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Statements
10 Mar 2026
Standard Bank Statement
Standard Bank is aware of recent social media posts and concerns related to cases of alleged fraud. Some of the cases referenced date as far back as 2011, and were fully investigated at the time through our internal processes and, where relevant, independently reviewed by either the Banking Ombud at the time and The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA).
Partnerships
9 Mar 2026
Standard Bank and Home Affairs expand Smart ID services through bank branches
Standard Bank and the Department of Home Affairs have expanded access to Smart ID services through a new bank-assisted model, bringing secure identity services closer to South Africans through selected bank branches.
Partnerships
6 Mar 2026
Standard Bank partners with Rhiza Holdings to host inaugural Corporate Social Investment Graduate Volunteering Day
Standard Bank, the biggest bank in Africa by assets, recently partnered with Rhiza Holdings to host an inaugural Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Graduate Volunteering Day.
Economic
5 Mar 2026
Standard Bank Africa Trade Barometer Shows Improving Trade-Enabling Infrastructure and Stronger Business Confidence
Trade-enabling infrastructure across African markets is showing broad improvement, while business confidence and macroeconomic stability are strengthening across the continent.
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