Nigerian Bank Lets Firms Pay China in Naira
Stanbic IBTC unveiled a platform on 9 November 2026 that lets Nigerian firms pay Chinese suppliers in naira, settled in...
November 11, 2026Topic
Standard Bank
Kenyan Banks Strengthen as South African Rivals Enter
Moody’s says Kenya’s banks are more profitable, yet they hold government debt worth 1.7 times their equity as South African...
October 2, 2026
Absa Wins GEPF Custody Contract to Guard South Africa’s US$215 Billion State Pension Fund
GEPF custody transition confirmed: Absa replaces Standard Bank as custodian of R3.5 trillion, about US$215 billion, in state pension assets.
August 19, 2026
Standard Bank Leadership Shift Names Hodnett South Africa CEO
Standard Bank leadership shift: David Hodnett became South Africa CEO in October 2025 as Kenny Fihla left for Absa, refreshing...
August 18, 2026
Standard Bank Becomes Africa’s Gateway to China’s Yuan Payments
Standard Bank is the first African bank to access China’s CIPS payment system and, since June 2026, an authorised yuan...
August 11, 2026