Standard Chartered Group (2888gtablockchain.HK) rose 2 at the beginning of the sessiongtablockchain.57% to HK$73.8gtablockchain, setting a new high since May 2018. on the news frontgtablockchainIn the first quarter, driven by a 33% year-on-year increase in basic non-interest income, the company's basic operating income increased by 17%, and basic pre-tax profit increased by 25% to US$2.13 billion, far exceeding market expectations. The benchmark pre-tax profit was recorded at US$1.91 billion., also exceeded expectations.