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Real estate defies expectations as the sector demonstrates stability across subsectors in Africa. - writes Adeniyi Adeleye, our Head of Real Estate Finance for Africa Regions. #GrowingAfrica Read and learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dbKvZ9Fd #RealEstate #RealEstateFinance

Following the #SATomorrow2024 conference, Standard Bank Deputy Group Chief Executive Kenny Fihla spoke with CNBC Africa to discuss South Africa’s essential role as a gateway to Africa’s growing markets. #GrowingAfrica Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/dGv-5nmt  

On day two of the Financial Times Africa Summit in London, Elizabeth Muchemi Rintari shared valuable insights on the topic of Blended Finance: “#Infrastructure and #energy are key goals for Standard Bank, and Blended Finance has been a very useful tool for us to succeed across the continent. It’s important that we get involved with the big projects – as well as helping our clients in Africa, whether they are Corporates or Sovereigns to attract capital at a cost that is sustainable.” #GrowingAfrica #FTAfrica #FTAfricaSummit

The modernisation of South Africa’s power market is significant, argues Rentia van Tonder, our Head of Power, but it’s only a footnote in a story of regional and global economic transformation. Read her full article here: https://lnkd.in/dhv_eZ9E If you are attending this year’s AIX: Power & Renewables conference taking place in London, 29-30 October, Rentia is also attending and she is available to engage more on this in person. #Energy #Infrastructure

We are excited to partner with Cresco Group to conduct a comprehensive Energy Market Assessment Report for South Africa. Together, our goal is to pave the way towards achieving a future where 50% of South Africa’s total energy needs are met through renewable sources by 2040.   This collaboration focuses on mapping current market dynamics, identifying investment opportunities, and supporting sustainable #energy policies that will drive a clean, resilient energy #infrastructure for South Africa.   If you are attending this year’s AIX: Power & Renewables conference taking place in London, 29-30 October, our subject-matter-experts are also attending and they are available to engage more on this report in person. The report is also available here: https://lnkd.in/gCcxRNbk #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy

We’re honoured that SmartNudge, our B2B recommendation engine, has been chosen as a runner-up for the 2024 Gartner Eye on Innovation Awards for Financial Services! https://gtnr.it/2024EOI_FS #GartnerIT Gartner for IT. SmartNudge is a B2B recommendation engine developed by Standard Bank. It empowers you with opportunities and highlights risks, specific to your business, that were previously deeply locked in data. John Mukomberanwa Craig Ebden

Standard Bank is proud to sponsor The Financial Times Africa Summit, where we join a prestigious lineup of #policymakers, business leaders, financiers and visionaries for crucial dialogues and networking on transforming Africa's challenges into opportunities. #GrowingAfrica Standard Bank sits at the heart of this transformation, networked across 20 sub-Saharan and key financial centres around the world. #FTAfricaSummit

Justin Milo, our Head of #Trade & Working Capital for South Africa, recently presented at a conference hosted by The Association of Corporate Treasurers of Southern Africa (ACTSA). Justin presented on the topic of “leveraging the treasurer’s toolkit to enable smart corporate treasuries”. The presentation was adapted from Standard Bank’s Treasurer’s Toolkit and provided insights into the concept and drivers of Smart Corporate Treasuries.    Reflecting on the conference, Justin remarked that “The ACTSA conference was a great opportunity to connect with our customers and industry players, with #digitization, #treasury optimization, sustainability and the personal reflections of treasurers coming through as the key themes and points of discussion on the day”. #GrowingAfrica Learn more about our Treasurer’s Toolkit and Smart Corporate Treasuries here: https://lnkd.in/d3dEv-sw

We are delighted to have acted as a sole financial advisor to Old Mutual Limited Private Equity, as the management of Chill Beverages International Pty Ltd and INHLE BEVERAGES SA on the sale of their shares to Alterra Capital Partners, Mineworkers Investment Company (MIC) and Admaius Capital Partners. Led by a highly skilled management team, the business has demonstrated a strong ability to create market-leading brands, and its current portfolio includes brands such as Score energy drink, Fitch & Leedes mixers and Chateau Del Rei canned perlé sparkling wine. At Standard Bank, we believe that the Food and Beverage sector is one of the major contributors to our country’s economy, and we believe that this transaction will contribute to the growth of the sector. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dZv2YtYt Sean Wegerhoff Chumani Kula Nazeem Mohamed Siphosethu N. John Steyn Niel Botha Michael Dempster Meleron Ramsamy CA(SA) 

We are honoured to attend the 2024 #SATomorrow Conference, where South African institutions and listed companies will present the nation’s dynamic investment potential to the U.S. investor community. #GrowingAfrica As the largest bank on the continent by assets, Standard Bank is committed to driving Africa's growth, and we believe that South Africa continues to be an important gateway to African markets.