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“As a successful individual you require a global wealth management service which meets your needs. We offer a private banking service, which evolves with your changing financial requirements and aspirations”
Standard Bank South Africa extends banking hours and offers extended holiday banking
19 December 2011
To continue meeting the needs of its customers, select Standard Bank outlets across
South Africa have extended their banking hours from 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday
and from 7am to 1pm on Saturdays. During the extended hours, select sales, services
and enquiries will be available.
Standard Bank South Africa bucks industry trends going easy on 2012 price increases
14 December 2011
Standard Bank South Africa will buck industry trends by not increasing its pricing
structure in January 2012 for its personal banking customers and making only marginal
increases for business banking clients.
Standard Bank Group partners effort to light up lives of Mexicos poor
12 December 2011
A project in Mexico to reduce the impact of poverty through distribution of energy
efficient light bulbs to 12-million of the poorest homes has secured carbon finance
through the signing of a royalty agreement between Cool nrg and the Mexican government.
The Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd signs USD275m threeyear term loan facility in Taiwan
12 December 2011
The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited (SBSA) today announced the successful
securing of a USD275 million loan facility from a consortium of Taiwanese and International
Banks. Speaking from Taipei, Craig Bond, Chief Executive of Standard Bank China
said, "This three-year term loan facility is to be used for general corporate purposes
by SBSA with a primary focus, but not limited to, trade related financing."
Standard Bank South Africa customers benefit from debit card online payment options
9 December 2011
Credit and cheque cards have traditionally been the choice when making online or
remote purchases. Now, a new patented service called payD allows debit card users
to also make remote or online purchases.
Standard Bank Group awarded Best Foreign Bank in Russian Precious Metals Market
9 December 2011
Standard Bank Group's expertise in the commodities sector has been recognised by
an award from the Russian Bullion Market Association for Best Foreign Bank in the
Russian precious metals market.
Standard Bank Group introduces the Southern Sudanese pound to forex offerings
8 December 2011
Standard Bank Group has added a 79th currency to its forex product suite: the Southern
Sudanese pound (SSP). This follows the news that South Sudan gained independence
from Sudan, on 9 July 2011.
Asia Pacific Programme of Activities off the ground for Standard Bank Group and CarbonSoft
08 December 2011
The partnership between Standard Bank Group and CarbonSoft, the London-based open
source carbon-trading platform, have announced their first Asia Pacific Programme
of Activities (PoA) for Light Emiting Diode (LED) lighting projects under the Clean
Development Mechanism (CDM).
Standard Bank Group again the best performer on JSE Socially Responsible Investment Index
06 December 2011
Standard Bank Group has been listed as a best performer on the Johannesburg Stock
Exchange (JSE) Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) Index in the low environmental
impact category. It is one of only six organisations to achieve this ranking for
five consecutive years.
Standard Bank Group secures US85 million syndicated financing for Helios Towers Tanzania
06 December 2011
Standard Bank Group is pleased to announce the successful completion of a senior
secured syndicated financing worth US$85million for Helios Towers Tanzania Ltd ("HTT"),
a subsidiary of Helios Towers Africa Ltd ("HTA"), to finance the next phase of its
network of telecommunications towers across Tanzania.
Standard Bank Group launches scoping study on regional grid emissions for southern Africa power pool
5 December 2011
Africa accounts for less than 2% of the 3 395 projects registered under the Clean
Development Mechanism (CDM), compared with 46% in China.
Standard Bank Group named Bank of the Year in Africa
01 December 2011
Standard Bank Group (SBG) has been named 2011 Bank of the Year in Africa and Best
Bank in four African countries by The Banker, the leading journal of the global
banking industry.
Standard Bank Group expands its insurance offering
30 November 2011
SStandard Bank Group's insurance offerings to South Africans has breached the 4-million
policy mark, offering insurance cover for household, credit life, funeral cover
and homeowners insurance. Standard Bank has paid out more than R5-billion in claims
on credit life and funeral policies since inception.
Standard Bank named Bank of the Year in Africa
30 November 2011
Standard Bank has been named 2011 Bank of the Year in Africa and Best Bank in four
African countries by The Banker, the leading journal of the global banking industry.
Standard Bank Group injects additional capital into South Africas first mass greening project
28 November 2011
Following up on its enablement through carbon credits of South Africa's first mass
greening project - the equipping of 70 000 low-income households in Nelson Mandela
Bay (in Eastern Cape province) with solar water heating systems - Standard Bank
Group is to make available some R22-million for use by local service providers and
manufacturers of the systems to assist with continued roll-out of the project.
ICBC opens first African representative office in Cape Town
25 November 2011
The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) has officially opened its first
representative office in Africa, aimed at deepening the ties between China and Africa.
