STANDARD BANK

Parent Company: Standard Bank Group, Limited

Brand Value: $2,745 million

Headquarter City: Johannesburg

Year on Year Change: -23%

Industry: Banks

Year Formed: 1862

Standard Bank is among the largest African banking groups by total assets, employing a substantial workforce across Africa. Formed in 1862 in Port Elizabeth to finance the development of the Kimberley diamond fields, it became listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in 1970. Standard Bank emphasizes its focus on Africa, aiming to bring investment and capital flows to the continent, while providing clients with eyes-on-the-ground into opportunities.