The CEO of Standard Chartered says he's sorry for his 'lower value human capital' comments

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Coverage varies in emphasis, with Google News and Crypto Briefing focusing on the regulatory response and the context of the job cuts, while Business Insider highlights Winters' apology and his assertion of valuing all employees. The…

May 22, 2026 · 8:58 AM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 49 views

The CEO of Standard Chartered says he's sorry for his 'lower value human capital' comments

Bill Winters said he was "sorry" for his "choice of words" and said the bank valued "all" of its employees.

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▪ Bank boss sorry after describing workers as 'lower value human capital' — r/technology
▪ Bank boss sorry after describing workers as 'lower value human capital' — BBC News — Business
▪ ‘I am sorry’: Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters apologises for comments over job cuts — South China Morning Post
▪ Standard Chartered boss apologises for ‘lower-value human capital’ comments amid job cuts — The Guardian — UK
▪ Regulators question Standard Chartered after CEO calls cut roles ‘lower-value human capital’ — Crypto Briefing
▪ StanChart Fields Regulator Queries After CEO’s ‘Lower-Value Human Capital’ Remark - Bloomberg.com — Google News

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