SIBOS 2026: Where global finance meets African opportunity
SIBOS 2026 brings together the world's leading financial institutions to explore how digital finance is shaping AI-driven economies. As Africa's largest bank by assets, we bring deep African market expertise, trusted relationships and a unique perspective to the global conversation.
Through our leadership in transaction banking, trade finance and cross-border payments, we're helping connect African opportunity to global markets while enabling businesses to grow with confidence.
Turning global innovation into African progress
Technology is reshaping financial services, but meaningful progress comes from combining innovation with market insight.
Across Africa, we work with businesses, financial institutions and investors to simplify cross-border trade, strengthen payment capabilities and unlock new opportunities for growth.
Our presence across 21 African markets gives us an unmatched understanding of the continent's financial landscape, helping clients navigate complexity while connecting them to opportunity.
At the centre of the conversation
SIBOS creates an opportunity to exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships and explore the forces shaping the future of finance.
Throughout the conference, we'll engage with clients, partners and industry leaders on the topics driving Africa's financial future, from digital finance and payment innovation to trade, liquidity and cross-border commerce.
Because progress isn't driven by technology alone.
It's driven by partnership.
As part of the Standards Forum, Nompilo Mtshali Head: Trade, Product, Transaction Banking, Standard Bank will contribute to the session, “Standards in trade: What’s next for the industry?”, taking place on Wednesday, 30 September 2026. Her participation reflects our continued commitment to advancing industry dialogue on the future of trade and the standards that will shape more connected, efficient and resilient markets.
Recognised for leadership across Africa
Our commitment to supporting Africa's growth continues to be recognised globally:
- Best Bank for Transaction Banking in Africa, Global Finance, 2026
- Best Bank for Financial Institutions in Africa, Global Finance, 2026
- Best Corporate Cross-border Payments Solution in Africa, Global Finance, 2026
- Best Trade Finance Provider in Africa, Global Finance, 2026
- Best Sub-custodian Bank in Africa, Global Finance, 2026