Articles about Standard Bank

Government tightens screws on crypto assets

New tax reporting rules take effect this week, as National Treasury bids to regulate crypto-currency cross-border flows, despite a pending court case.

Banks, operators to drive Africa’s stablecoin tipping point

The adoption of stablecoin services by banks and mobile operators could accelerate the usage of the emerging crypto across the continent.

SA banks shift from caution to participation in crypto market

The move follows a series of policy developments, including the classification of crypto assets as financial products and the rollout of the licensing regime.

Standard Bank offers smart ID services at more branches

Smart ID application and renewal services are now available at more Standard Bank branches across Gauteng.

AI reshapes South African banks’ investment priorities

FNB, Absa, Standard Bank, Nedbank and Capitec go beyond pilot projects and isolated AI experiments to large-scale deployment across core operations.

Bolt for Business sees strong growth in SA

Driver data shows rising platform usage, with Joburg, Cape Town and Durban accounting for the highest volume of rides in 2025.

Former Standard Bank IT operator faces R1.9m fraud charges

The 60-year-old former IT employee was released on R5 000 bail after his first court appearance.

ITWeb TV: Bank Zero acquisition to boost Lesaka balance sheet

The deal will combine Lesaka’s reach with Bank Zero’s tech and expertise for greater financial inclusion, says Lesaka CEO Lincoln Mali.

Local online spending surges on Black Friday

Black Friday retail sales in South Africa for 2025 saw a significant rise, with online spending surpassing 2024 and reflecting a larger average basket size.

Standard Bank expands Home Affairs services

The bank will offer Home Affairs services at 20 additional branches from early 2026, making public services more accessible to South Africans.

Standard Bank funds hybrid renewable energy project

The big-four bank closes on a bespoke R1.92 billion equity financing solution for clean energy company H1 Holdings.

‘SARB needs legislative process to bring crypto under its control’

The central bank can’t change regulations through the courts, says Joon Chong, a partner at law firm Webber Wentzel.