Recent events
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2026
Standard Bank secures co-funding for its Sustainability Academy
Standard Bank announced co-funding from DEG Impulse, supported by BMZ, to expand the Sustainability Academy through 2028. The partnership is valued at R3.8 million and covers approximately 50% of the Academy's operating costs.
2021
Natal Portland Cement secures five-year loan
Natal Portland Cement announced approval of a five-year ZAR500 million loan from Standard Bank.
2021
Standard Bank’s Insurance Academy wins digital learning award
Standard Bank’s Insurance Academy won the South Africa Board for People Practices’ 2021 award for digital learning, recognizing strategic alignment and learning practice for an organisation.
2021
Standard Bank launches refreshed How about now campaign
Standard Bank launched its refreshed How about now consumer retail brand campaign, including a television commercial developed by M&C Saatchi Abel.
2021
Standard Bank hosts inaugural Climate Summit with SOAS
Standard Bank hosted its inaugural Climate Summit in partnership with the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS). The two-day summit focused on Africa’s transition to net-zero.
2021
Standard Bank appoints acting CEO for Mozambique operation
Standard Bank appointed an acting chief executive to lead its Mozambique operation; the article says the appointment was made in response to a fine imposed by the Central Bank of Mozambique.
2021
Mozambique central bank fines and restricts Standard Bank
The Central Bank of Mozambique fined Standard Bank about $4.6 million for alleged fraudulent activities and barred it from some exchange-related activities for a year. The bank alleged that Standard Bank and two employees were involved in exchange-rate manipulation, an illegal payments network, and irregular financial-derivative operations.
2021
Standard Bank launches OneHub digital marketplace
Standard Bank officially launched OneHub, an online marketplace that gives corporate clients access to digital solutions.
2021
Standard Bank’s Instant Money partners with PEP
Standard Bank entered a partnership with PEP, enabling customers to collect Instant Money vouchers at PEP locations in South Africa and expanding the service’s retail partner network.
2020
Standard Bank withdraws financial guidance
Standard Bank withdrew its financial guidance, citing uncertainty about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its financial performance for the 2020 financial year.
2020
Standard Bank launches DigiMe
Standard Bank launched DigiMe, a mobile-app feature that uses biometric and facial-recognition software alongside multi-factor authentication to help customers secure their digital profiles and control app banking activities.
2019
Standard Bank launches OR Tambo airport campaign
Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking launched an outdoor campaign at OR Tambo International Airport, partnering with Airport Ads to produce creative displays in the International Arrivals terminal.
2019
Standard Bank Wealth and Investment wins African customer service award
Standard Bank Wealth and Investment won the Global Private Banking Awards’ Best Private Bank for Customer Service in Africa. Its South African operation was also rated highly commended.
2019
Standard Bank and SAPVIA form solar PV industry partnership
Standard Bank formed a strategic partnership with the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association to support growth of South Africa’s solar photovoltaic industry. Through the PV GreenCard programme, SAPVIA will provide strategic and support services focused on skills development, installer accreditation, standardisation and documentation of small-scale installations; Standard Bank will use accredited-installer listings to support the market with specialised funding mechanisms and products.