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Standard Bank’s African machine is paying off

Standard Bank's African machine just helped deliver a record R26.1bn profit — and there's plenty of room left to run

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The odd bank out

After years of leadership churn, and with a turnaround now under way, Absa is still searching for its mojo

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Zero to $500m: Standard’s big China experiment pays off

Standard Bank’s renminbi experiment is taking off, driven by customer demand to simplify trade and reduce currency costs

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Beyond photography: Standard Bank Art Lab honours Santu Mofokeng

A new exhibition in Sandton captures the creative range of the celebrated photographer. It’s an archive of memory, emotion and experience

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How Standard Bank’s Ferrari spat went viral

The bank has been accused of fraud and violence in a string of viral social media posts. How should a company navigate such a situation?

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The ‘cash back’ clash: which banks really pay?

From cashback rewards to rising tiers, South Africa’s biggest banks promise plenty. But unlocking real value can feel like a part-time job

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Standard Bank’s next target is Tshabalala’s last big test 

The bank has hit every target set after Covid. Now it must deliver new ones amid an oil war – with East Africa still a major strategic gap

Black Friday powers South African businesses

Black Friday this year heralded a four-day surge in consumer spending. Standard Bank’s Norman Nyawo unpacks the key trends.

South Africa’s fibre future unlocked

Standard Bank acts as adviser and facilitates funding for R11.5bn fibre deal of the decade in Vodacom-Maziv joint venture.

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Why Standard Bank is betting big on the Middle East

Africa’s biggest bank is looking to capitalise on higher growth in the region than back home

A bigger picture: four decades of South African art

The Standard Bank Art Lab is celebrating 40 years with the new ‘SBYA Visual Art 1984-Now’ blockbuster exhibition.

Standard Bank reunites clients with R100m

South Africa has a massive R89bn in unclaimed benefits. In less than a year, the bank has matched R100m of these with their rightful owners, changing lives and bringing closure.

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Sim Tshabalala: two years left to hit Standard’s targets

It’s confirmed that the bank’s CEO will leave when he turns 60 in 2027 – but the management bench is deep, and the bank is on a roll

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Building the creative economy

Standard Bank has launched The Standard Bank Art Lab, where innovation, legacy, and art intertwine.

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Don’t let the door hit you: Absa names Fihla CEO

After years of CEO churn, Absa’s board must back Kenny Fihla after poaching him from Standard Bank to drive cultural and strategic change