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| 17 December 2009 |
Standard Bank and Guodian Power sign carbon emission reductions purchase agreement
Standard Bank will be buying carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions reductions resulting from three newly-built hydropower plants located in northeastern China.
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| 11 December 2009 |
Standard Bank wins trade finance award for the second year in a row
Standard Bank wins trade finance award for the second year in a row
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| 10 December 2009 |
Standard Bank signs US$130 million loan deal
The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited (SBSA) has signed a US$ 130 million two-year term loan facility in Taipei, Taiwan.
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| 04 December 2009 |
Standard Bank signs US$100 million loan agreement
Standard Bank has signed a 6-year US$100 million loan agreement with three European development finance institutions.
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| 04 December 2009 |
Standard Bank recognised for its excellence in emerging markets
Standard Bank has won seven awards, including the prestigious Bank of the Year for Africa, in The Banker Awards of 2009.
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| 30 November 2009 |
Standard Bank granted Angola banking licence
Standard Bank has been granted a banking licence in Angola, opening the way for it to start operating as a full-service bank in Angola by mid-2010.
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| 26 November 2009 |
Investing in the hope of local communities
Standard Bank has contributed R2-million to Durban Christian Centre to it in its fight against HIV/Aids in South Africa. Over the past three years the bank has supported the centre's focus on peer education training and the development of a HIV/Aids enhancement management programme.
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| 26 November 2009 |
Stanbic IBTC Bank completes US$15m cocoa financing deal
Stanbic IBTC Bank in Nigeria, a member of Standard Bank Group, has completed a US$15m Cocoa Financing for Agro Traders Limited (ATL) to fund ATL's buying of cocoa beans from the 2009/2010 Nigerian cocoa harvest, which it will export to Europe.
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| 19 November 2009 |
Standard Bank announces two senior appointments
Kennedy Bungane as been appointed Chief Executive of Corporate and Investment Banking South Africa. He succeeds David Munro, who has been appointed Global Head of Investment Banking.
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| 16 November 2009 |
Standard Bank launches currency reference warrants
In a first for the South African market, Standard Bank has launched currency reference warrants in response to the growing popularity of currency trading in the country.
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| 13 November 2009 |
Group Chairman to retire in 2010
Derek Cooper, who has been Chairman of Standard Bank Group since January 2001, will retire from the group?s board of directors after the annual general meeting in May 2010.
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| 10 November 2009 |
Standard Bank supports FOCAC initiatives to enhance China-Africa cooperation.
Standard Bank supports new initiatives announced at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Egypt this week and remains committed to ensuring that the opportunities arising from the China-Africa cooperation benefit all parties.
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| 4 November 2009 |
Bank signs new currency loan deals
The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited has signed a US55 million and EUR70 million dual currency 364-day term-loan facility.
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| 4 November 2009 |
2010 Standard Bank Young Artist Award winners embody cross-pollinated creativity
The Standard Bank Young Artist Award winners for 2010 embody a group of artists that are multi-talented, collaborative and eclectic.
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| 22 October 2009 |
Standard Bank is first financial partner to Africa's 'green economy'
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Standard Bank have launched the Africa Carbon Asset Development (ACAD) facility, a public-private partnership between UNEP and African banks that aims to stimulate the growth of Africa's carbon market through investor outreach and seed capital.
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| 21 October 2009 |
Africa Forum focuses on growing importance of Africa as investment destination
The Standard Bank Africa Forum 2009 conference, taking place in Cape Town from October 27 to 29, will bring together captains of industry from around the world in the core sectors of Oil and Gas, Telecoms and Media, Power and Infrastructure, and Mining and Metals, to engage with each other, African policy makers and potential investors, on Africa opportunities.
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| 07 October 2009 |
Vision set for Troika Dialog
Senior executives of Standard Bank and Troika Dialog believe the global reach and integrated product offering created by their alliance is good news for clients.
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| 05 October 2009 |
US$150 million loan to boost Africa trade
Standard Bank has signed a US$150 million loan agreement with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) aimed at boosting trade finance in Africa.
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| 28 September 2009 |
Bank wins regulatory approval for partnership
Standard Bank Group and Troika Dialog Group, the leading Russian investment bank, are pleased to announce the formalisation of their strategic partnership, following regulatory approvals, inter alia, in Russia, South Africa and the United Kingdom.
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| 21 September 2009 |
Football sponsorship on for next eight years
Standard Bank has recommitted its support to Pan African football by signing of an eight year deal with the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
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| 11 September 2009 |
Standard Bank signs US$1 billion loan deal with top Chinese banks
Standard Bank has further strengthened its relationship with China with the signing of a US$1 billion loan facility with four major Chinese banks.
