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21 Jun 2021

Just Share 2021 AGM Roundup: Still room for improvement

By Staff Writer

At these AGMs, we have asked company directors and executives a total of 22 questions relating to inequality (wage gaps and income inequality) diversity and transformation, climate change, and related governance issues.
27 May 2021

How behavioural science can improve SA’s savings rate

By Staff Writer

As financial services organisations integrate behavioural science deeper into their operations, the industry has an opportunity to promote healthier savings rates by encouraging consumers to make better financial decisions. South Africa has one of the lowest savings rates in the world.

29 Mar 2021

1nvest’s commodity ETFs scoop four wins at the SALTAs for 2021

By Staff Writer

Specialist index tracking asset manager 1nvest, a collaboration between Standard Bank, Liberty and STANLIB, is proud to announce that three of its commodity Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) received top honours at this year’s South African Listed Tracker Funds Awards (SALTAs).

26 Mar 2021

Standard Bank arranges SA’s first listed social bond for TUHF Ltd

By Staff Writer

TUHF Ltd., with the assistance of Standard Bank, has launched South Africa’s first social bond listed on the JSE, the proceeds of which will be directed towards inner-city affordable housing projects.
17 Mar 2021

Netcare and Standard Bank launch Africa’s first sustainability-linked bond

By Staff Writer

JSE-listed Netcare, which operates a network of hospitals and other healthcare services in South Africa and Lesotho, has launched Africa’s first sustainability-linked bond, in partnership with Standard Bank.

01 Mar 2021

Standard Bank warned against the financing of Total's EACOP

By Staff Writer

Today 263 community and not-for-profit organisations from around the world, including Just Share and 12 other South African organisations, urged the CEOs of 25 banks not to participate in loans to fund the construction of the world’s longest heated crude oil pipeline.
16 Feb 2021

Transition management services partnership announced

By Staff Writer

Standard Bank has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chicago-headquartered financial services company Northern Trust, to partner on the delivery of transition management services across Southern Africa. Under the partnership, Standard Bank’s clients will gain access to Northern Trust’s full suite of transition management services. Transition Management is a core offering at Northern Trust...
16 Feb 2021

Transition management services partnership announced

By Staff Writer

Standard Bank has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chicago-headquartered financial services company Northern Trust, to partner on the delivery of transition management services across Southern Africa.
06 Apr 2020

Standard Bank confirms relief through Credit Life Insurance products

By Janice Roberts

Standard Bank wishes to advise its customers on potential relief through its credit life insurance products.
29 Mar 2020

Standard Bank extends relief measures

By Janice Roberts

Standard Bank has announced a second wave of relief to help its customer base navigate financial commitments as Covid-19 continues to impact the livelihood of many individuals across the country.

28 Mar 2020

Standard Bank reacts to Moody's downgrade

By Janice Roberts

Standard Bank notes the action taken by Moody’s rating agency to downgrade South Africa’s sovereign credit rating to Ba1 from Baa3.

22 Mar 2020

Standard Bank announces Covid-19 financial relief measures for customers

By Janice Roberts

Standard Bank has announced interim debt repayment measures to help segments of its customer base to navigate their financial commitments as Covid-19 cases continue to increase across the country.