Standard Bank was formed in Port Elizabeth, South Africa in 1862 and was initially known as “The Standard Bank of British South Africa”

In the 1870’s with the gold finds in the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (Eastern Transvaal) it became prudent to remove the ‘British’ from the Bank’s name, and in 1883 the Bank became formally known as ‘The Standard Bank of South Africa’, a name that has remained the same for over 130 years.

Throughout the 1890’s Standard Bank consolidated its position as the leading bank in Southern Africa. During apartheid the South African economy suffered, but after the last decade of hard work and significant change, I am proud to be able to say that Standard Bank is a leading force in Africa, as the country celebrates it’s “Ten Years of Democracy”. In 2004 Euro Money voted Standard Bank the number one bank in Sub-Saharan Africa, placing it above well-known brands such as Barclays Bank and Standard Chartered.

In South Africa, Standard Bank is a household name, employing over 39,000 people and recognised as the leading financial services brand. For those cricket aficionados Standard Bank sponsors one-day cricket in South Africa and we are proud to see our brand displayed on the shirts of the national side.

Standard Bank now has a presence in over 38 countries worldwide, providing access to an international network that meets the needs of a diverse client base.

Award Winning

After the relaxation of sanctions in 1992 Standard Bank quickly established itself as a leader in emerging market finance and in 2004, the Banker Magazine voted Standard Bank, ‘Emerging Market Bank of the Year’.

Not to be outdone by its larger parent, Standard Bank Offshore, (the banking, asset management, fiduciary and fund administration businesses across Jersey, the Isle of Man and Mauritius), also won awards in 2004, notably the Portfolio International Award for ‘Best International Banking Product’. The product that attracted this accolade was the Offshore Expatriate Savings Account, a unique account paying exceptionally high interest rates, giving the flexibility of instant access and the returns of a 90-day notice account. Winning the award for ‘Best Expatriate Bank’ in the Investment International Offshore Finance Awards in 2005 reinforced the merits of this account.

Having provided some insight into the Standard Bank as a company, I would like to explain the benefits to you of developing a relationship with Standard Bank through deVere and Partners

• Competitive interest rates
• Reduced fees for internet payments
• Cost-effective regular savings capability using the Visa Debit Card
• Internationally recognised Visa debit card
• Full range of banking services, ensuring you only need one home for your money
• Comprehensive online capabilities.
• Dedicated relationship managers, no call centres
• Comprehensive website providing full details of the offshore financial product range, accessible at www.sboff.com
• Long established bank with operations in over 38 countries and a staff complement of in excess of 39,000.

Standard Bank is an established, award-winning bank that is large enough to matter, but small enough to care.

Should you want to know more please contact your deVere and Partners advisor.