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Many communities within sub-Saharan Africa rely on sugar not only as a source of calorific energy, but for the employment, industrialisation, and trade opportunities its value chain provides. The sugar industry continues to evolve and investment in supporting infrastructure as well as establishing supportive ecosystems and regulatory frameworks can help improve its global competitiveness and […]
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Standard Bank has partnered with internet service provider Webafrica to expand the provision of high-speed internet and access to financial services for its customers. The partnership, which will come into effect during the first quarter of 2022, will allow Standard Bank to meet a wider array of client needs, deepen customer relationships, and fulfil its purpose of […]
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The last two years have proven just how resilient we are as a nation. Many of our dreams have had to be put on hold as we dealt with the realities that have impacted our families, friends and broader communities, and the country. Perspectives have changed, and the time to act on our dreams has […]
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Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, will be participating in the upcoming China International Import Expo (CIIE) for the fourth year. In partnership with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), Standard Bank will host over 50 clients from seven African countries at its networking activities during the Expo. The event will be […]
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Africa.com is excited to announce they are joining forces with Standard Bank to address some of Africa’s most important challenges in a new podcast series launched this week. Igniting Impact is a six-episode podcast series hosted by Africa.com Chair and Executive Editor Teresa Clarke. Each episode welcomes expert guests who bring context and insight to […]
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MiDA Advisors and Standard Bank Group, in collaboration with Mercer, have published the second edition of the report titled “Infrastructure financing in sub-Saharan Africa: Opportunities and impact for institutional investors”, to present the attractive case for investing in Africa. This report builds upon the 2018 groundbreaking publication by MiDA Advisors and Mercer, Investment in African Infrastructure: […]
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On 08 October 2021, Equites Property Fund Limited (“Equites”) concluded a R2 billion debt, refinance and upsize package with the Standard Bank of South Africa Limited (“Standard Bank”), comprising of an R800m three-year sustainability linked (SL) unsecured listed bond; a £50m two-year SL loan including a £25m upsize; and a R221m three-year loan. Following Equites’ […]
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The ‘Accountancy Revolution’ is powering forward. Standard Bank has signalled its support for the accounting profession by taking on the role of main sponsor of the 2021 Accounting iNdaba of the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA). “Accounting is a crucial part of the finance sector and we are committed to the growth and […]
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Standard Bank and Pick n Pay customers’ shopping experience has just become even more convenient, easy, and safe, with the launch of Standard Bank’s EasyScan – a new service that enables customers to pay for their shopping using the Standard Bank Mobile Banking app. Standard Bank customers registered on the Banking App can scan […]
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Digitisation is driving the convergence of industries across the globe resulting in traditional financial services groups contending with a range of new competitors. The implications could be dire for financial services organisations that are unwilling to adapt their strategies in these changing times, according to the findings of a report by world-renowned platform economy expert […]
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