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| 14 December 2005 |
Standard Bank continues discussions with Oceanic Bank
Standard Bank intends continuing its discussions with Oceanic Bank, the fifth largest bank in Nigeria, regarding the latter potentially acquiring Stanbic Bank Nigeria and Standard Bank acquiring a significant strategic minority shareholding in Oceanic Bank.
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| 6 December 2005 |
House prices up 21.5% in November
A report by Standard Bank's economists says residential property prices in South Africa are set to cool off.
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| 2 December 2005 |
Standard Bank under-13 cricket week
South Africa's young cricket hopefuls are taking their first steps on the competitive cricket ladder in the Standard Bank under-13 week.
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| 1 December 2005 |
Standard Bank's new co-branded gift card races to be the holiday gift of choice
Standard Bank's recently launched prepaid MasterCard Gift Cards have generated over R4 million worth of sales in the four weeks since their launch.
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| 15 November 2005 |
Pricing structure for 2006 unveiled
More than 14 000 customers started using Standard Bank's one-time password security service following the attempted phishing attack of 2 November 2005.
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| 10 November 2005 |
Standard Bank increasing customer awareness and vigilance to cyber crime
More than 14 000 customers started using Standard Bank's one-time password security service following the attempted phishing attack of 2 November 2005.
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| 9 November 2005 |
Standard Bank announces Young Artist Award winners for 2006
Standard Bank celebrated 22 years of sponsoring the Young Artist Awards with a fitting tribute to four outstanding recipients for next year.
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| 7 November 2005 |
Picasso and Africa
The Standard Bank Gallery will play host to Picasso and Africa, an exhibition of works by the 20th century European master Pablo Picasso.
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| 7 November 2005 |
Standard Bank in discussions with Oceanic Bank
Standard Bank has entered into discussions for Oceanic Bank to acquire Stanbic Bank Nigeria and Standard Bank acquiring a shareholding in Oceanic Bank.
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| 7 November 2005 |
Standard Bank secures US $125 million loan facility
A new loan facility has been secured from an international consortium of 17 leading banks. The facility is available for drawing in either US dollar or euro.
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| 2 November 2005 |
Standard Bank thwarts phishing attack
Standard Bank has successfully dealt with another "phishing" attack against bank customers, the second in five months.
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| 26 October 2005 |
Standard Bank best bond house
Standard Bank has won five of the 15 categories in the 2005 Bond Exchange of South Africa Spire Awards, including best bond house.
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| 24 October 2005 |
Standard Bank launches its inaugural R4.5bn home loan securitisation
Standard Bank has launched South Africa's biggest debt capital markets transaction to date.
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| 20 October 2005 |
New score for SA cricket: 20 overs goes international
After the success of the domestic Standard Bank Pro20 Series, South African cricket fans are now set to enjoy the international version of the game.
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| 20 October 2005 |
Standard Bank secures loan facility to boost black-empowered small businesses
Standard Bank and Agence Francaise de Development have signed a R160 million loan agreement for financing new investments in the small and medium enterprise sector.
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| 17 October 2005 |
Alluring Argentina
We're looking at two acquisitions that would give us a greater presence in this South American country.
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| 13 October 2005 |
We introduce Moneygram
This product enables a person-to-person transfer, for collection at any country. |
| 11 October 2005 |
Prepaid Gift Card a first
Just in time for the festive season! Standard Bank MasterCard Gift Cards will be a welcome alternative on your gift lists.
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| 22 September 2005 |
Standard Bank's reinvestment in SA cricket pays dividends for development
Standard Bank has renewed its sponsorship of South African cricket. A spin-off will be the significant dividends over the next three years for development.
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| 12 September 2005 |
Auto loan securitisation for Standard Bank
Standard Bank has raised R3 billion through a debut securitisation transaction aimed at reducing the bank's funding requirements and enhancing capital management.
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| 8 September 2005 |
Standard Bank operations in three countries praised
Standard Bank has been awarded Country Awards for Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland in The Banker magazine's annual awards for excellence and innovation in banking technology, investment banking and bank performance at a country, regional and global level.
