# Standard Chartered recognised with two major awards by The Banker.

*fintech · news · 2026-05-06 · Crypto Breaking News*

## Key points

- Standard Chartered won 'Islamic Bank of the Year' and 'Most Innovative Sukuk' from The Banker.
- Standard Chartered played a key role in ADNOC’s debut international sukuk issuance.
- Global Islamic finance assets are projected to reach $7.5 trillion by 2028.
- Islamic finance is expanding beyond domestic markets, increasingly attracting cross-border institutional investors.
- Sukuk demand has risen notably among Gulf governments, sovereign funds, and international corporations.

**Companies:** Standard Chartered
**Countries:** United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

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