NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is
investigating claims on behalf of investors of Standard Chartered plc ("Standard Chartered" or the "Company") (OTCMKTS: SCBFF)
(ISIN: GB0004082847). Investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 9980.
The investigation concerns whether Standard Chartered and certain of its officers and/or directors have violated Sections
10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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On September 27, 2016, pre-market, The Wall Street Journal reported that the U.S.
Department of Justice is investigating the Company concerning "allegations that an Indonesian power company controlled by the
London-based bank paid bribes to win contracts."
On this news, Standard Chartered shares have fallen as much as $0.26, or 3.23%, during intraday
trading on September 27, 2016.
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Florida, and Los Angeles, is acknowledged as one of the premier
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L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, the Pomerantz Firm pioneered the field of securities class
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CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
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