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Standard Bank has award winning research capabilities and deep specialist expertise in Africa’s leading sectors. Our Insights Hub brings you our latest thought pieces aligned to key events and trends that are shaping the future of Africa and her growth sectors.

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Standard Bank Corporate & Investment Banking is committed to driving real progress in Africa. Learn more about our latest news and how we are partnering with our clients and the communities that we serve for growth across Africa.

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Deals
Meeting the water needs of tomorrow

When the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) sought to develop Phase 2 of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, they turned to Standard Bank for a long-term funding solution.

Creating two market leaders out of one powerhouse

Standard Bank played an integral role in supporting Imperial Holdings to create two separate businesses in a R30bn deal that will see the newly-established Imperial Logistics and Motus businesses separately listed on the JSE in November 2018.

Innovative transformation deal secures local and global buy in

In a structure requiring no equity injection from the participating shareholders, Standard Bank acted as sole financial advisor, sole transaction sponsor and funder to Sanlam on its transformational R8 billion B-BBEE transaction completed in March this year

Global partnership set to increase connectivity and boost economic growth

Standard Bank acted as Financial Advisor on a deal between SA fibre infrastructure and Internet Services Provider, MetroFibre Networx, and French investment company STOA Infra & Energy, in a transaction that will increase South African businesses’ and households’ access to open fibre.

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Accolades
    Best investment bank in Kenya
    Best investment bank in Angola
    Best investment bank in Malawi
    Best investment bank in Nigeria
    Best bank South Africa
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    Market-leading solutions

    Standard Bank Corporate & Investment Banking serves the diverse needs of governments, parastatals, larger corporates, financial institutions and international counterparties. We have concluded many deals that cross function, business line and region, and provide a comprehensive range of products and services to our clients through our cross-functional teams. Our market-leading solutions cross global markets, investment banking, and transactional products and services, supported by trusted advisory and research capabilities.
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    Africa and beyond

    Standard Bank has expertise in industry sectors most relevant to real growth and development in Africa, focusing on the mining and metals; oil and gas; power and infrastructure; financial institutions; telecommunications and media; and consumer sectors as well as real estate capabilities. We also have expertise in relevant sectors at a country level, including diversified industries (including automotive), healthcare and pharmaceuticals, international development groups, and the public sector.
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