Standard Bank is most trusted company in South Africa
21 November 2011
Standard Bank Group has been acknowledged as the most trusted company in South Africa
in the annual Ask Afrika Trust Barometer Survey.
Agriculture activity in Africa set to explode as food becomes worlds new oil
18 November 2011
With food expected to become the "new oil" of the 21st century, Africa's agricultural
output is set for explosive growth in coming decades. as the continent's largely
untapped potential gains elevated attention, writes Standard Bank Group research
analyst Simon Freemantle in his latest report in a series about key trends that
will change Africa.
Standard Bank Investor Services launches Tanzania as part of its subSaharan regional custody offering
16 November 2011
Standard Bank Group has incorporated the Tanzanian market into its Regional Custody
Network. The development of the custody product in Tanzania reflects growing investment
interest in the market driven by Initial Public Offerings.
Africa partnership uses carbon credits to fund 14 development projects
14 November 2011
Standard Bank Group is facilitating grants to numerous projects across Africa. Projects
range from providing poor women in Burkina Faso with non-fossil fuelled cooking
stoves, setting up urban composting in Mozambique, rolling out solar heaters in
Mauritius to financing a small hydro-electric scheme and a wind energy facility
in Kenya.
South Africas securitisation issuances set to top R25bn in 2012
10 November 2011
The South African securitisation market is expected to continue on an upward trend
in 2012, with total issuance volumes anticipated at about R25 billion, as investor
confidence in the instrument returns.
Standard Bank Group supports bidders in the Renewable Energy IPP procurement process
7 November 2011
Standard Bank Group has underwritten approximately R12-billion of debt on various
wind and solar mandates.
Standard Bank Groups US130m loan to help boost Sierra Leones recovery
4 November 2011
Standard Bank Group (SBG) has entered into two five-year loan deals totaling US$130-million,
which will help boost the Sierra Leone economy. It has backed African Minerals Ltd's
(AML) development of the first phase of the Tonkolili iron ore project, which in
the past few days saw the first shipment of iron ore from the mine to China successfully
completed.
Standard Bank Group facilitates Namibian governments landmark US500m Eurobond
4 November 2011
Standard Bank Group (SBG) has partnered the Namibian government in the issue of
its debut US$500-million, 10-year Eurobond, as sub-Saharan sovereigns increasingly
tap into international capital markets.
Standard Bank Group and Sable Chemicals to complete first Clean Development Mechanismproject in Zimbabwe
3 November 2011
Standard Bank Group has successfully contracted with, what is expected to be, the
first Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) project in Zimbabwe. The project for Sable
Chemicals, a fertilizer manufacturer, will be one of only a handful of nitrous oxide
abatement projects on the African continent.
Explosion in internet and mobile phone usage to lift African economies
31 October 2011
Mobile phone subscriptions, internet and social media usage in Africa are expected
to continue surging to record levels in the next five years. This will occur as
the continent's people vigorously embrace communication technologies, writes Standard
Bank Group (SBG) research analyst Simon Freemantle in his latest in a series of
reports about key trends that will change Africa.
Standard Bank Group ranked South Africas greenest company
27 October 2011
Standard Bank Group has been ranked South Africa's "greenest" company in the 2011
Newsweek Green Rankings.
New BRIC alternative for latest structured deposit offering
27 October 2011
Standard Bank Jersey Limited and Standard Bank Isle of Man Limited, members of Standard
Bank Group, have launch the latest in a series of award-winning structured products.
Quantum PLUS 7 is designed to return the initial capital deposited along with a
competitive rate of interest on half the deposit while the other half provides for
exposure to stock market growth.
Standard Bank Group helps sustain South Africas homeowners market
27 October 2011
Standard Bank Group continues to support the South African housing market by financing
almost half of all new home loans originated by local banks in the past year. This
has helped provide much needed stability and liquidity to the local residential
property market.
Standard Bank Group wins outstanding leadership awards
24 October 2011
Standard Bank Group has received the Leadership in Arts Award at the CNBC All Africa
Business Leader Awards. In addition, Sim Tshabalala, Deputy Chief Excutive of the
group and Chief Executive of Standard Bank South Africa, was presented with the
Business Success in Africa Award.
More than 50% of African people will live in towns and cities by 2040
24 October 2011
Trend will propel African economies to higher growth
New university account deepens Standard Bank Groups roots in Port Elizabeth
24 October 2011
Port Elizabeth's Nelson Mandela Metro University (NMMU) has awarded Standard Bank
Group, the tender to provide transactional banking services to the university for
the next five years. This South African university is giving the bank the opportunity
to strengthen its presence in the province where it was founded.
