The introduction of Straight2Bank means that customers will be able to enjoy a complete and integrated platform across cash, trade, foreign exchange and security services that will be a single point of access for all their transactions, hedging and information needs. Meanwhile, the Global Payment Solutions is widely seen as a key driver for helping banks and financial institutions in offering their customers the ability to pay in 84 currencies through a single account originating in US dollars, Pounds Sterling or Euros. “As an international bank our role is to ensure that customers in Vietnam can benefit from the best transaction banking solutions in cash management and trade finance,” said Mr Ashok Sud, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank in Vietnam. As part of trade finance, Standard Chartered Bank has strong capabilities in supply chain financing, for which it has won accolades such as “Best Financial Supply Chain Bank” at the Treasury Management International Awards 2008. VET