Standard Chartered launches new health and wellness proposition for affluent clients

Announces strategic partnerships with Bupa Global and WHOOP to support clients’ holistic needs through health and prevention

27 November 2025, Hong Kong / Singapore – Standard Chartered today announced its new strategic partnerships with Bupa Global, a leading International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI) provider and WHOOP, a market leader in fitness and health wearables, as part of the launch of its new health and wellness proposition for affluent clients. 

The partnerships underscore Standard Chartered’s focus on proactive health and prevention alongside providing exclusive experiences for its affluent clients, reinforcing the increasingly important roles of personal wellbeing and financial wellness in an individual’s overall wealth journey. 

Informed by insights gathered through an in-depth study with 800 of Standard Chartered’s clients in Hong Kong and Singapore, the partnerships are designed to provide exclusive offerings to address clients’ growing interest in end-to-end healthcare solutions spanning disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, after-care, and health and wellness coaching. 

Taking a comprehensive 360-degree approach to growing, managing and protecting clients’ wealth, the partnerships will expand Standard Chartered’s offerings to address its clients’ health and wellbeing needs, bridging the gap between personal and financial wellness. 

This marks a first-of-its-kind collaboration among leading industry players: 

Bupa Global

• Comprehensive IPMI tailored for clients’ life stages and lifestyles, providing proactive health management. From fast access to global medical expertise to mental health support and preventative care, Bupa Global empowers clients to take control of their wellbeing wherever they are in the world.
• A truly borderless healthcare experience, with access to over 2 million medical providers worldwide, 24/7 multilingual support and digital tools like Global Virtual Care which provides access to consultations with a doctor, by phone or video. 

WHOOP 

• Wearable devices which enable access to comprehensive medical-grade insights on relevant health and wellness metrics and personalised wellness coaching and communities.
• Bespoke offerings for Standard Chartered’s clients through access to events and experiences, insights, and content.

The offerings are expected to be available to Standard Chartered’s Priority, Priority Private and Private Banking clients in Hong Kong, Singapore and India in the coming months.

Samir Subberwal, Global Head, Wealth Solutions, Deposits and Mortgages, and Chief Client Officer, Standard Chartered, said, “As a leading international wealth manager, we are committed to redefining what wealth means for our clients, extending beyond financial success to encompass long-term health and wellbeing. Our new strategic partnerships with Bupa Global and WHOOP mark a significant step in that journey. By combining trusted medical expertise with active data delivered through cutting-edge wearable technology, we’re empowering our clients to take a more holistic view of their lives, where wealth and wellness go hand in hand.” 

Anthony Cabrelli, Managing Director, Bupa Global, said, “We believe that health is the foundation of a fulfilling life – and that access to high-quality care should be seamless, wherever our clients are in the world. This partnership with Standard Chartered reflects our shared commitment to proactive, personalised healthcare that goes beyond treatment to support prevention, mental wellbeing and everyday health. Together, we’re helping clients take control of their health journey with confidence, backed by global expertise and round-the-clock support.“At WHOOP, we’re committed to helping people unlock their human performance, healthspan and wellbeing through data-driven insights and personalised coaching,” said Todd Stiefler, VP of Enterprise at WHOOP. “Our partnership with Standard Chartered reflects a shared vision to integrate proactive health management into every aspect of daily life. Together, we’re empowering clients to make informed decisions about their wellness, using science-backed insights to improve both their physical health and overall quality of life.”

For further information please contact:

Standard Chartered

Clarissa Tee

Clarissa.Tee@sc.com

Bupa Global bupapressoffice@bupa.com

WHOOP

press@whoop.com

Notes to editor

Bupa Global

Bupa Global is the premium health insurance arm of Bupa. Established in 1971, it provides individuals, small businesses and corporate customers international coverage with products and services so they can access the healthcare they need, when they need it, whether at home or when studying, living, travelling or working abroad. With a multilingual team of advisers, Bupa Global serves customers across the globe and can provide access to c.2m medical providers on a direct settlement basis. Offices are located in London and Brighton (UK), Miami and Philadelphia (U.S. - GeoBlue), Dublin (Ireland), Cairo (Egypt), Dubai (UAE), Hong Kong SAR, Nairobi (Kenya) and Singapore.

Bupa Global’s international private medical insurance offers multiple resources for those affected by mental health issues; access to a network of doctors available 24/7 in multiple languages – enabling individuals and their families to speak to a specialist at a time that is convenient to them.

For more information about Bupa Global visit www.bupaglobal.com.

WHOOP

WHOOP, the human performance company, empowers people to unlock their potential and live longer, healthier lives. The WHOOP membership delivers world-class wearable technology, personalised coaching, and actionable insights across recovery, sleep, training, and health. 

WHOOP wearable devices, including WHOOP 5.0 and WHOOP MG, feature groundbreaking innovations such as cardiovascular health screening (including an FDA-cleared ECG), Healthspan to measure Pace of Aging and WHOOP Age, and the first-of-its-kind wearable Blood Pressure Insights. 

Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, WHOOP has raised more than $400 million in venture capital and ships to 56 markets worldwide. The WHOOP app is available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. WHOOP is sold through leading retailers including Amazon in the U.S., U.K., and Australia, Best Buy and Dick’s Sporting Goods in the U.S., Flipkart in India, and Virgin Megastore in the GCC. 

To learn more or start a one-month free trial, visit whoop.com and connect with WHOOP on Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. 

Standard Chartered

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