Standard Bank Group does USD15m convertible debenture transaction with Pacific Iron
24 October 2011
Standard Bank Group, in partnership with Pareto Commodities LLC (Houston), is pleased
to announce the closing of a USD15-million convertible debenture financing with
Pacific Iron, as part of a larger USD44.3-million financing. The debentures are
convertible into 15-million common shares of Standard Bank Group's election or upon
an initial public offering of Pacific Iron and have a tenor of up to three years.
This currently represents approximately a 14.38% equity interest on a fully diluted
basis.
Standard Bank Group in drive to ease access to credit for South African consumers
19 October 2011
Standard Bank Group expects growth in credit extension by South African banks to
households and businesses to slow in coming months due to a deteriorating economic
growth outlook.
Private equity firms turn to Africa
19 October 2011
Private equity funds are expected to play an increasing role in investments flows
into Africa in the next 12 months as they seek new growth opportunities outside
the depressed markets of developed countries, according to Brian Marshall, Director
of Diversified Lending and Leverage at Standard Bank Group.
Standard Bank Group reaffirms confidence in Nigeria
14 October 2011
Nigeria's economic vibrancy is impressive, reflected in the economic growth that
Nigeria continues to record.
Africas population to explode to 2bn by 2050 accelerate pace of economic growth
6 October 2011
Sub-Saharan Africa's population is expected to hit the 2-billion mark in the next
four decades, which will result in more than a fifth of the world population being
African, according to Standard Bank Group (SBG) research analyst Simon Freemantle.
Standard Bank Group acknowledged as Best Investment Bank in Africa
7 October 2011
Standard Bank Group (SBG) has affirmed its status as one of Africa's leading corporate
and investment banks, having being acknowledged as the Best Investment Bank in Africa
for 2011 in the annual EMEA Finance magazine awards.
Standard Bank Group and Xiangguang announce registration of Xiangguang Copper Productson LME
4 October 2011
Xiangguang Copper Co Ltd, China's biggest privately held copper smelter, has been
accorded LME registration, becoming the first private Chinese copper producer listed
on the world's largest and most well-known metals exchange market. Standard Bank
Group (SBG) has sponsored the registration of Xiangguang's copper cathode with the
LME, making it the eighth Chinese copper company registered on the LME.
Estate planning
28 September 2011
It is, of course, tempting to concentrate on the current rather than the future;
to prioritise what needs doing now as opposed to putting in place foundations for
what might be of use in the future. When one has obtained a certain degree of financial
independence, however, such short-termism may be costly.
Standard Bank Group takes top accolades during Washington summit season
28 September 2011
Standard Bank Group (SBG) has scooped a series of accolades, including African Bank
of the Year, in the current financial sector awards season that coincided with the
annual meetings of International Monetary Fund and World Bank in Washington DC.
Standard Bank Group cements relationships with Old Mutual Finance
3 October 2011
Standard Bank Group (SBG) is providing an additional R1.5-billion facility to Old
Mutual Finance, Old Mutual's consumer finance business. Standard Bank Group is sole
debt underwriter in the deal.
Standard Bank Group continues to support Zambian copper belt
30 September 2011
Standard Bank Group (SBG) has provided a US$500m bridge finance facility to Konkola
Copper Mines plc (KCM) that will be used to refinance shareholder loans from parent
Vedanta Resources plc. In addition, Standard Bank Group is also mandated to arrange
and underwrite a US$700m term loan facility to fund investment that will turn the
Zambian copper miner into one of the world's leading copper producers, and provide
further impetus for growth in the Zambian economy.
Standard Bank Group takes top accolades during Washington summit season
28 September 2011
Standard Bank Group (SBG) has scooped a series of accolades, including African Bank
of the Year, in the current financial sector awards season that coincided with the
annual meetings of International Monetary Fund and World Bank in Washington DC.
Standard Bank Group and BMW Financial Services establish R10bn securitisation programme
27 September 2011
Standard Bank Group has successfully established a R10-billion securitisation programme
called SuperDrive Investments for BMW Financial Services South Africa. It simultaneously
issued the first tranche of R2-billion to local institutional investors earlier
this month.
Standard Bank Group celebrates 500th Africa branch outside South Africa
21 September 2011
The Nigerian town of Ajao Estate has become home to Standard Bank Group's (SBG)
500th branch in Africa (outside of South Africa) as the group's growth strategy
gains further traction across the continent.
Standard Bank Group and ICBC announce cooperation agreements to support Chinas growing trade with emerging markets
20 September 2011
Standard Bank Group (SBG) and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) signed
two agreements that further entrench their already successful business cooperation.
The agreements underscore the increasing internationalization of the banking sector
in China and the key role played by partnerships, such as the long-standing cooperation
between Standard Bank Group and ICBC.
African markets navigating slowing global growth currents
16 September 2011
Standard Bank Group says that the downward pressure on global economic growth will
almost certainly impact the growth outlook for the African continent.