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| 04 September 2009 |
Winning the Business Day/BASA Award for International Sponsorship
Standard Bank won the 2009 Business Day/BASA Award for International Sponsorship for the exhibition, Marlene Dumas: Intimate Relations.
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| 01 September 2009 |
Standard Bank relaxes lending criteria
Standard Bank has increased its risk acceptance rate for home loans and credit cards. The changes made to Standard Bank's risk appetite have been specifically designed to benefit first-time entrants into the housing and general credit markets.
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| 13 August 2009 |
Standard Bank named as local sponsor for ICC Champions Trophy
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced Standard Bank as a local sponsor for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2009, which takes place in South Africa from 22 September to 5 October.
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| 13 August 2009 |
Standard Bank produces acceptable results in tough operating environment
Standard Bank Group produced normalised headline earnings of R5 407 million, down 24% on the comparable six-month period, while normalised headline earnings from banking activities were 11% lower.
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| 23 July 2009 |
Standard Bank wins Carbon Finance Deal of the Year award
Standard Bank has reinforced its credentials as a major player in the carbon markets by being awarded the Carbon Finance Deal of the Year' award from Environmental Finance magazine.
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| 16 July 2009 |
Standard Bank's first global campaign to support growth in emerging markets
Standard Bank's first integrated global and in-country advertising campaign to support the group's growth in emerging markets launches on 17 July.
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| 10 July 2009 |
Standard Bank wins Best Investment Bank in Africa and Nigeria
Standard Bank has reinforced its emerging markets and African credentials by winning three Euromoney Awards for Excellence.
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| 25 June 2009 |
Troika Dialog Group MD stresses the value of partnership with Standard Bank
Standard Bank and its Russian strategic partner Troika Dialog Group have emphasized the value of their partnership in leveraging Russia-Africa trade flows.
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| 09 June 2009 |
Putting Jozi on the international jazz map.
The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with a truly international line-up of top artists from around the world while continuing to discover and explore the heritage and riches of home-grown talent.
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| 2 June 2009 |
Argentina rugby faces England in Standard Bank Cup
The Standard Bank Cup, a rugby international between Argentina and England, takes place on 6 June 2009 at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. Standard Bank Argentina has been the official banking sponsor of the Rugby Union of Argentina (UAR) and the national team "Los Pumas" since June 2008.
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| 29 May 2009
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Standard Bank a local partner sponsor of the 2009 ICC World Twenty20
Standard Bank will once again be a local partner to the ICC World Twenty20 (ICC WT20), as the second staging of the event gets underway in England from 5 to 21 June 2009. |
| 21 May 2009
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Bank scoops four awards
Global Finance magazine has announced its selection of the World's Best Investment Banks 2009. |
| 12 May 2009
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Standard Bank, ICBC fund power station expansion
Standard Bank and the ICBC have been mandated as joint lead arrangers to finance the expansion of the Morupule B Power Station, near Palapye in eastern Botswana. |
| 12 May 2009
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Standard Bank Expands in Brazil
Standard Bank is expanding its business in Brazil, betting on growth in Latin America's largest economy. |
| 16 April 2009
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Bank scoops rare corporate award
Standard Bank is the first organisation to be awarded a Special Recognition Award by the Employee Assistance Society of North America outside that continent. |
| 15 April 2009
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One of the world's biggest
Standard Bank Group is number 223 on the latest Forbes Global 2000 list of the world's biggest companies. |
| 6 April 2009
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Standard Bank appoints three Deputy Chief Executives
Ben Kruger, Simpiwe (Sim) Tshabalala, and Peter Wharton-Hood have all been appointed Deputy Chief Executives of the Standard Bank Group. |
| 3 April 2009
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Supporting the "pipeline" of player development: from Standard Bank Under13 Week to Standard Bank ODI team
Eleven members of the current Standard Bank ODI squad has participated in at least one of three Standard Bank supported development initiatives, with ten involved in Standard Bank High Performance Cricket in the last four years.
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| 3 April 2009
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Standard Bank launches Forever Proteas campaign
Standard Bank has launched an integrated marketing campaign - Forever Proteas - to leverage its long term association with South African cricket, and its exclusive sponsorship of the One Day International and International Pro20 teams. |
| 02 April 2009
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Standard Bank receives US$400 million from IFC to boost trade in Africa
Standard Bank will receive a US$400 million line of credit from International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to support trade in sub-Saharan Africa and address the shortage of trade finance resulting from the global financial crisis.
