MasterCard and Standard Bank Group Sign Agreement

Ann Cairns, President of International Markets, MasterCard, with Peter Schlebusch, Group Executive, Standard Bank Group celebrate the signing of an agreement strengthening the relationship between MasterCard and Standard Bank Group for another five years. This agreement will expand the remit of MasterCard across the African countries where Standard Bank is present and leverages the use

Xchanging Announces Financial Processing Services Agreement With Standard Bank

Xchanging, the business process, procurement and technology services provider, has announced it has won a new contract with Standard Bank. The contract will see Xchanging supplying financial processing services to one of Africa’s largest financial services groups, initially for one year. Xchanging was selected for its expertise in working with major banks to deliver complex

South Africa’s Banking Rewards Programs: A Comparison

South African banks are now all in full swing with their respective loyalty or rewards programs.  In a highly competitive banking environment, where the large South African banks are doing whatever they can to attract customers across all LSM’s, rewards programs can be used to ensure that existing customers are not tempted to switch banks.

Opportunities abound in Angola for Standard Bank

Angola’s economy is expected to expand by 7% to 9% a year over the next decade. It’s one of the fastest growth rates in the world, yet the country’s financial sector is just keeping pace. So it may seem a bit ambitious for Standard Bank de Angola to aim even higher. As part of Africa’s

Standard Bank Group Named Financial Times’ Sustainable Bank of the Year

Standard Bank Group has been acknowledged by the Financial Times as the Sustainable Bank of the Year award for Africa and Middle East. The FT/IFC Sustainable Finance Awards, now in their eighth year, have established themselves as the world’s leading awards for environmentally and socially responsible banking and investment. International Finance Corporation (IFC) is a

Standard Bank South Africa Launches Customer Rewards Programme

Standard Bank South Africa has launched a rewards programme. From 10 June 2013, Standard Bank South Africa customers can join UCount Rewards, a programme offering rewards for using their Standard Bank personal debit, cheque or credit card. “Our customers are our greatest asset and through this programme, Standard Bank will reward customers in a way