Investors sweet on Africas sugar potential
8 September 2011
Sugar production in many African countriesis gaining momentum, driven by increasing
local demand, export demand, firmer prices and favourable European Union tariffs,
says Standard Bank Group's Head of Investment Banking for Africa, Helmut Engelbrecht.
Standard Bank Group increases flexibility for farmers on grain price hedging
16 September 2011
Standard Bank Group now provides South Africa's grain farmers with greater flexibility
regarding price hedging. This is done by providing production loans against the
cession of price contracts negotiated by farmers with reputable off-takers rather
than insisting that farmers hedge through Standard Bank Group.
Competitive salaries are key to fighting poverty
6 September 2011
Standard Bank Group Chief Executive Jacko Maree has committed 10% of his taxable
income towards helping needy black scholars receive an excellent education. He will
be doing this every year, at least for as long as the current personal tax structure
remains broadly unaltered.
EAIF provides US15m senior debt to Tower Power Abeokuta in Nigeria
2 September 2011
The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) has committed US$15-million of senior
secured debt to Tower Power Abeokuta Limited to facilitate the construction of a
12MW gas-fired combined heat and power station in Abeokuta, Nigeria.
Africa trade using Chinas currency set to reach US100bn
29 August 2010
The steady internationalisation of China's renminbi will see at least 40%, or US$100-billion,
of China's trade with Africa being made using the currency unit by 2015, according
to research just published by Standard Bank Group.
Mogale City account extends Standard Bank Groups share of municipal banking
23 August 2011
Standard Bank Group has won the contract to bank yet another of South Africa's municipalities.
It is Mogale City, which is one of the largest in Gauteng province.
Standard Bank Group launches its Africa Commodity Index ETN
18 August 2011
Standard Bank Group has launched its Africa commodity exchange traded note (ETN)
based on the developed Standard Bank Africa Commodity Index. The commodity ETN,
which is listed on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange, will give investors access
to the underlying Africa Commodity Index and with that the performance of four commodity
sub-sectors, namely base metals, precious metals, energy and agriculture.
Standard Bank Group delivers positive earnings growth in first half 2011
11 August 2011
Standard Bank Group (SBG) has turned the corner and delivered positive earnings
growth for the six month period ended 30 June 2011. The group generated headline
earnings of R6,6 billion, up 11% on the corresponding period last year, and headline
earnings per share of 418,4 cents were up 10%.
Standard Bank Group facilitates US250m loan to Tanzanian government
8 August 2011
The Government of Tanzania has secured a US$250-million seven-year loan facility
from a consortium of local and global financiers, led by Stanbic Bank Tanzania and
its parent bank, Standard Bank Group (SBG), to fund development projects such as
road and rural electrification.
ICBC to acquire controlling shareholding in Standard Bank Argentina
5 August 2011
Standard Bank Group and its Argentinean partners have signed an agreement with Industrial
and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), which is a 20% shareholder in Standard Bank
Group, for the sale of a majority stake in Standard Bank Argentina (SBA).
AFC seals US50m bilateral term loan with Standard Bank Group
27 July 2011
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) completed its debut borrowing, a US$50-million
bilateral loan facility with Standard Bank Plc, a member of Standard Bank Group.
China to play a bigger role in Africas construction and infrastructure sectors
21 July 2011
One of the most important areas where China is set to play a bigger role is in the
construction and infrastructure sectors in Africa, according to Jeremy Stevens,
Standard Bank Group's Beijing-based economist. The nature and driver of construction
will change as highly-skilled Chinese companies will increasingly capitalize on
their ability to provide cost-effective infrastructure solutions.
Infrastructure finance the big opportunity in Mozambiques lucrative coal basin
19 July 2011
Mozambique's Moatize coal basin in the country's remote Tete province is considered
the last untapped great coal reserve in the world, but the first great investment
opportunity will be financing the infrastructure needed to get the coal to market.
Standard Bank Group remains Africas top bank in new rankings table
13 July 2011
Standard Bank Group has again been named as Africa's top bank in the The Banker
magazine's 2011 rankings of the world's top banks by their Tier 1 capital. Standard
Bank Group rose from 106th place to 94th place in the list of 1 000 top banks in
the world.
Standard Bank Group loans City of Tshwane R1bn
11 July 2011
Standard Bank Group (SBG) has advanced the City of Tshwane a R1-billion loan to
fund the city's capital expansion projects for the 2010/11 financial year. This
loan is in line with Standard Bank Group's support for public sector investment
in infrastructure.
World Bank investment banker to bolster Standard Bank Groups equities division
7 July 2011
Standard Bank Group has appointed Marcel Mballa-Ekobena as East Africa Head of Equity
Research at SBG Securities. This is a further move by Standard Bank Group to strengthen
itsequity research franchise.
