Measured optimism is replacing long-held caution across Africa’s capital markets, but as infrastructure improves and digital adoption surges, questions remain over access, governance and the pace of reform.
Institutional investors are looking to increase allocations to African markets this year as they seek ESG-friendly returns in key sectors, according to an industry-wide study.
Long-servicing Standard Bank investor services head to depart, as custodian outlines succession plan.
Standard Bank will partner with BNY Mellon, building on their 23-year strategic relationship, to deliver on the GEPF mandate.
Under the partnership, Standard Bank’s clients will gain access to Northern Trust’s full suite of transition management services.
Clearing houses are often seen as best practice for frontier and emerging markets to attract inbound capital, however some African markets are not convinced.
South Africa’s leading equities broker by volume selects Standard Bank for domestic custody and derivatives clearing business.
Standard Bank announces launch of custody services in 15th African market.
Standard Bank opens in its 20th African Market with corporate and investment banking unit in Ivory Coast.
Standard’s Bank’s global head of investor services and GC Legend, Mark Kerns, to step down from position.