United Kingdom & Standard Chartered

United Kingdom: The United Kingdom was the largest source of foreign capital for Nigeria in Q1 2026, contributing nearly half of the total capital imported.

Standard Chartered: Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited received the highest capital inflow among financial institutions in Nigeria during Q1 2026, facilitating a significant portion of the total capital imported.

United Kingdom: Zodia Custody holds regulatory authorizations and permissions in the United Kingdom.

Standard Chartered: Standard Chartered is a shareholder and investor in Zodia Custody and is in the process of integrating Zodia's custody operations into its own digital asset business, benefiting from Zodia's expanded regulatory approvals.

United Kingdom: The United Kingdom's King Charles III was on a state visit to the United States, and its Prime Minister Keir Starmer was criticized by Donald Trump regarding the Iran war. The UK also maintains a stance against Iran developing nuclear weapons.

Standard Chartered: Standard Chartered is mentioned through its strategist Eric Robertsen, who offers analysis on market trends related to geopolitical risks and inflation.

United Kingdom: The United Kingdom has led efforts to assemble a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once peace is secured.

Standard Chartered: Standard Chartered is mentioned through its strategist Eric Robertsen, who offers analysis on market trends related to geopolitical risks and inflation.