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• Central Bank of Nigeria investigation regarding client remittances by Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC relating to MTN Nigeria Communications Limited

  JOHANNESBURG, 30 August 2018: Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC acknowledges receipt of a letter on 29 August from the Central Bank of Nigeria informing it of its decision in relation to the above matter.

  Standard Bank turns tweets into stationery with Tweet Machine campaign

  30 August 2018 - Standard Bank to launch first of its kind social campaign on Twitter to show that inspiring and positive tweets can be turned into tangible educational tools

  Standard Bank reports solid results for the six months ended 30 June 2018

  Sim Tshabalala, Standard Bank Group CEO says: “Our focus on Africa is – and will remain – our main source of sustainable competitive advantage.”

  Renminbi presents Africa with cost and efficiency advantages

  JOHANNESBURG, 1 AUGUST 2018: As Africa’s relationship with China matures and deepens, the use of the Renminbi as a medium of exchange holds the potential to increase the efficiency and reduce the risk

• STANDARD BANK PIONEERS GAME-CHANGING AFRICAN TRADE GATHERING

  Standard Bank has escalated its highly successful trans-regional trade and business conferences into a broadly inclusive pan-African initiative aimed at driving collective growth across the continent.

  STANDARD BANK IN CONJUNCTION WITH 25 BANKS HAVE PARTNERED WITH THE UNITED NATIONS TO DEVELOP RESPONSIBLE BANKING PRINCIPLES

  Twenty-six leading banks from 5 continents are re-defining banks’ purpose and business models to align the sector with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement

  STANDARD BANK BUILDS WEST AFRICAN PRESENCE WITH BANK LAUNCH IN COTE D’IVOIRE

  In a further step to cementing its presence in the Francophone West Africa region, Africa’s largest bank, Standard Bank has opened a fully licensed bank focussing on the needs of Corporate and Investment banking clients in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

  Standard Bank reports strong results for the year ended 31 December 2017

  Standard Bank Group’s financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2017 was strong. The group delivered 14% growth in headline earnings to R26.3 billion and ROE improved to 17.1% from 15.3% in 2016. The group’s capital position remained robust, with a CET1 ratio of 13.5%.

  While 2018 Budget will weigh on the consumer, some green shoots are appearing for the economy, says Standard Bank

  This year’s Budget comes amid significant political change, with the prospect of another ratings downgrade still looming over the economy.

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  The Standard Bank Group congratulates Mr Cyril Ramaphosa on his election as President of the Republic of South Africa.

  Johannesburg, 15 February 2018: President Ramaphosa has taken on an immense responsibility and faces many daunting and urgent challenges.

  Standard Bank partners with UnionPay International

  Johannesburg, 5 February 2018: In a dual development set to transform Africa’s access to China as well as simplify the ability of Chinese to transact in Africa.

  Standard Bank Group Statement on supplier relationships

  Johannesburg, 2017-10-06: South Africans are, rightly, very concerned by the evidence of serious and widespread corruption in our country.

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  Standard Bank announces Executive Director Role Changes

  Johannesburg, 12 September 2017: Following a carefully planned management succession process Standard Bank Group announces changes to its current joint-group chief executive structure.

  Looking to the future this Africa Day

  The last two decades have seen unprecedented levels of growth in Africa. While much of this can be explained by rapid changes in technology, growth-oriented government policy and the advance of democracy, the hard work and vision of ordinary Africans have played a critical role....

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