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Standard Bank hosted its second Climate Summit in partnership with the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) this week. The one-day event built on last year’s net zero theme, focusing on climate change in the context of energy access and the just energy transition to identify, unify and raise Africa’s voices […]
...Standard Bank has successfully syndicated a multimillion-dollar sustainability-linked debt refinancing facility for London Stock Exchange & Stock Exchange of Mauritius listed pan-African impact real estate investment and management company, GRIT Real Estate Income Group (GRIT). The syndicated facility – aligned to GRIT’s ESG goals – was structured and exclusively led by Standard Bank. The sustainability-linked […]
...Standard Bank has partnered with Woolworths Holdings Limited to successfully execute the first sustainability-linked transactional deposit structure in South Africa. The transactional deposit structure links the interest Woolworths earns on their deposits to the achievement of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) targets. The KPIs and sustainability performance targets (SPTs) agreed between Woolworths and Standard Bank, […]
...From liquidity management to supply chain finance, Standard Bank has been awarded for its ability to deliver exceptional client service and superior value across a variety of categories Standard Bank’s diverse team and skillsets have been recognised at the Global Finance Awards 2022 after taking home wins in more than a dozen categories. Throughout the […]
...Standard Bank and the SA SME Fund have joined other credible investors in backing venture capital firm Knife Capital’s new USD50 million African Series B expansion fund, Knife Fund III. The Fund’s aim is to invest behind the expansion of African innovation-driven companies and fill a critical follow-on funding gap. The commitment positions Standard Bank […]
...Standard Bank UCount will now get R10* back in fuel spend per litre when they fill up at a Caltex service forecourt, essentially meaning customers can now fill up at Caltex at the same fuel price they did in 2018! Fuel prices have been on the rise for months. From January to July this year, […]
...Spokesperson: Zanele Shabalala, Standard Bank’s CSI Manager Standard Bank, in partnership with the Early Learning Resource Unit (ELRU), a pioneer in the early childhood development (ECD) sector in South Africa, has unveiled the new ELRU e-Academy and Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math’s (STEAM) curriculum – the first of their kind in the country’s ECD […]
...Spokesperson: Thembelihle, Ngema, Chief Financial Officer Consumer & High Net Worth Clients, Standard Bank In recognition of the significant contribution that African Women Chartered Accounts (AWCA) has made in driving transformation and gender equality in the accountancy profession, Standard Bank partnered with the organisation to sponsor its 20th anniversary celebration, held in Sun City. The […]
...Spokesperson: Maymoona Ismail, Head: Youth Development, Standard Bank Standard Bank is partnering with the South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) to promote and support this year’s South African Tertiary Mathematics Olympiad (SATMO). The bank is helping to promote the Olympiad and encourage university students from all corners of South Africa to participate, as well as contributing […]
...Standard Bank Group (“Standard Bank” or “the group”) delivered record headline earnings of R15.3 billion for the six months to 30 June 2022 (1H22 or the current period), up 33% on the prior period. This performance was underpinned by continued balance sheet and franchise growth. Headline earnings: R15 263 million, up 33% Headline earnings per […]
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New Satirical Drama Nya Uriri (Pek Chi Liel) – The Widow’s Burden Sparks Conversations On Widowhood And Inheritance In African Culture