Bank Analyst Who Was StanChart’s Longtime Critic Is Now Its CFO

Standard Chartered Plc promoted a former banking analyst and critic of the lender, Manus Costello, as its chief financial officer, concluding a months-long search to replace Diego De Giorgi following his abrupt departure from the Asia-focused lender.

The 50-year-old assumes the role immediately and will be based in London, according to a statement. He joined Standard Chartered in 2024 as global head of investor relations after a career co-founding and overseeing research at Autonomous Research, where his coverage included both Standard Chartered and larger rival HSBC Holdings Plc.