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| 5 September 2005 |
Millions saved by our vigilant staff
The vigilance of Standard Bank staff helped prevent more than R225 million fraud against the bank since August 2004 - and one lucky staffer today received R1 million for her sharp eye.
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| 2 September 2005 |
Standard Bank invests in Imbewu Capital Partners
Standard Bank Limited has acquired a 22% equity shareholding in the black-owned private equity and investment holding company, Imbewu Capital Partners (Pty) Ltd.
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| 29 August 2005 |
Standard Bank buys stake in its Foschini Group's financial services division
The Foschini Group has sold an initial 25% of RCS Investment Holdings, its financial services division to Standard Bank for R619 million.
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| 25 August 2005 |
Standard Bank Plc secures US$400 million syndicated loan facility
Standard Bank Plc has secured a US$ 400 million dual tranche syndicated term loan facility from a group of leading international banks.
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| 24 August 2005 |
Standard Bank appoints Head of Energy Sales & Trading
Standard Bank has appointed John Dockery as Head of Energy Sales & Trading, based in London.
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| 23 August 2005 |
Standard Bank and Edcon team up to offer South Africa's first no-fee credit card
A partnership with retail group Edcon will offer qualifying Edcon store-card customers a MasterCard - the first credit card available in South Africa to carry no annual fee.
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| 18 August 2005 |
Standard Bank and Barclaycard terminate credit card venture
Following completion of the acquisition of a majority stake in ABSA Group Ltd by Barclays Bank PLC (Barclays), it became necessary to terminate the Credit Card Collaborative venture between The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited (Standard Bank) and Barclays Bank PLC.
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| 17 August 2005 |
Standard Bank Group's growth prospects remain positive
Standard Bank Group normalised headline earnings per share for the six months to June 2005 increased by 22% to 304,8 cents and a normalised return on equity of 23,7% was achieved.
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| 16 August 2005 |
Maree sets the Standard
Our CEO is nominated Moneyweb/SAA CEO's CEO of the year 2005.
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| 10 August 2005 |
Standard Bank and MTN ring in a new era for financial services
SANDTON - MOBILE telephony is ringing in a new era for South African financial services.
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| 27 July 2005 |
Package of measures announced to raise the bar on e-commerce security
We take a look at the most pressing security threats facing banks and other financial institutions and measures taken by Standard Bank to address them.
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| 15 July 2005 |
Top artists to Jo'burg's landmark jazz festival
A gathering of world-class international and South African award-winning jazz musicians is heading to Johannesburg for the 2005 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Jo'burg International Festival.
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| 14 July 2005 |
Ratings awarded to Standard Bank Plc and Standard International Holdings SA
Standard Bank's principal international operations have been awarded ratings by both Moody's and Fitch.
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| 11 July 2005 |
We're the top bank in sub-Saharan Africa
Standard Bank has been ranked No. 1 in sub-Saharan Africa in The Banker Top 1 000 World Banks 2005, an annual ranking of the world's commercial banks.
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| 27 June 2005 |
Standard Bank protects credit card customers against potential fraud
We have identified and, as a security precaution, are contacting about 1 500 credit card customers who could potentially be affected by the recent breach of payment card data by a third party processor in the United States.
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| 24 June 2005 |
Standard Bank ranked 17th in FM Top Companies survey
Standard Bank is among the "bluest of blue chips" says Financial Mail. The magazine put us 17th in its annual Top Companies survey.
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| 22 June 2005 |
Standard Bank KZN Business Growth Awards 2005
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) businesses, both large and small, are again invited to enter the annual Standard Bank KZN Business Growth Awards.
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| 14 June 2005 |
Standard Bank helps SA Home Loans take securitisation into new territories
South African Home Loans will soon be launching another exciting innovation for the South Africa securitisation market: the first listed residential mortgage warehousing conduit, the Thekwini Conduit, arranged by Standard Bank.