Standard Bank Group joint bookrunner for US250m bond issue for Centrais Eltricas do Par SA
5 July 2011
Standard Bank Group was a leading bank and joint bookrunner in the foreign placement
of US$250-million through the issuance of 144A/Reg. S bonds, by the power distributing
company Centrais Elétricas do Pará S.A. ("Celpa"), a Rede Energia group
company.
Standard Bank Group supports Ugandas booming agriculture sector
1 July 2011
Standard Bank Group will increase its lending to Uganda's agriculture sector this
year and ensure that this adds to the US$25-million already made available by financial
institutions.
Stanbic Bank and Gold Fields sign landmark agreement
29 June 2011
Stanbic Bank in Ghana, a member of the Standard Bank Group (SBG), has closed a US$60-million
senior revolving loandeal with Gold Fields Ghana Limited for the fleet replacement
for its mines at Tarkwa and Abosso. The loan facility has a life span of three years
and it is the single largest transaction closed locally by a mining company within
the last couple of years.
Nigerias Central Bank Governor addresses international investors at Standard Bank Groups African Investors Conference
28 June 2011
Speaking at Standard Bank Group's African Investors Conference, Mr Lamido Sanusi,
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria announced that the one-year restriction
associated with the holding period of the Certificate of Capital Importation (CCI)
in the fixed income market will be lifted on the 1 July 2011.
Standard Bank Group named best trade bank in Africa
21 June 2011
Standard Bank Group has been named best trade bank in sub-Saharan Africa and best
trade bank in South Africa in a poll of businesses trading into and out of Africa.
Standard Bank Group introduces Australian dollar account
21 June 2011
Standard Bank Offshore, a member of Standard Bank Group, has improved its international
banking services for expatriates with the addition of an Australian dollar (AUD)
version of its popular Optimum banking account.
Standard Bank Group on track to boost South Africans lending
21 June 2011
Standard Bank Group expects to grant personal and business loans of more than R50-billion
in South Africa this year as consumers and companies cautiously regain their appetite
for credit, and as the group continues a concerted effort to grow responsible lending.
Finance provided for Brazilian oil and gas exploration and production business
8 June 2011
Standard Bank Plc (a member of Standard Bank Group), working in partnership with
Pareto Commodities LLC (Houston), has provided a USD37.5-million financing package
to Central Brazil Coöperatief U.A. ("Central") and its subsidiaries.
Standard Bank Plc arranges 30m 3year term loan facility for Turkish retailer
6 June 2011
Standard Bank Plc, a member of Standard Bank Group, acted as mandated lead arranger
for a € 30-million secured term loan facility for AY Marka Mağazacılık
A.Ş. ('AY Marka').
Standard Bank South Africa signs US285million term loan facility
31 May 2011
Standard Bank South Africa, a member of Standard Bank Group, has signed a USD285-million
3-year term syndicated loan facility in Frankfurt, Germany. The transaction was
launched at USD250-million and was oversubscribed by USD35-million, allowing for
a final loan facility of USD285-million.
Standard Bank Group and Frontier Carbon join forces to benefit clean development
31 May 2011
Frontier Carbon, the London-based green asset developer, today announced the formation
of CarbonSoft Corporation, a carbon trading platform with the single aim of putting
the carbon market in the hands of entrepreneurs, non-governmental organisations
and companies in Africa and Asia.
Standard Bank Group boosts its cash equity expertise
31 May 2011
Following the launch of SBG Securities in January 2011, Standard Bank Group is pleased
to announce a number of key cash equity hires to develop international client coverage
and trading from London. As Standard Bank Group continues to add emerging market
cash equity product to the existing global market product suite, sales, trading
and natural resource capability are key.
Standard Bank Group brings Argentineans to agricultural show in South Africa
19 May 2011
As the only African bank operating in Argentina, Standard Bank Group's agricultural
team in Argentina is ideally positioned to assist its agricultural equipment manufacturer
clients to do business not only in South Africa but the rest of Africa. Standard
Bank Group has helped bring a delegation of 25 Argentinian manufacturers to Nampo,
the largest agricultural show in Africa and in the southern hemisphere.
Standard Bank Africa Equity Index opens investment opportunities across Africa
19 May 2011
South African investors have direct access to investment opportunities in companies
across the African continent. The Standard Bank Africa Equity Index offers investors
access to listed companies active across Africa - excluding South Africa.
Standard Bank Group and Oriel Securities form alliance in the UK
16 May 2011
Standard Bank Group and Oriel Securities, a leading independent corporate and institutional
stockbroking and advisory firm in the United Kingdom, will be working together to
assist mining, oil and gas companies with finance and transactions that country.
