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    Standard Bank Group is a financial institution that offers banking and financial services to individuals, businesses, institutions and corporations in Africa and abroad.

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    All our products and services are based on a set of values that uphold the empowerment of our customers. Both internally, and in daily engagement with the our clients we foster transparency, innovation, accountability and superior service.
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    We ensure that all our services and products across borders are compliant with local legislation wherever we go. As we grow in Africa, we will continue to review our systems and processes according to the best possible compliance and risk management skills.
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    Standard Bank is not an abstract legal entity. We are our people.

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    We aim to offer universal banking capabilities to individuals, small-to medium-sized businesses, corporates, financial institutions and internationals.

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    We drive sustainable and inclusive economic growth in Africa. To ensure our commitment to making a positive and lasting impact, we have developed a framework of initiatives and objectives towards long-term social, economic and environmental upliftment.

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    Our sponsorship initiatives promote community upliftment through the support of sporting, art and music events, teams, festivals and clinics. We strive to nurture growing talents and to aid local communities to grow in their chosen fields.
    We are proud to be a part of what’s happening in Africa. By fostering growth opportunities on the continent, we believe that hands across borders will continue to strengthen business in Africa.
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    We are a universal bank and full- service financial group offering transactional banking, saving, borrowing, lending, investment, insurance, risk management, wealth management and advisory services.

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    • Overview We have supported our clients, employees and communities for more than 156 years, with a presence in 20 African countries and in key global markets. During the COVID-19 pandemic, our priority remains the same Learn More
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    Leadership | 24 Mar 2020
    We're here for you as we face this pandemic
    Our teams are ready to serve our individual, business and corporate clients as usual. While doing everything we can to keep our staff and clients safe, and to flatten the curve, we have also taken all the necessary steps to ensure that our essential services will be able to function.
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    Peoples health and lives come first - Sim
    Leadership | 24 Mar 2020
    We're here for you as we face this pandemic
    Our teams are ready to serve our individual, business and corporate clients as usual. While doing everything we can to keep our staff and clients safe, and to flatten the curve, we have also taken all the necessary steps to ensure that our essential services will be able to function.
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Overview
Who we are
Who we are
Our Group at a Glance
Our Values and Code of Ethics
Corporate Governance
Our Leadership
Our Structure
Why we matter
Why we matter
Our Impact
Our Sponsorships
Our Achievements
Milestone timeline
What we do
What we do
Our Business
Corporate and Investment Banking
Personal and Business Banking
Wealth
Whats happening
Whats happening
Voices of Resilience
Overview
Putting people first
Clients show their resilience
Forging human solidarity
Charting a new path
Newsroom
Covid-19
Campaigns
African Women's Leadership Fund Initiative
It Can Be
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Supporting creative and athletic excellence

Our sponsorships

Our sponsorship initiatives focus on community upliftment, the arts and sport.

How our sponsorships work

Our sponsorship initiatives provide a platform for us to engage with the community and support growth in music, the arts, performing arts and sports. Through festivals, educational clinics and athletic events, we can nurture young talent and help communities grow.

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Our sponsorship initiatives are based on community growth and development.
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Arts and Culture

Standard Bank has a proud 30 year legacy of investing in the arts in Africa. And we continue to finance a variety of creative projects.

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Sports

We contribute to sports initiatives that foster training and growth in young enthusiasts across African communities

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Standard Bank Group establishes Africa’s first Hedera network node
Partnerships 24 February 2021
Standard Bank Group establishes Africa’s first Hedera network node
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The fisherwomen of Uganda
Sustainability 16 February 2021
The fisherwomen of Uganda
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AfCFTA provides an opportunity to empower women farmers
Development 11 February 2021
AfCFTA provides an opportunity to empower women farmers By: Linda Manda, Sector Head of Agribusiness, Corporate and Investment Banking, at Standard Bank
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