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| 8 June 2005 |
Scorpions question more suspects linked to "phishing" attack
South Africa's elite investigation unit, the Scorpions, is questioning eight people in connection with the recent "phishing" attack against several local banks.
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| 27 May 2005 |
Andisa launches trainee programme
Andisa Securities will be offering an intensive 16-month training programme for four individuals who wish to pursue a career in stockbroking. Applications are now open.
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| 26 May 2005 |
Chiefs' win scores an investment in soccer development
Standard Bank has donated R100 000 Kaizer Chiefs' soccer development programme in recognition of the club's recent victory in South Africa's Premier Soccer League.
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| 23 May 2005 |
Fraud syndicate member questioned following Standard Bank investigation
An alleged syndicate member linked to the massive email fraud scam attack against several banks last week is being questioned by the Scorpions following an intensive investigation by Standard Bank.
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| 19 May 2005 |
Phony Internet site shut down
Standard Bank has shut down a phony Internet site that had been set up by fraudsters to obtain customers' banking details.
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| 12 May 2005 |
Namibian operation signs US$50 million term loan facility
Standard Bank Nambia has signed a 364-day US$50 million term loan facility, on a club-loan basis, in Munich, Germany.
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| 10 May 2005 |
South Africa's most valuable brand
Standard Bank has been rated South Africa's most valuable brand and is valued at over US$1 billion.
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| 9 May 2005 |
Standard Bank launches a pure savings product
A new entry-level savings product encourages more savings across a wide variety of income groups in South Africa.
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| 28 April 2005 |
Jacko a CEO's CEO finalist
Jacko Maree, Chief Executive of Standard Bank, is one of eight finalists for the 2005 Moneyweb/SAA CEO's CEO of the year award to be announced on 28 June.
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| 26 April 2005 |
Restructuring of Andisa Capital
Standard Bank is to restructure the shareholding arrangements in Andisa Capital to enable Ronnie Ntuli, the current Chief Executive, to pursue his interest in establishing an investment business.
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| 26 April 2005 |
Standard Bank's site a vital channel
Standard Bank's site www.standardbank.co.za has been responsible for generating over R1.3-billion in business over the past year.
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| 19 April 2005 |
Happy birthday AutoBank!
The first Standard Bank AutoBank ATM was put into service 24 years ago on 21 April 1981 and set the tone for changing the way people in South Africa do their banking.
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| 12 April 2005 |
Standard Bank Asia US$250 million transferable term loan facility
Our Asian subsidiary launches a US$250 million transferable term loan facility into general market syndication.
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| 9 March 2005 |
Standard Bank meets its primary financial objectives for 2004
Standard Bank Group again met its primary financial objectives of strong real earnings growth and an attractive return on shareholder equity. Headline earnings increased by 22% to R7 648 million and a return on equity of 26,4% was achieved.
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| 22 February 2005 |
Standard Bank Tier III bond issue
Standard Bank has placed a R600-million subordinated bond, due in March 2007.
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| 21 February 2005 |
Woolworths launches credit card securitisation programme
Woolworths has successfully launched its in-store credit card securitisation programme with an inaugural issue of R1.9-billion of AAA rated notes, arranged by Standard Bank.
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| 16 February 2005 |
Restrictions placed on selected accounts
We have placed restrictions on accounts of a small number of customers who have failed to comply with FICA (Financial Intelligence Centre Act) requirements to re-identify themselves.
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| 25 January 2005 |
Standard Bank in groundbreaking broadband VSAT solution
Satellite technology helps us take ATMs to rural areas of South Africa.
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| 25 January 2005 |
Tsunami fund growing
The Tsunami Disaster Fund SA, set up to support relief efforts in areas affected by the most devastating tsunami on record, is approaching R8-million. Money collected will go specifically towards helping the tsunami victims rebuild their lives and their homes.
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| 5 January 2005 |
Tsunami Disaster Fund
You can help in relief efforts in areas affected by the most devastating tsunami on record.
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