Articles about Standard Bank

SARB fights to reclaim R16m in crypto over outdated forex laws

SARB challenges a ruling overturning its seizure of R16 million held by Standard Bank, forfeited under what the court said were apartheid-era regulations.

SA’s exchange control regulations too outdated for crypto

Judge Mandlenkosi Motha rules that the exchange control regulations, introduced in 1961, cannot be applied to crypto-currencies.

NOA wind energy project readies to produce clean power

South African renewable energy firm NOA Group’s 94.5MW Wind Garden reaches financial close and enters construction.

Standard Bank announces UniHack competition winners

The Standard Bank UniHack Competition winners showcased innovative solutions to address SA's challenges in education, mental health and disability support.

Standard Bank’s IT spending tops R22bn

Software, cloud and other technology-related costs grew by 3% due to increases in contractual software services.

PayShap prompts SA banks to cut instant payment charges

Local banks have reduced their own charges for instant transfers so that the charges are the same as that of PayShap.

Standard Bank’s Shyft partners digital payments firm Stitch to bolster CX

The bank responds to a growing demand from Shyft customers for more immediate access to funds.

FPC Enterprise Solutions reduces customer payment risk with Peresoft EFTXpress SFTP

The companies have helped a mining solutions provider to reduce risk in payments by deploying Peresoft’s first SFTP solution.

Cassava secures billions in funding

The technology firm closes an equity investment round of R1.6 billion, which will form a key part of its plan to strengthen its balance sheet and drive sustainable profitable growth.

Local banks expect bumper Black Friday online sales

SA’s improved economic landscape and growing customer confidence in online shopping will boost Black Friday weekend online sales, say banks.

Mulilo raises R7bn for battery energy storage projects

Debt financing has been secured through a consortium of local lenders, including Standard Bank and Absa.

Winners of BCX Digital Innovation Awards revealed

The Information Regulator, Standard Bank and Old Mutual are named among the winners of this year’s awards.