Standard Bank of South Africa

Standard Bank of South Africa

Standard Bank is a leading African banking group focused on emerging markets globally. With assets exceeding R1509 billion [Y08], it is the largest banking group in Africa (by market capitalisation) and operates in 33 countries worldwide. The group has been a mainstay of South Africa's financial system for over 145 years. In recent years, led by the Corporate & Investment Banking division, Standard Bank's international expansion has taken it from its southern African base into 17 countries across the continent, and 16 countries outside Africa.

Standard Bank's Corporate & Investment Banking division serves a wide range of client requirements around the world for banking, finance, trading, investment, risk management and advisory services. Having developed in line with globalising capital markets and the growing sophistication in financing requirements in emerging markets, the division has built a deep understanding of the market dynamics in countries with rapidly developing economies.