Yes, today marks our 149th year…that's nearly a century and a half! Through this time, Standard Bank Group has remained an influential and stable force in the African economy.
We are the oldest name in banking in South Africa and recognised as the 76th most valuable banking brand in the world.
It is very fitting that Standard Bank Group’s anniversary follows on from heritage month as it is also an opportune time for us to reflect on how our journey over the past century and half has mirrored that of our country, our continent and the world at large.
We have been part of a remarkable journey to democracy in South Africa. As emerging markets have grown in prominence and importance, we have played a greater role in those regions. As the age of technology has unfolded, we have embraced and adopted technology to the benefit of our employees and customers.
Over our 149-year history, Standard Bank Group has been faced with many challenges, achieved many successes and is recognised as one of the major players in banking on the African continent.
Through the years we have gathered a wealth of experience in Africa, something we believe sets us apart from our competitors. We will continue to use our heritage to keep us and those that we serve moving forward.
You can read more about milestones in our history on
www.standardbank.com.
