Spokesperson: Sanah Gumede, Head of Standard Bank Wealth and Investment
Standard Bank Wealth and Investment has won Best Private Bank Global; and Best Private Bank for Innovation at the 2022 Le Fonti® Awards.
The twelfth edition of the Le Fonti® Awards, which was held at Palazzo Mezzanotte, the headquarters of the Italian Stock Exchange, celebrated excellence in the fields of business innovation, leadership, technological achievement, and employee engagement.
This year, Standard Bank stood out among stiff competition, including top financial services firms and companies from around the world.
Sanah Gumede, Head of Standard Bank Wealth and Investment is delighted with the accolades. “We are honoured to have been recognised by the Le Fonti® Awards for our ability to deliver relevant, innovative solutions for our clients,” she says. “Winning these awards confirms that we have attained the level of excellence we strive for as we partner with our clients on their wealth journeys.”
Gumede explains that a key focus of Wealth and Investment is to nurture deep and meaningful relationships with their clients. “Our core philosophy is based on an understanding of each client’s unique circumstances and requirements. These insights enable us to provide tailored solutions that meet their needs and create opportunities for them to grow and preserve their wealth for future generations.”
Wealth and Investment also embraces the use of technology to improve the client experience. “We understand the power of digital innovationand how it enables us to make our clients’ lives simpler and more convenient,” says Gumede.
“Through our digital platforms we are able to place knowledge and information at our clients’ fingertips, empowering them with greater control and confidence in an ever-changing world.”
“Relationships are at the heart of everything we do,” Gumede continues. “Our passion and commitment are underpinned by our values of initiative, performance, excellence and integrity, all of which are key drivers as we strive to create real and lasting value for our clients and their families.”
“We are proud to have been recognised by Le Fonti® for our focus on client centricity and our dedication to providing innovative solutions that meet the ever-changing needs of our clients.”