We are excited to be able to meet face-to-face a group of influential bloggers from China to the Standard Bank Group head office today.

The bloggers are visiting South Africa to find out more about the country so they may present their perceptions to their followers in China and around the world.

During their visit to Standard Bank Group’s head office they will hear more about our history, business and social media activities.

On 27 March at 8.30 pm, we will be supporting Earth Hour, a symbolic event to raise awareness around climate change.

Climate change is happening and will affect all of us in our lifetimes. There are many things we can do as a company and as individuals to reduce the impact of climate change – most especially by using energy wisely, by investing in more energy efficient appliances and by thinking before we act.



At Standard Bank Group will be turning off the lights in buildings we own around the world for one hour. You can do the same at home to raise awareness within your family.

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The owner of any small business has to often rely on help and guidance wherever they may find it.

These entrepreneurs are extraordinary people because they mostly have to be “jacks of all trades” – experts in finance, technology, marketing, people management, buying and selling.

Small Capital is an initiative that offers business owners free advice and tools to help them build a successful enterprise. The online home of Small Capital is a treasure trove of ideas and contacts, and also houses the free monthly publication that is a practical guide to running a small business. Read more »

While we continue to expand across the globe, Standard Bank Group’s (SBG) head office in Johannesburg, South Africa, has also experienced a growth spurt. This has got our property team working on a plan for the future.

Construction of a new facility in Rosebank, Johannesburg, has just got underway. The new office complex will house corporate offices, meeting rooms and a small retail space. Read more »

How do you get to do outdoor activities and raise money for children in need without leaving the office? Standard Bank Group’s Isle of Man and Jersey offices have the answer and it lies in one of the trendiest gadgets: The Wii Fit.

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Wanting to contribute to the BBC’s “Children in Need Appeal" was the catalyst for this adventure. The team’s aim was to raise funds to help disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. Read more »

Jacko Maree, Chief Executive of Standard Bank Group, has been named by the Financial Times as one of the 50 emerging market business leaders who have helped shape the economic performance in their respective region.

The Financial Times, one of the world's leading financial publications, has identified 50 emerging market business leaders from a host of emerging market economies, a large number of whom are from BRIC countries - Brazil, Russia, India and China. Read more »