Standard Bank Group

With our Africa-China Trade Solutions, our clients' agribusinesses can go from local markets to global shelves. We simplify cross-border trade and connect them with trusted Chinese buyers through our partnership with ICBC, the world’s largest bank. Our tailored Transactional and Africa-China Trade Solutions empower clients to expand sustainably, manage working capital, and grow with confidence. #GrowingAfrica #KeepYourBusinessGrowing Discover how we keep businesses growing: https://lnkd.in/dqvh52Km

This #WorldFoodDay, we reflect on our work contributing towards Africa’s food security, from empowering small-scale farmers to opening global markets. Learn more about how we’re #GrowingAfrica and its agricultural future in our latest Report To Society: http://bit.ly/46QCe2f

From our early beginnings in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, our story has always been one of growth. For 163 years, we’ve grown with Africa, from just one branch to over 19 million clients across 21 countries. Here’s to the people, partners and communities who continue to shape our shared vision of #GrowingAfrica Read more about our incredible journey at https://lnkd.in/dYFPsYzc

We’re proud to announce that our Group Chief Executive, Sim Tshabalala, will be participating in the 2025 Institute of International Finance Annual Membership Meeting, taking place from 14-17 October in Washington, D.C. Standard Bank continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of finance across the African continent. Sim’s presence at the IIF reflects our commitment to sustainable development, digital transformation, and inclusive growth. Stay tuned for highlights from the event. #IIF2025 #GrowingAfrica

In the wake of the Global SME Finance Forum, held during South Africa’s G20-B20 presidency, William (Bill) Blackie, CEO, Business and Commercial Banking reflects on the urgent reforms needed to unlock growth for African entrepreneurs. He explores why the cost of capital is still too high and how invisible frictions like compliance delays, currency volatility and fragmented trade systems increase the real cost of doing business. #B20SouthAfrica #GrowingAfrica Discover how tailored finance, enabling infrastructure, and supportive ecosystems can unlock Africa’s entrepreneurial potential: https://bit.ly/48WgLGk

Last year, at the 7th China International Import Expo 2024, our mission was clear – connect Africa’s businesses to the world’s biggest market and help them grow. Our team supported African exporters as they engaged buyers, refined their product positioning, and built partnerships that continue to open doors. Now, with #CIIE2025 just four weeks away, we’re ready to do it again - taking more African businesses to Shanghai to unlock new opportunities, deeper relationships, and sustainable growth. Our Trade solutions are designed to help clients navigate this complexity and identify areas for measurable growth. China's increasing engagement with Africa represents a prime trade corridor where we are currently driving substantial, measurable growth for our clients. #GrowingAfrica Watch how #CIIE2024 shaped success stories and set the stage for even greater impact this year: https://lnkd.in/dPSVkAnb

With our Africa China Trade Solutions, your agribusiness can go from local harvests to global markets. We help move your grains across borders, manage trade risk, and secure new buyers, empowering you to grow with confidence. Through our partnership with ICBC, the world’s largest bank, and tailored solutions, we make it easier to trade sustainably and profitably. From harvest to global delicacies - we help you keep your business growing. #GrowingAfrica #KeepYourBusinessGrowing To learn more, visit: https://bit.ly/3KK08DQ

Our people are the driving force behind the global recognition we've received from Forbes, Time and Newsweek. By creating the environment for our people to grow, we drive growth for our clients, and that’s what we’re most proud of. #GrowingAfrica Read more: https://bit.ly/48Xf0st

We’re proud to share that we have been recognised by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers for 2025, for the fourth time. We are ranked 28th globally, out of 900 large multinational and multi-jurisdictional companies, number one in Africa, and third out of 119 companies in the global Banking and Financial Services sector. This latest recognition follows our inclusion in TIME Magazine’s World’s Best Companies and Newsweek’s World’s Most Trustworthy Companies for 2025. These accolades reaffirm our position as a leading employer on the African continent and our shared commitment to our purpose: Africa is our home, we drive her growth. #GrowingAfrica Read more: https://lnkd.in/dbJjJQ-Y

Techminds Technologies grew from a small Kenyan start-up into an ICT and telecoms infrastructure company with over 100 employees, working with corporates and telecoms clients across the region. At Africa Unlocked 2025, CEO Sarah Kabira reflected on the company’s growth journey: from early support by Standard Bank to scaling governance structures, achieving ISO certification, and positioning the business for long-term sustainability. Our presence across African markets made us the perfect partner as Techminds explored regional expansion into Uganda, Ethiopia and other East African countries, helping them to keep their business growing. #GrowingAfrica #AfricaUnlocked2025, Watch their full story here.