Passion driven investment a favoured strategy of the wealthy, says Standard Bank Published by Margaret Nienaber on 19 October 2015 The market for alternative investments is much like other markets.
Shortage of quality real estate assets in Africa, but industry not without risks Published by Staff Writer on 24 August 2015 A growing consumer middle-class is driving both property demand and growth opportunities in the real estate industry across the African continent, says Standard Bank.
Easier financing is helping fast track energy projects and bridge gaps, says Standard Bank Published by Staff Writer on 11 June 2015 More workable and pragmatic models for project finance are helping improve the pace of projects in Africa and remove some of the bottlenecks.
Standard Bank remains upbeat about Angola’s recovery from oil price fall Published by Staff Writer on 14 May 2015 Angolan government’s quick action and improved capital market access, helps it recover from oil price decline.
Participating in the agricultural value chain can bring exponential returns Published by Staff Writer on 4 May 2015 The need for a business approach to farming is more important than ever.
Financing a franchise: How to do it right Published by Staff Writer on 29 April 2015 There are numerous options available to fund a franchise, but each require careful evaluation and management.
Making sense of Africa’s middle class Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 September 2014 New study challenges some commonly held perceptions about the size of Africa’s middle class.
Africa’s middle class might be smaller than previously thought Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 August 2014 Many Africans previously seen as “middle class” are in fact highly vulnerable to various economic shocks.
Don’t write off South Africa just yet, says Standard Bank CEO Published by Kate Douglas on 12 August 2014 “Yes, there are issues. There are service delivery protests, there are strikes, but those are illustrative of a healthy democracy.”
The rise of Africa’s banking champions Published by KPMG Africa on 11 August 2014 There has been a rapid expansion of banking activities across the continent in recent years.
‘While the US may be late to the party, it has a lot to offer Africa’ Published by Staff Writer on 5 August 2014 “US companies can do very well in Africa provided they put in the effort to understand the continent’s markets in detail.”
How multinationals expanding in Africa find the right person for the job Published by Kate Douglas on 1 July 2014 Finding the right skills to support expansion across Africa can be a challenge.
Localising its business is an important expansion strategy for Standard Bank Published by Kate Douglas on 10 October 2013 CE speaks about Standard Bank’s new business in Angola.
Meet the Boss: Zweli Manyathi, CE of personal and business banking Africa, Standard Bank Published by Kate Douglas on 8 October 2013 From his start as a messenger to CE at Standard Bank, Zweli Manyathi knows about determination and hard work.