by the South African group, which has expanded outside South Africa, including forming a subsidiary in the United Kingdom known as Standard Bank London. The original 1862 company changed its name in 1985 from Standard Bank PLC to Standard Chartered Bank Africa PLC, and is now named Standard Chartered Africa Ltd. References External links Standard Bank Group website: History Standard Chartered website: History British overseas banks Standard Chartered Banks established in 1862 1862 establishments in England 1969 disestablishments in England Banks disestablished in 1969 British companies established in 1862 British companies disestablished in 1969