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Corporate & Investment Banking / 03-02-25 / Shelly Nxumalo

Afreximbank joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 as an official partner

"Afreximbank's strategic support will be instrumental in facilitating key investments and unlocking new opportunities within Africa's evolving energy landscape," says Oré Onagbesan, AEW: Invest in African Energies Program Director.

Corporate & Investment Banking / 22-01-25 / Kwanele Sibanda

FSB Findings: G20 financial regulatory reforms enhance securitisation markets

"The evaluation highlights the importance of the G20 reforms in enhancing securitisation market resilience. Nonetheless, recent market developments reinforce the need for authorities to monitor risks and to ensure the alignment of incentives…

Corporate & Investment Banking / 26-11-24 / Shelly Nxumalo

Standard Bank signs agreement with IFC to expand local currency lending in Africa

"Driven by positive market reforms and attractive returns, global investors have shifted their gaze to Africa. There is also growing interest in sub-Saharan countries with investors recognising the continents potential," says Kayode Solola,…

Corporate & Investment Banking / 13-11-24 / Kwanele Sibanda

Nedbank Private Wealth named Best Private Bank in Africa

"The bank’s success at the awards reflects its steadfast dedication to excellence in delivering holistic wealth management solutions to high-net-worth clients. Through our personalised and innovative wealth management solutions, we remain focused…

Corporate & Investment Banking / 06-11-24 / Rajesh Ramsundhar

Rajesh Ramsundhar | Transforming Africa's capital markets through innovation

"Economic projections show that real GDP growth will rise to 3.7% in 2024 and 4.3% in 2025, continuing to outperform global averages. This resilience opens new opportunities for investors and highlights the region's potential as a source of…

Corporate & Investment Banking / 05-11-24 / Shelly Nxumalo

Corporate credit demand rises amid improving business conditions, reports Nedbank

"So far this year, we have seen an acceleration of borrowing requests to fund renewable energy. In the context of environmental, social and governance (ESG) imperatives and the anticipated continuous evolution of regulatory pressures, we expect…

Corporate & Investment Banking / 02-10-24 / Daniel Nkosi

Standard Bank partners with Meridiam to power Africa's infrastructure

"Given our unrivalled footprint across the continent, we are regularly looking to work with partners that share our vision for building this continent that we call home, and this kind of event is important to mark the excellent work that has…

Corporate & Investment Banking / 19-09-24 / Staff Writer

Standard Bank expands Mauritius offshore offering

"Our clients will be able to enjoy the full benefits of operating from an IFC that facilitates international activity and operates under a strong regulatory framework. Mauritius also offers the advantage of political and economic stability,…

Corporate & Investment Banking / 18-09-24 / Duty Editor

RMB supports Metier's strategic acquisition of Mertech Marine

"This was not a leverage finance transaction in the traditional sense; we had to approach it in a similar way to a resource finance transaction due to Mertech Marine's business operating model. We also had to understand how the potential risk…

Corporate & Investment Banking / 22-08-24 / Kwanele Sibanda

Standard Bank launches global first innovative syndicated loan management digital platform

"With Reach, we are setting a new standard in the syndicated loan market. Our platform's ability to centralise and digitise loan data enhances efficiency, reduces error rates, and provides our clients with immediate access to vital loan information,"…

Corporate & Investment Banking / 21-08-24 / Koketso Mano

Koketso Mano | Consumer inflation slows further in July

"Slowing global inflation, stable oil prices, a less depreciated rand, and subdued domestic demand remain supportive to lower inflation this year. We anticipate that inflation will fall below the 4.5% target over the next few quarters but lift…

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