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Get the latest financial news impacting the continent, expert insights into Africa’s markets and economies and the most recent announcements from the Standard Bank Group.

Africa is at a pivotal moment regarding relations with key trade partners. The AfCFTA is gathering momentum, and AGOA remains a critical avenue for trade with the United States. To fully capitalise on these opportunities, African nations must undergo industrial transformation. But first, we urgently need AGOA to be renewed.

More needs to be done to stimulate the growth of SMMEs, as well as boost intra-African trade, to unlock the continent’s huge potential.

We are honoured to be recognised for our commitment to serving our clients and fulfilling our Purpose.

Since launching its climate policy in March 2022, the bank is on track to surpass its target of raising between R250 billion and R300 billion for sustainable finance by the end of 2026.

Standard Bank remains positive about the potential Africa has for growth, with vast opportunities identified in the areas of infrastructure, renewable energy, telecoms and new minerals as examples.

In a historic move that has forever altered the energy sector in South Africa, the year 2011 marked the dawn of a new era.

The Standard Bank’s 12th Annual Investors’ Conference (AIC) 2022 is taking place in London on 28 – 30 June 2022.

The Network Forum (TNF) offers a curated global community for the custody, settlement, and post-trade community.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, we showed up in the face of uncertainty. We put people first, we stepped in to support our clients, we came together to assist the most vulnerable in our societies, and we took the opportunity to pause and reflect on the way we live and work.

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