna gervigreindar

Daily Sabah19 May, 10:35

Standard Chartered to axe thousands of jobs due to AI adoption

Yahoo19 May, 11:33Latest update

Standard Chartered to acquire Zodia Custody