Standard Chartered appoints Ying Ying Tan as Global Head of Securities Services

Standard Chartered today announced the appointment of Ying Ying Tan as Global Head of Securities Services, effective immediately. In her role, she will lead the Bank’s Securities Services business globally, responsible for driving the strategy, growth and continued development of the franchise across custody, fund services, clearing and related securities infrastructure solutions.

Ying Ying succeeds Margaret Harwood-Jones who has taken on the role of CEO, UK & Europe at Standard Chartered.

In addition to her Securities Services role, Ying Ying has also been appointed as Global Head of Digital Assets, effective immediately. In this role, she will be responsible for driving the execution of the Bank’s digital assets agenda working across businesses and functions to scale the development and building of the Bank’s capabilities across custody, tokenisation, digital asset trading, financing and broader ecosystem partnerships. She will continue to report to Ole Matthiessen, Global Head, Transaction Services & Digital Assets, and be based in in Singapore.

In her digital asset role, Ying Ying will work closely with René Michau who has taken on a senior advisory role also reporting to Ole Matthiessen. René who has been instrumental in building and shaping the Bank’s digital assets franchise, will remain closely involved in its next phase of growth. He will continue to support the Bank’s digital assets franchise and contribute his deep expertise as a key member of the Group’s Digital Assets Steering Committee.

The appointment reflects the increasing convergence of traditional and digital finance as clients seek seamless access to a broader range of assets, market infrastructures and investment opportunities. Over the past few years, Standard Chartered has established digital assets capabilities spanning custody, tokenised deposits, trading and tokenised money market funds. The Bank continues to invest in the infrastructure, partnerships and expertise required to support clients as the market evolves.

Ole Matthiessen, Global Head of Transaction Services & Digital Assets, Standard Chartered, said: “Ying Ying brings a unique combination of expertise across securities services, transaction banking and digital assets. She has played a pivotal role in building and commercialising our digital assets custody capabilities while developing the breadth of our Securities Services franchise to meet our clients’ evolving needs. Her appointment reflects the strength of our talent pipeline; her leadership, experience and track record of execution position her exceptionally well to lead the next phase of growth as we continue to strengthen our Securities Services franchise and advance our digital assets agenda.”

Since joining Standard Chartered in 2017, Ying Ying has held a number of senior leadership roles and most recently served as Global Head of Securities Services Product Management and Chief Operating Officer for the business. She has played a key role in building and commercialising the Bank’s digital assets custody business and advancing its securities services broader product management strategy, helping position Standard Chartered at the forefront of the convergence between traditional and digital financial markets.

Prior to joining Standard Chartered, Ying Ying Tan held several regional and global leadership positions at Deutsche Bank across securities services, product management and transaction banking.

Ying Ying Tan, Global Head of Securities Services and Global Head of Digital Assets, Standard Chartered, said: “The boundaries between traditional and digital finance are becoming increasingly interconnected, creating new opportunities for clients and the industry. Standard Chartered continues to build and invest in our capabilities supported by our international network, market expertise and commitment to innovation. I look forward to working with our clients, partners and teams around the world to help shape the next phase of growth of our Securities Services business and our ambitious digital assets agenda.”

Standard Chartered has been at the forefront of driving innovation in securities services and in digital assets with a focus on building institutional grade capabilities while providing the trust, safety and international connectivity needed to support long-term institutional growth. The Bank has built capabilities across custody, tokenisation, trading, financing and market infrastructure, while working closely with clients, regulators, market infrastructures and industry partners to help shape the future of the ecosystem.

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Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong Kong stock exchanges.