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Standard Bank delivers Record Half-Year Earnings of R26 billion

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Standard Bank reports record headline earnings of R26.1bn, up 10% for 1H26, with ROE rising to 19.8%, it's highest under Basel III. Sim Tshabalala unpacks the drivers behind the performance — client-led growth, disciplined cost management, strong balance sheet momentum, and Africa Regions contributing 40% of Group earnings. We explore digital adoption, sustainable finance mobilisation, and the bank’s strategy to compete and win across Africa’s next growth wave.
13 Aug 12PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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