StanChart advises staff to postpone travel to Middle East after Iran conflict
By Selena Li
Published on March 2, 2026.
Standard Chartered has advised its staff to postpone any planned travel to the Middle East following the U.S. and Israeli military strikes. The bank is focusing on growing cross-border services and wealth management in and around the Middle Eastern markets. It also advises employees in the region to stay at home until further notice.
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