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• Standard Bank sponsors multilateral UK-Africa Investment Summit in London

  16 January 2020 – Standard Bank, Africa’s largest banking group by assets, is partnering with the UK Government to sponsor the inaugural UK-Africa Investment Summit, held in London on 20 January.

  Administrative sanction imposed on the Standard Bank of South Africa Limited by the South African Reserve Bank

  The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has imposed an administrative sanction on The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited (SBSA). The sanction relates to SBSA’s reporting of suspicious and unusual transactions outside of the prescribed reporting period contained in the regulations promulgated in terms of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, Act No. 38 of 2001 (FIC Act).

  Standard Bank will not renew its sponsorship of the South African National Men’s Cricket Team

  JOHANNESBURG – 6 DECEMBER 2019: This morning Standard Bank informed Cricket South Africa (CSA) that it will not renew its agreement as the title sponsor of the South African National Men’s Cricket Team when it concludes on 30 April 2020.

  Cyber Monday gathers steam

  3 DECEMBER 2019: Cyber Monday closed out a very busy and active retail trading week for many South African retailers and consumers. According to Standard Bank, one of the country’s largest credit card providers, Black Friday transactions increased by 13% year on year, while “Cyber Monday” transactions grew by a 16% on a year on year comparative basis, while the value of online purchases increased by 21%.
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• Standard Bank reasonably satisfied with CSA’s planned remedial actions to address stakeholder concerns

  JOHANNESBURG – 3 DECEMBER 2019: Standard Bank concluded a productive meeting with Cricket South Africa last night amid reported governance and conduct challenges that have tarnished the image of cricket in South Africa.

  Standard Bank gravely concerned about developments at Cricket South Africa (CSA)

  JOHANNESBURG – 2 DECEMBER 2019: As a major sponsor of the South African men’s national cricket team, Standard Bank will meet CSA today in the wake of governance and conduct media reports which have brought the name of cricket into disrepute.

  Standard Bank sees 13% increase in card activity this Black Friday

  02 December 2019: According to Standard Bank, South Africa’s largest credit card provider, this year’s Black Friday sales statistics showed an increase compared to 2018.

  Standard Bank wins The Banker Bank of the Year South Africa award for 2019

  JOHANESBURG, 29 NOVEMBER 2019: Standard Bank Group has been recognised once again for its accomplishments over the past year. This time round, the bank has secured prestigious country awards in South Africa, Lesotho, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Angola in the Bank of the Year awards for 2019.
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• The passing of Sir Donald Gordon

  We are saddened by the passing of Sir Donald Gordon on 21 November 2019.
  Sir Donald Gordon’s contributions to our country as an entrepreneur, corporate leader and philanthropist are immeasurable and enduring.

  Standard Bank Expresses Deepest Sympathies to KZN Flood Victims

  Johannesburg, November 18 – Standard Bank has sent its heartfelt condolences to those who have been hurt, displaced or lost loved ones as a result of the catastrophic weather conditions in KwaZulu-Natal.

  Standard Bank confident about SA’s economic prospects as reforms take hold

  NEW YORK, 14 NOVEMBER 2019: Standard Bank’s Corporate and Investment Banking Chief Executive, Kenny Fihla, has expressed optimism about South Africa’s long-term economic trajectory, driven by a reform agenda that casts the country on an accelerating growth path.

  International trade is an opportunity to grow local businesses says Standard Bank

  Given the ongoing concerns around a rising budget deficit, continued unemployment and slowing GDP growth, facilitating economic opportunity remains a key imperative for the South African economy.

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• Africa’s free-trade area is a game-changer that could strengthen the continent’s ties with China

  The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) could bolster the continent’s trade and investment ties with China and kickstart its industrialisation.

  Standard Bank ups its customer experience game

  Standard Bank Group has appointed two more agencies to consolidate its customer engagement efforts in a bold digital push to win in the increasingly competitive client experience economy.

  SA Tomorrow Investment Conference in US to drive investment into SA

  The JSE and its partners, UBS, Standard Bank and Old Mutual, are hosting the 7th Annual South Africa Tomorrow Investor Conference in New York next week to showcase South African institutions and listed companies to investors in the US.

  Standard Bank clears confusion around data scheme

  Standard Bank acknowledges the decision by the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) on a customer complaint regarding a specific data package on offer.