Standard Bank, Africa's largest bank, is reportedly considering acquiring a stake in the fintech company OPay. This potential investment comes as OPay prepares for a significant $4 billion initial public offering in the United States.

Standard Bank Group Ltd.'s Kenyan subsidiary plans to significantly expand its retail presence across the East African nation, aiming to double its footprint within three years to attract more clients and revenue.

An indictment has been filed against the former president of the Management Board, the president of the Credit Board, and the president of the Risk Management Board of Eurostandard Bank in North Macedonia.

Standard Bank aims for a $15.4 billion expansion in Nigeria and other African SME markets, having doubled its earnings and return on capital since 2020 while sustaining market growth.

The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival has revealed its 2026 line-up, featuring a mix of established artists like Angélique Kidjo and Thandiswa Mazwai alongside emerging talent across four stages.

South African artist Manana discusses his career, collaboration, and creating space for alternative sound following his win of the Standard Bank Young Artist award.

Standard bank transfers will not be possible in France from Friday, April 3, to Monday, April 6, inclusive, due to the Easter weekend.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana addressed Standard Bank's post-Budget forum, discussing the country's debt trajectory and emphasizing the need for discipline, reform, and infrastructure investment following the 2026 Budget.

Standard Bank backs UNISA’s climate loss and damage research to strengthen South Africa’s resilience  Daily Maverick

The Female Academic Leaders Fellowship (FALF), supported by Standard Bank Private Banking, held its annual event in South Africa, concentrating on promoting research commercialization and innovation from universities.

Stanbic Bank Ghana has reaffirmed its position as a leading private banking partner for affluent and high-net-worth clients, following Standard Bank Group's recognition as Africa’s Best Private Bank at the Euromoney Private Banking Awards.

Prosecutors have filed criminal charges against the former management of the defunct Eurostandard Bank, alleging their actions caused over 27 million euros in damages to the bank's creditors.

South Africa's transformation drive is under scrutiny as black ownership on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) remains low. While some companies like Old Mutual and Absa have seen replacement transactions, others like Standard Bank and Nedbank have less than 1% black ownership, having not concluded BEE transactions for a decade.

The Mail & Guardian's Gig Guide provides an essential roundup of art and culture events, including the Savanna Festival of Comedy, Dominica's 'Your Presence' release, and Santu Mofokeng's exhibition.

HSBC has reportedly hired a trader from ICBC Standard Bank to lead its global metals trading division. This move signals a significant change in leadership for the bank's metals trading operations.

The Association of Damaged Savers of Eurostandard Bank in North Macedonia states that after 5.5 years without an epilogue, accountability must extend to Trifun Kostovski, the former chairman of the Supervisory Board, given his central role in the bank's leadership.

Stanbic Bank Ghana Ltd and The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited have successfully arranged a $205 million senior secured term loan and revolving credit facilities for Engineers & Planners Company Limited (E&P), Ghana’s largest indigenous mining contractor.

Standard Bank backs UNISA’s climate loss and damage research to strengthen South Africa’s resilience  Daily Maverick

Six years after its collapse, an indictment has finally been filed against former executives of Eurostandard Bank, including Trifun Kostovski, Kosta Kostovski, Nikolce Petkoski, and Zoran Nikolov, bringing new weight to the case.

Standard Bank suggests that the South African economy is approaching 'escape velocity,' indicating a potential for sustained growth.

Standard Bank Research projects Ghana's economy to grow between 5.9% and 6.1% in 2026, supported by gold mining expansion, critical infrastructure projects, and improved foreign exchange buffers, despite Middle East tensions.

Standard Bank reports that ultra-rich individuals in Africa are increasingly investing in real estate as a primary strategy to preserve their wealth.

Standard Bank is actively assessing the full scope of a recent cyberattack, with daily data dumps revealing the extent of the breach. The bank is working to understand the impact and secure its systems.

Ghana's economy continues to show encouraging signs of recovery, driven by strong gold export performance and improving macroeconomic stability, even as rising global oil prices pose new challenges.

The Standard Bank Group is presenting its Africa Trade Barometer, likely offering insights into trade trends and economic conditions across the African continent.

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