[Standard Chartered Group Q1 Pre-Tax Profit $2.45 Billion, Exceeds Market Expectations] Golden Finance reported on April 30 that Standard Chartered Group announced its 2026 operating income growth rate, calculated at constant exchange rates, will be near the lower end of the 5%-7% range year-on-year. Q1 operating income was $5.90 billion, estimated at $5.58 billion; Q1 pre-tax profit was $2.45 billion, estimated at $2.09 billion. (Dongxin News Agency)