Standard Bank named Africa’s Best Private Bank

These accolades reaffirm our position as a leader in the private banking segment, both through our business strength and our deep understanding of clients’ evolving financial needs.

Through a mix of onshore, offshore, and trans-regional solutions, we help clients grow, preserve, and transfer wealth with confidence. Its capabilities are designed to provide clarity and opportunity in a complex world, empowering individuals and families to diversify investments, protect assets and expand across borders.

At the heart of this achievement lies our purpose: Africa is our home; we drive her growth. This commitment guides every innovation, relationship and solution. By combining digital capabilities with the expertise of relationship managers, we deliver personalised, forward-looking wealth solutions across Africa and beyond.

“Recognition from 2 globally respected platforms reinforces our strength as a business and our ability to deliver exceptional experiences to this discerning client segment, but the greatest reward lies in the trust our clients place in us every day. These accolades inspire us to keep innovating, keep listening and keep delivering solutions that matter,” said Ben Mensah, Head, Private Bank Africa Regions.

As we celebrate these achievements, we remain focused on what truly drives us: helping clients thrive and shaping a future where Africa’s growth story continues to inspire the world.

Other awards that Standard Bank Private Banking have proudly received this year include the following:

• 2025 Euromoney Private Banking Awards
  • Best International Private Bank in Tanzania, Zambia and Malawi
  • Best Private Bank in Africa for High-net-worth Clients
  • Best Private Bank in Africa for Family Office Services
  • Best Private Bank in Africa for Digital Solutions
• Global Private Banker’s Global Private Banking Innovation Awards 2025
  • Best Private Bank in Angola
• PMR: Best Private Bank in Africa