Standard Chartered Bank is one of the world's leading banks in foreign exchange and money market operations with specialist strengths in exotic currency products. Clients have access to a 24-hour dealing service through 20 dealing rooms in the principal financial centers. The bank has also established a strong reputation for dynamic involvement in new financial products such as options and derivatives and is particularly strong in the emerging market currencies of Asia, Africa and Latin America where it is recognized as being a first choice provider in many markets.