Standard Bank Group

Next week our Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking division will be hosting the inaugural African Markets Conference (AMC) where we will bring together a mix of policymakers, business leaders, financiers, and government representatives from the continent to chart ways of maximising our existing ties. “We are confident that this inaugural AMC will be a call to action to increase intracontinental trade, improve the ease of transacting on the continent and showcase the vast investment opportunities on the continent which have traditionally been areas of concern,” – Zaid Moola, Deputy Head of Global Markets. #GrowingAfrica To see a list of distinguished speakers and panellists that we have lined up, visit our website here: https://bit.ly/4hi4gpe

Standard Bank, through our Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking division, is gearing up to host its first African Markets Conference (AMC). The conference, which will be held in Cape Town next week, is a key element of Standard Bank’s drive to improve integration and ease of doing business across the continent. The team will be hosting Ministers of Finance, Central Bank Governors, Treasury officials, global and African investment funds/vehicles, pension funds, insurance companies, DFIs, and SWFs. The conference will also encompass strategic panel discussions made up of diverse representative groupings, including regulators, government representatives, and influential people drawn from across the continent. To watch our LinkedIn live streaming of the conference, click here: https://lnkd.in/ddZE6sSi  

Given the challenges South Africa’s infrastructure faces, the B20 South Africa can serve as a catalyst for collaboration and innovation between the global business community and the South African government in financing infrastructure projects. Ndivhuho Netshitenzhe, Senior Economist at STANLIB Asset Management, shares insights on how the B20 offers government an opportunity to leverage its global diplomatic networks. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3XUkpu8 #GrowingAfrica

WATCH: In 2024, Africa Regions once again contributed just over 40% to group headline earnings. Deputy Chief Executive, Kenny Fihla, delves into the strong operational performance of Africa Regions, highlighting key growth opportunities and the factors driving success. #SBGResults Read more: https://bit.ly/43KnGQq

WATCH: Reflecting on the 2024 annual results, Group CE, Sim Tshabalala shares insights into the main drivers behind the bank's performance this year. #SBGResults Read more: https://bit.ly/43KnGQq

Arno Daehnke, Chief Finance and Value Management Officer, shared insights on the Group’s 2024 annual results performance, highlighting Standard Bank Group’s recorded headline earnings. In addition, Arno Daehnke highlighted the strong annual results performance, affirming that our business remains diversified, resilient, and growing. #SBGResults    Read more:  https://bit.ly/43KnGQq 

Reflecting on our 2024 annual results, Group CE, Sim Tshabalala shared how our diverse operations across 26 countries have delivered strong constant currency growth across our businesses. He also reflected on the continued growth of our headline earnings, and progress achieved over the past several years. The group remains on track to deliver on its 2025 strategy and targets. #SBGResults    Read more:  https://bit.ly/43KnGQq

We’re proud to announce our 2024 annual results. Standard Bank Group has reported R45bn of headline earnings and a return on equity of 18.5%. This performance is underpinned by continued balance sheet growth, lower credit impairment charges and flat costs in the banking franchise. We remain optimistic about Africa’s growth. #SBGResults Read more: https://bit.ly/43KnGQq

Our Group Chief Executive, Sim Tshabalala joined global business leaders at the B20 launch in Cape Town, South Africa. As the official business engagement group of the G20, the B20 unites influential voices to help shape global economic policy. In a recent interview with SEMAFOR, Sim emphasised that, in a fragmented world, G20 and B20 serve as important platforms for Africa and the global business community. #GrowingAfrica Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/41EO2AH

On Thursday, 13 March 2025, we will announce our Annual Results for the year ending 31 December 2024. This is an opportunity to reflect on the past year, share key insights, and hear from our leadership team. Stay connected by following #SBGResults and watch our social media pages for updates. #GrowingAfrica