Standard Chartered has announced new partnerships with Bupa Global and WHOOP as part of a health and wellness initiative aimed at its affluent clients in Hong Kong, Singapore, and India. The move is intended to address increasing client interest in comprehensive healthcare solutions that include prevention, diagnosis, treatment, after-care, and wellness coaching.
The decision to expand offerings was informed by research involving 800 Standard Chartered clients in Hong Kong and Singapore. The partnerships are designed to combine financial services with personal wellbeing support.
Bupa Global will provide international private medical insurance (IPMI) tailored to different life stages and lifestyles. This includes access to over two million medical providers worldwide, 24/7 multilingual support, mental health resources, preventative care, and digital tools like Global Virtual Care for remote consultations.
WHOOP will offer wearable devices that deliver health metrics and personalized wellness coaching. Standard Chartered’s clients will have access to bespoke offerings such as events, insights, and exclusive content through these devices.
Samir Subberwal, Global Head of Wealth Solutions, Deposits and Mortgages, and Chief Client Officer at 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 at Bupa Global added: “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.”
Todd Stiefler, VP of Enterprise at WHOOP said: “At WHOOP, we’re committed to helping people unlock their human performance, healthspan and wellbeing through data-driven insights and personalised coaching. 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.”
The new proposition is expected to become available for Priority Banking clients across the three markets within months.
Bupa Global provides premium international coverage since 1971 for individuals or businesses needing global healthcare options when abroad or at home; it offers around-the-clock multilingual advice teams across several offices globally including London (UK), Miami (US), Dublin (Ireland), Dubai (UAE), Hong Kong SAR (China), Nairobi (Kenya), Cairo (Egypt), Brighton (UK), Philadelphia (US – GeoBlue), as well as Singapore.
WHOOP develops wearable fitness devices offering cardiovascular screening features such as an FDA-cleared ECG function along with innovations like Healthspan measurement tools; the company operates from Boston since its founding in 2012. Its products are sold internationally via online retailers including Amazon in multiple countries as well as Flipkart in India.
For further information on Bupa Global visit www.bupaglobal.com; more details on WHOOP can be found at whoop.com.