Intense interest as power producers line up for R30bn renewables stake
10 May 2011
The appetite of local and international independent power producers (IPPs) to play
a part in South Africa's multibillion-rand renewable energy sector remains strong
in spite of recent delays in opening the bidding process.
SBG Securities makes new appointments
9 May 2011
SBG Securities, Standard Bank Group's equity broking operation in South Africa,
has expanded its equity research franchise with a series of new appointments. These
appointments will boost the equity research offering in South Africa and assist
in the coordination of pan-African, European, Middle East, Africa and otheremerging
markets sector coverage for Standard Bank Group (SBG).
Standard Bank Group jointbook runner for landmark African sovereign transaction
9 May 2011
The Republic of Senegal has issued its debut 144A/RegS benchmark sovereign bond.
The US$500-million 10-year new issue carries a coupon of 8.75% and is rated B1 by
Moodys and B+ by Standard & Poors.
Africa accolades affirm Standard Bank Groups leadership in key markets
5 May 2011
Standard Bank Group (SBG) has been named best bank in four African countries in
the prestigious Global Finance survey of the best emerging markets banks on the
continent, affirming the group's status as an established leader in providing on-the-ground
services in key markets.
Standard Bank Group ranked top empowerment company in South Africa
4 May 2011
Standard Bank Group (SBG) has been ranked as the top empowerment company in South
Africa by Empowerdex, one of the country's leading empowerment verification agencies.
Standard Bank Group achieved an overall BEE rating of 92.83%.
Standard Bank Group in awardwinning bond deal
4 May 2011
The PTA Bank debut $300-million Eurobond has been awarded Bond Deal of the Year
in Africa by The Banker magazine. This was the only corporate Eurobond from sub-Saharan
Africa in 2010 and the first since 2007.
Standard Bank Group wins best oil and gas deal award
26 April 2011
Standard Bank Group (SBG) has won emeafinance's best oil and gas deal in Africa
award for the bank's support of PA Resources' development of the Republic of Congo-Brazzaville's
Azurite Field.
Standard Bank Group upbeat on new business opportunities from BRICS
20 April 2011
Standard Bank Group is set to benefit from more dynamic business interactions between
Africa and the world's emerging economic powers, with South Africa's inclusion in
BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), a further testament to the
acceptance of the country's strategic position as gateway to Africa.
Standard Bank Group shows its mettle with winning infrastructure deals
18 April 2011
Standard Bank Group's (SBG) expertise in facilitating and executing infrastructure
transactions has been recognised with two awards presented by Infrastructure Journal,
a leading trade publication.
Equity stakes in existing South African farms set to grow
13 April 2011
There are huge opportunities for banks to be involved in the transformation of South
Africa's agricultural sector by providing the necessary finance to small holder
farmers and advice to established farmers seeking black economic empowerment (BEE)
partners.
Standard Bank Groups natural resources expertise is awarded
5 April 2011
The investment banking capabilities of Standard Bank Group (SBG) as a leading natural
resources bank have been acknowledged with two award wins from Trade Finance magazine.
Standard Bank Group assists City of Johannesburg in raising successful R850m 10year
23 March 2011
Standard Bank Group has successfully issued a R850-million, 10-year bond for the
AA-rated City of Johannesburg, South Africa, at JIBAR (Johannesburg inter-bank agreed
rate) plus 195 basis points.
Standard Bank Groups commitment to Africa acknowledged with award wins
23 March 2011
Standard Bank Group's commitment to working with African businesses to facilitate
their domestic and international growth plans has been acknowledged with three awards
from Global Finance magazine.
Africas US24bn Japanese trade aid inflows to drop after earthquake
22 March 2011
Africa should brace itself for a decline in aid and trade flows with Japan following
the devastating earthquake last week that hit the world's third-largest economy,
according to a Standard Bank Group report.
Standard Bank Group secures US40m deal for Helios Towers Ghana
17 March 2011
Standard Bank Group has put together financing worth US$40-million for Helios Towers
Ghana Limited to finance the next phase of its network of telecommunications towers
across Ghana.
Debt funding for Morupule Colliery expansion concluded
14 March 2011
Standard Bank Group acted as lead arranger for BWP1.2-billion long-term bank loan
facility concluded recently for Morupule Colliery Limited in Botswana. The funds
are to be used towards the colliery's BWP1.7-billion expansion project
ChinaUS rivalry offers Africa good strategic options says Standard Bank Group
14 March 2011
The increasing competition between China and the USA to be Africa's leading trading
and development partner presents the continent with better strategic choices, according
to Standard Bank Group's latest economic strategy report.
Standard Bank Group to sell investment in Troika Dialog
11 March 2011
Standard Bank Group is to sell its 36.4% shareholding of Troika Dialog, a leading
independent full service investment bank and asset management firm in Russia.
