01/27/2015

UK bank holds on to Africa future

The African continent remained part of Standard Chartered’s consumer banking plans even as the lender reviewed its global branch network, the British bank that has operated in Africa for more than 150 years said yesterday.

01/26/2015

Deutsche Bank dumps SA clients

South African retail clients of Deutsche Bank in Germany could incur significant capital gains tax because the bank is no longer accepting investments from any customer living here.

12/31/2014

Happy New Year

Before the golden sun sets, 2014’s calender is destroyed, And mobile networks get jammed, I wish in 2015 every moment is enjoyed. Happy New Year 2015 !

12/16/2014

Stanchart to Downsize Ops

Standard Chartered bank will close up to six branches in Zimbabwe while retrenching about 100 employees in the process as the group downsizes its operations in the country.

12/08/2014

Building on diamond prosperity in Botswana

Despite building criticism over media censorship allegations and opponent intimidation in the weeks ahead of Botswana's 25 October 2014 elections, the day passed peacefully and the incumbent Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) held its majority, to the d

12/08/2014

Standard eyes Africa’s millionaires

BANKING the wealthy is expected to become increasingly lucrative as the number of ultra-rich Africans grows rapidly, prompting Standard Bank to sharpen its focus on millionaires in Nigeria and Kenya.