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Your Guide to the 2025 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz
/ 23 September 2025

Your Guide to the 2025 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz

With its star-studded lineup, daring collaborations, and vibrant atmosphere, the 2025 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz is more than just music – it’s a full cultural experience like no other. For the first time in two decades, the festival will run for three days on all stages, from September 26 to 28, at the Sandton […]

Time magazine recognises Standard Bank in world’s best companies for second consecutive year
/ 11 September 2025

Time magazine recognises Standard Bank in world’s best companies for second consecutive year

Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank by assets, has been recognised in TIME Magazine’s World’s Best Companies 2025 for a second consecutive year, reinforcing its position as a leading financial institution. The Group was ranked first in the banking and financial services industry in South Africa, and 77th in the same industry globally. TIME’s World’s […]

The art of giving: How South Africans are keeping their causes alive
/ 7 August 2025

The art of giving: How South Africans are keeping their causes alive

The growing awareness of South Africa’s social challenges, from limited access to health care and quality education to water and food insecurity, is making the country’s wealthiest rethink the idea of legacy. Philanthropic giving in South Africa is shifting from once‑off generosity to structured, strategic and often anonymous efforts to drive long‑term transformation. Nokuzola Cossie, […]

Standard Bank sweeps the board at 2025 Euromoney awards
/ 25 July 2025

Standard Bank sweeps the board at 2025 Euromoney awards

Standard Bank has once again demonstrated its leadership as the best bank in South Africa and Africa after receiving 26 accolades across its continental footprint at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025. At an awards ceremony hosted in London, Standard Bank was recognised for its excellence in corporate & investment banking, customer experience, SME banking […]

Standard Bank’s Keep Growing campaign: A promise to embrace the journey of growth with customers
/ 15 July 2025

Standard Bank’s Keep Growing campaign: A promise to embrace the journey of growth with customers

Standard Bank has launched its new “Keep Growing” brand campaign, a powerful affirmation of the bank’s purpose: “Africa is our home, we drive her growth”. The advertising campaign, which launches with a brand advert in the South African market, champions the limitless potential of the African continent, its people and communities – recognising that every […]

Standard Bank launches Southern Africa’s first Shari’ah-compliant overdraft
/ 27 June 2025

Standard Bank launches Southern Africa’s first Shari’ah-compliant overdraft

Africa’s biggest lender, Standard Bank, has launched the first-ever Shari’ah-compliant overdraft facility in Southern Africa, marking a transformative milestone for Islamic Finance on the continent. Designed to empower business owners with more Shari’ah-compliant solutions, the product adds to a long list of Standard Bank’s innovative solutions to meet the unique needs of Africa’s growing demand […]

Standard Bank Strengthens Commitment To Leading A Just Energy Transition For Africa With Updated Sustainable Finance Targets
/ 1 April 2025

Standard Bank Strengthens Commitment To Leading A Just Energy Transition For Africa With Updated Sustainable Finance Targets

Standard Bank, a leader in Africa’s energy and infrastructure development, is proud to announce changes to its sustainable finance mobilisation targets aimed at maximising positive impact and supporting the decarbonisation of Africa’s economies. The revised targets emphasise Standard Bank’s commitment to leading energy and infrastructure development on the continent. In 2022, Standard Bank set a […]