StanChart sees single-digit growth in first half

Standard Chartered on Wednesday said it expects to see a net profit growth of "mid-single digit rate" for the first half of 2013 compared to the same period last year, helped by strong client activity and volume growth.
The London-based, Asia-focused lender said it expects income to grow double-digits in markets such as Hong Kong, Africa, while they expect income in South Korea and Singapore to remain weak.