Standard Chartered CFO: No Communication With First Abu Dhabi Bank

Standard Chartered Plc Chief Financial Officer Andy Halford discusses the London-based lender’s financial results, strategy and outlook. StanChart announced a $1 billion share buyback amid potential takeover interest from First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC, the Middle East’s largest lender. StanChart’s adjusted pretax profits in the fourth quarter rose 21% to $529 million. Halford speaks with Manus Cranny on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe.”

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