Low interest rates create capital expansion opportunity for farmers
9 March 2011
Current low interest rates and the slight weakening of the South African rand are
creating the ideal opportunity for farmers in South Africa to undertake capital
expansion.
Standard Bank Group announces a landmark deal in pharmaceuticals
7 March 2011
One of the largest South African debt underwriting deals in more than a year is
the conclusion of Aspens' Aus$900-million acquisition of the Australian pharmaceutical
business of Sigma Limited.
Standard Bank intent on improving ROE going forward
3 March 2011
Standard Bank Group has refined its strategy and reallocated responsibilities between
its three deputy group chief executives, Ben Kruger, Sim Tshabalala and Peter Wharton-Hood.
Details were outlined today by Standard Bank Group Chief Executive Jacko Maree at
the group's annual results presentation for the 2010 year.
Antimalaria nets delivered to Zambia
23 February 2011
More than 800 000 anti-mosquito bed nets have been distributed in Zambia this week:
three months ahead of schedule and before the peak of the deadly rainy season when
the risk of malaria is even higher.
Oil price to remain at twoandahalfyear peak
21 February 2011
Crude oil prices will remain within the $80-$100 range for much of this year, underpinned
by a favourable global monetary environment and a tightening oil market. This is
according to special report released today by Standard Bank Group at the International
Petroleum Week conference in London.
Global accolades affirm Standard Bank leadership in treasury cash management
15 February 2011
Standard Bank Group has scooped a global award and three regional awards in the
prestigious annual Global Finance (www.gfmag.com)
survey for its treasury and cash management services.
Standard Bank Group wins at emeafinance Achievement Awards
14 February 2011
Standard Bank Group has won four awards in the emeafinance's Achievement Awards
for 2010, recognising the bank's successes in a range of sectors in the region over
the past year. The awards highlight leading banks across the Europe, the Middle
East and Africa (EMEA) region.
Standard Bank Groups project finance deals get top marks
10 February 2011
Standard Bank Group has won four accolades at Project Finance magazine's 2010 Deal
of the Year Awards, recognising the bank's credentials in the sector and successes
over the past year. The awards celebrate the best European and African deals.
China is now a clear leader in the race for Africas resources andcan be expected to continue developing these interests for the mutual benefit of both Africa as well as Chinas surging economy
9 February 2011
George Fang, Standard Bank Group's Head of Mining and Metals in China, says: "The
race for Africa's mineral resources continues to gather momentum. Continued growth
in consumption resources is being driven by growth in China and the rest of Asia.
Chinese companies are increasingly acquiring assets, as are Indian companies, prompting
other global miners into a race to secure mineral assets of theirown. This movement
for resources can be to the benefit of the African continent."
Ongoing economic recovery underpins strong demand for copper
9 February 2011
The copper mining industry will not meet global demand for 2011 or next year because
demand is growing faster than supply. The copper market is facing a widening deficit
until new supply comes on stream in late 2013.
Turnaround in credit card spending cautious and muted says Standard Bank
4 February 2011
Although the worst of the recession is over, South Africans are still cautious about
spending on their credit cards which they used conservatively during the festive
season, according to Standard Bank Group.
Top brand ranking shows commitment of Moving Forward
3 February 2011
The announcement that Standard Bank Group has been independently ranked as the most
valuable banking brand in South Africa is a tribute to the efforts of our employees
who constantly strive to move our customers forward, says Sarah-Anne Orphanides,
the group's global marketing head.
Standard Bank Group forecasts increasing deals from South African issuers in 2011
2 February 2011
Standard Bank Group expects to see an increase in the number of offshore bond issues
emerging from South Africa in 2011. This as the country's international prestige
is enhanced by its recent BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) membership as well
as the high regard in which South Africa's offshore debt issues are held.
Standard Bank advises State Grid Corporation of China on its landmark acquisition in Brazil
17 January 2011
Standard Bank, Africa's largest bank by assets, acted as the sole financial adviser
to the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) on its $1.8 billion acquisition of
100% ownership of seven power transmission companies in Brazil. This landmark acquisition
is one of the largest investments made by a Chinese company in Brazil.
Standard Bank Group increases flexibility for farmers on grain price hedging
16 September 2011
Standard Bank Group now provides South Africa's grain farmers with greater flexibility
regarding price hedging. This is done by providing production loans against the
cession of price contracts negotiated by farmers with reputable off-takers rather
than insisting that farmers hedge through Standard Bank Group.
African markets: navigating slowing global growth currents
16 September 2011
Standard Bank Group says that the downward pressure on global economic growth will
almost certainly impact the growth outlook for the African continent.
