Investing in our people

In Africa, Standard Bank invests in local capacity to create strong, relevant teams. At the same time, we draw on our global network to ensure consistency across its operations. We seek to understand local conditions, cultures and market drivers. In this way, Standard Bank provides products and services tailored to each unique in-country need.

Our people are a key focus in Standard Bank’s efforts to be socially relevant and to make a difference on the African continent.

For example, in Africa, Standard Bank has developed and implemented one of the most comprehensive workplace health and wellness programmes in the world – at an annual cost of R53-million, in 16 countries across the continent, covering five time zones and reaching over 38 000 staff and their immediate families.

As a leading international financial services provider, we are aware of our responsibilities to all stakeholders. These include delivering value to shareholders, empowering and rewarding its staff, providing exceptional service to customers and giving back to communities where the bank operates.

Standard Bank offers a wide range of financial services in Africa and beyond, ranging from commercial banking services, personal, community-based and corporate, as well as merchant banking, trust, insurance, investment, trade, financing and exchange facilities.