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| 01 April 2009
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Standard Bank enters strategic partnership with China UnionPay
Standard Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with China UnionPay (CUP) allowing for CUP cardholders who visit South Africa to withdraw cash from over 4 300 Standard Bank ATM machines and make payments through its point-of-sale terminal network in South Africa.
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| 28 March 2009
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Standard Bank awarded for ICC World Twenty20 sponsorship
Standard Bank has been awarded with the marketing industry?s top honours for its sponsorship of the ICC World Twenty 20, held in South Africa in September 2007.
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| 23 March 2009
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ODI squad named
The Standard Bank ODI squad of 14 players for the first two matches in the MTN ODI series against Australia has been named.
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| 19 March 2009
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Mandela House reopens to visitors following major restoration
Mandela House, the former home of Nelson Mandela, located at 8115 in Orlando West, Soweto, has been officially opened after restoration. It has been developed into a world-class visitor attraction but retains the structure and authenticity of the original house.
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| 18 March 2009
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We help transform small scale farmers
Standard Bank has teamed up with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa and the Millennium Challenge Account of Mozambique to create an innovative fund for Africa?s smallholder farmers.
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| 11 March 2009
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Uganda gets Mobile banking
MTN and Stanbic Bank Uganda has launched its much anticipated mobile banking application - called MTN Mobile Money.
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| 10 March 2009
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Wins in the prestigious 2009 Africa Investor Awards
Standard Bank Group has reinforced its position as the continent's leading financial institution by scooping the Best Africa Investor Analyst Award in the banking sector in the Investor Awards.
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| 6 March 2009
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Standard Bank enters into strategic partnership with leading Russian investment bank
Standard Bank is entering into a strategic partnership with Troika Dialog Group Limited, the most established and largest independent investment bank in Russia, in terms of which Standard Bank intends, subject to regulatory approvals, becoming a 33% shareholder in Troika Dialog. |
| 5 March 2009
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Standard Bank's diversified business shows good growth despite global climate
Results for the year ended 31 December 2008 illustrate the resilience of the group's diversified business model in the face of high levels of volatility, declining asset prices and reduced global liquidity.
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| 10 February 2009
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Standard Bank wins a brace of awards from Global Trade Review Magazine for 'Best Deals of 2008'
Standard Bank has won two awards in the Global Trade Review (GTR) Best Deals of 2008 for Camco International Limited and Malawi Fertilizer, reinforcing the Bank's expertise in specialised financing projects in emerging markets.
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| 5 February 2009 |
Bank scoops Euromoney awards
Standard Bank has been recognised for its involvement in some of the biggest projects in Africa in 2008 after being awarded three Euromoney Projects Finance awards.
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| 2 February 2009 |
Equator principles for project finance
Standard Bank Group announced that it is an Equator Principles Financial Institution (EPFI), having adopted and integrated all 10 of the Equator Principles which relate to Project Finance.
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| 30 January 2009 |
ODI side celebrates No.1 ranking
Cricket South Africa paid tribute to Johan Botha and his Standard Bank Proteas ODI squad for beating Australia 4-1 at the WACA on Friday, a victory which has clinched the number one spot in the Reliance Mobile ICC ratings for South Africa.
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| 29 January 2009 |
City's housing contract with major banks delivers
The second stage of an agreement signed three years ago between the City of Cape Town and three major banks to provide affordable housing for middle income people, reaches fruition this week when Standard Bank starts marketing two housing projects in Elsies River.
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| 27 January 2009 |
We help HIV grant recipients
Standard Bank signs partnership with The Global Fund, the world's leading donor in the fight against HIV/Aids, Malaria and Tuberculosis
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| 26 January 2009 |
Community investment fund launched
Standard Bank has extended an innovative project aimed at lending to informal businesses to Gauteng.
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| 26 January 2009 |
SACA announces launch of Standard Bank rankings
The South African Cricketers' Association (SACA) today announced the launch of a unique player ranking system for South African domestic professional cricket designed by the players and sponsored by Standard Bank.
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| 26 January 2009 |
Inside Edge - It's back, live and better than ever!
Tighter, brighter and punchier - that's the flavour of the new Inside Edge cricket magazine programme being re-launched on SuperSport 2 next Tuesday evening (January 27).
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| 23 January 2009 |
Standard Bank partners with Fabcos to fund SMEs
Standard Bank and Fabcos (Foundation for African Business and Consumer Services) have entered into a partnership agreement which could see Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) accessing an estimated R400m in loan funding.
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| 7 January 2009 |
More awards for Standard Bank
Project Finance International, a leading project finance magazine, has awarded African Infrastructure Deal of the Year for the Lekki-Epe Expressway and African Power Deal of the Year for Rabai Power Project in Kenya, both of which involved Standard Bank in key roles.
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