Standard Bank intent on improving ROE going forward
03 March 2011
Standard Bank Group has refined its strategy and reallocated responsibilities between
its three deputy group chief executives, Ben Kruger, Sim Tshabalala and Peter Wharton-Hood.
Details were outlined today by Standard Bank Group Chief Executive Jacko Maree at
the group's annual results presentation for the 2010 year.
Standard Bank Group announces a landmark deal in pharmaceuticals
02 March 2011
One of the largest South African debt underwriting deals in more than a year is
the conclusion of Aspens’ Aus$900-million acquisition of the Australian pharmaceutical
business of Sigma Limited.
Standard Bank wins four awards in the EMEA finance Achievement Awards 2010
15 February 2011
The Standard Bank Group has won four awards in the EMEA finance Achievement Awards
for 2010, recognising the bank’s successes in a range of sectors in the region over
the past year. The awards, which highlight leading banks across the EMEA region,
will celebrate these accomplishments at the annual Achievement Awards Charity Dinner
in London on 16th June 2011.
Global accolades affirm Standard Bank leadership in treasury, cash management
14 February 2011
Standard Bank has scooped a global award and three regional awards in the prestigious
annual Global Finance survey, affirming its status as Africa’s leader in the provision
of treasury and cash management services.
Standard Bank triumphs at Project Finance magazine's Deal of the Year awards
10 February 2011
The Standard Bank Group has won four accolades at Project Finance magazine’s 2010
Deal of the Year Awards, recognising the bank’s credentials in the sector and successes
over the past year. The awards, which celebrate the best European and African deals,
took place in London on Wednesday 9th February 2011.
Standard Bank forecasts increasing deals from South African Issuers in 2011
02 February 2011
Standard Bank expects to see an increase in the number of offshore bond issues emerging
from South Africa in 2011. This comes as the country’s international prestige is
enhanced by its recent BRIC membership as well as the high regard in which South
Africa’s offshore debt issues are held.
Duet Group and Standard Bank announce Launch of the Duet Africa Index Plc
02 February 2011
Duet Group ("Duet"), the global alternative asset manager, and Standard Bank,
Africa's largest bank by assets, are pleased to announce their intention to launch
Duet Africa Index Plc (the "Fund"), a closed-ended fund to be listed on the
Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (the "LSE"), expected to be of a
minimum size of US$100 million.
Standard Bank advises State Grid Corporation of China on its landmark acquisition in Brazil
17 January 2011
Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, acted as the sole financial adviser
to the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) on its $1.8 billion acquisition of
100% ownership of seven power transmission companies in Brazil. This landmark acquisition
is one of the largest investments made by a Chinese company in Brazil.
Top brand ranking shows commitment of 'Moving Forward'
The announcement that Standard Bank Group has been independently ranked as the most
valuable banking brand in South Africa is a tribute to the efforts of our employees
who constantly strive to move our customers forward, says Sarah-Anne Orphanides,
the group's global marketing head.
Standard Bank Group gets kudos for "Best Bond from Africa"
17 December 2010
Standard Bank Group's debt capital markets expertise has been independently recognised,
with the bank being awarded "Best Bond from Africa" by a leading financial publication.
Standard Bank ends 2010 with accolade for "Best Bond from Africa"
15 December 2010
Standard Bank's debt capital markets expertise has been independently recognised,
with the bank being awarded 'Best Bond from Africa' by a leading financial publication.
Standard Bank Group raises R1.7bn Blue Granite residential mortgage-backed security
7 December 2010
Standard Bank Group has raised R1.7bn for the refinancing of two of its residential
mortgage-backed securities, which are part of its Blue Granite investment programme
in South Africa. The R1.7bn bond was oversubscribed by investors in South Africa.
Standard Bank Group is Best Bank in Africa
3 December 2010
Standard Bank Group has been named 2010's Best Bank in Africa and best bank in five
individual African countries by The Banker, a leading journal of the global banking
and finance industry.
The Standard Bank of South Africa signs $268m term loan facility
Standard Bank Plc secures US$230 million Two Year Club Style
23 November 2010
Standard Bank Plc has secured a US$ 230 million Two Year Club Style Term Loan from
a group of seven leading international banks.
17 November 2010
The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited has signed a US$268 million 3-year term
loan facility in Taipei, Taiwan. The transaction was launched at US$200 million
and an oversubscription of USD68 million was obtained, thus allowing for a final
take of US$268 million.
Standard Bank serves as Joint Lead Manager on landmark Eurobond from Sub Saharan Africa
09 November 2010
Standard Bank, the leading African banking group, has successfully launched a US$
300 million Eurobond for PTA Bank, the Nairobi-based multilateral financial institution.
The transaction is the first Eurobond ever from an East African issuer, either sovereign
or corporate.