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Standard Bank Group launched MVNO, SB Mobile on Nov 1st 18'.
Standard Bank officially launched its MVNO, SB Mobile, in November 2018.
Dec 27, 2022 | techfinancials.co.zaStandard Bank Group launches Shari’ah business current account
South Africa’s Standard Bank has launched its Shari’ah business current account, a solution the bank designed to cater to businesses and startups in line with Islamic Shari’ah principles.
Dec 21, 2022 | techcabal.comStandard Bank Group partnered with Fanack on Nov 19th 22'.
For example, multinational bank Standard Chartered recently partnered with Middle Eastern retail giant Majid al Futtaim, which operates the Carrefour brand in the MENA region, to incentivize the retailer’s suppliers that meet sustainability criteria with more favorable financing terms.
Dec 19, 2022 | pymnts.comStandard Bank Group launches Olea
Earlier, Standard Chartered launched Olea with Linklogis for sustainable trade finance.
Dec 18, 2022 | emeriobanque.comStandard Bank Group partners with Amazon Web Services Inc.
Standard Bank has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure to be their cloud computing service providers.
Dec 15, 2022 | opportunitiesforafricans.comDavid Munro leaves Standard Bank Group as CEO
Former Liberty CEO David Munro is leaving the Standard Bank Group after 27 years.
Nov 30, 2022 | news24.comCapitec Group identified as competitor of Standard Bank Group
Capitec now competes with Standard Bank and First National Bank, which introduced similar services locally several years ago.
Nov 28, 2022 | itweb.co.zaStandard Bank Group hires Paul Cook as Chairman-elect of the Group IT Committee
In anticipation of his retirement, the board of Standard Bank Group also approved the appointment of Paul Cook as the Chairman-elect of the Group IT Committee.
Nov 25, 2022 | investegate.co.ukKline leaves Standard Bank Group as chief lending officer
Mr. Kline comes to the Bank from Standard Bank, where he was chief lending officer.
Oct 19, 2022 | midpennbank.comStandard Bank Group launched digital bank BukaTabungan on Sep 18th 22'.
British bank Standard Chartered, collaborating with Indonesian e-commerce company Bukalapak, launched digital bank BukaTabungan last month.
Oct 18, 2022 | forbes.comStandard Bank Group hires Lee Francis as chief executive and Island head
Lee Francis has been appointed chief executive and Island head at Standard Bank (Isle of Man).
Oct 16, 2022 | business365iom.co.ukTaulia Inc. partnered with Standard Bank Group on Sep 22nd 22'.
Supply chain finance company Taulia has inked an agreement with Standard Chartered this week.
Sep 22, 2022 | finovate.comMossmann left Standard Bank Group as managing director, head of trade sales, Americas on Aug 20th 22'.
Mossmann joins from Standard Chartered, where he most recently served as managing director, head of trade sales, Americas, based in New York.
Sep 19, 2022 | gtreview.comStandard Bank Group launches Smart Business Loan product for Small and medium-sized enterprises customers in Nigeria
Standard Chartered has introduced the Smart Business Loan (SBL) product for Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) customers in Nigeria.
Sep 13, 2022 | instinctbusinessmag.comHanna left Standard Bank Group as Global Head of Sustainable Finance on Aug 7th 22'.
Mr. Hanna joins Barclays from Standard Chartered, where he was most recently Global Head of Sustainable Finance.
Sep 6, 2022 | otcdynamics.comStandard Bank Group partners with Grains Co
The Development Fund and Standard Bank have partnered with Grains SA to finance black emerging farmers through the Grain SA Farmer Development Programme.
Aug 27, 2022 | pepsico.africaVisa partners with Standard Bank Group
Visa in collaboration with Standard Bank and the United Nations Economic Commission will be giving grants to women fund managers in South, East and West Africa.
Aug 23, 2022 | wuzupnigeria.ngStandard Bank Group recognized as winner of the African Bank of the Year on Jan 1st 22'.
The winner of the African Bank of the Year, for the second year running, was awarded to the Standard Bank Group, the continent’s largest bank by assets and also by tier one capital.
May 25, 2022 | uneca.orgStandard Bank Group invested into Metrofibre networx in $939M on Jul 26th 22'.
Not to be outdone by the larger players in the space, Metrofibre Networx announced on Tuesday that it had secured R5 billion in financing from Standard Bank for its expansion.
Jan 1, 2022 | mybroadband.co.zaStandard Bank Group launches PluggedIn
Standard Bank has launched PluggedIn, a platform offering that will help millions of youth on its continent to “plug in” to the economy by offering them access to tools, resources, support, and opportunities.
Jan 1, 2022 | smetechguru.co.zaLiverpool FC partners with Standard Bank Group
Liverpool FC ( LFC ) has announced it will extend its sponsorship deal with Standard Chartered until the end of the 2026-2027 season.
Jan 1, 2022 | rpc.co.ukStandard Bank Group hires Kerry Constabile
Standard Chartered has appointed Kerry Constabile to lead the bank’s net zero and sustainability strategy teams.
Jan 1, 2022 | bestexecution.netStandard Bank Group partners with Matific
As part of its ongoing investment in education, Standard Bank has partnered with Matific, an award-winning digital mathematics resource solution that provides rich, engaging, and fun games and activities, helping teachers and learners raise mathematical standards in primary schools.
Jan 1, 2022 | standardbank.comStandard Bank Group partners with Seriti Resources Holdings
Standard Bank Group has partnered with Seriti Resources Holdings (Seriti) to successfully reach financial close on its acquisition of wind-powered renewable energy company, Windlab Africa.
Jan 1, 2022 | businessweekly.co.bw