Leading the market: Standard Bank CIB Global Markets receives top honours at the JSE Spire Awards 2026
Our Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) Global Markets team continues to demonstrate its strength and leadership in financial markets, earning recognition at the 2026 JSE Spire Awards.
These awards reflect peer-reviewed excellence, with South Africa’s largest institutional investors evaluating performance across research, foreign exchange, interest rate derivatives and bond markets. They recognise not only market leadership but also the ability to deliver consistent value, insight and execution in complex and evolving environments.
Our CIB Global Markets team has been honoured across multiple categories, reflecting the depth of its expertise and its continued commitment to clients.
“We are immensely honoured to be named the Overall Best Fixed Income and Forex House. This recognition reflects the trust and partnership we share with our clients,” Selvan Kistnasamy, Head of Trading, Global Markets.
“These awards reinforce our focus on delivering value through insight, pricing and execution. We remain committed to strengthening our capabilities and supporting the growth of Africa’s financial markets,” said Tom Anderson, Head Foreign Exchange, Global Markets.
In addition to the overall title, we received 12 category wins across key areas of the market including:
Best Research House
Best Team: Credit Bonds
Best Debt Origination Team
Best Structuring Team: Fixed Income\Inflation\Credit\FX
These acclaims highlight the team’s ability to combine extensive market insight with strong execution, innovative structuring and client-focused solutions across the continent and beyond.
We remain focused on delivering meaningful impact, supporting clients, strengthening markets and contributing to sustainable economic growth across Africa. As markets evolve, the team continues to invest in expertise, innovation and partnerships that drive long-term value.