Prospectus

	Standard Chartered Plc (2888)

Important Expected Timetable Contents Summary Definitions Risk Factors Information about this Prospectus and the Share Offer Directors and Other Corporate Information Parties Involved in the Share Offer Description of Business Future Plans and Strategy Directors, Senior Management and Staff Substantial Shareholder Share Capital Financial Information Use of Proceeds and Reasons for the Listing Underwriting Structure of the Share Offer How to Apply for Hong Kong Public Offer Shares Appendix I - Accountants' Report Appendix II - Summary of Significant Differences between U.K. Gaap and Hong Kong Gaap Appendix III - Property Valuations Appendix IV - Summary of the Memorandum and Articles of Association and English Company Law Appendix V - Registration and Transfer Shares between Registers Appendix VI - Regulatory Environment Appendix VII - Taxation Appendix VIII - Statutory and General Information Appendix IX - Documents Delivered to the Registrar of Companies and Available for Inspection