Standard Bank Group has been recognised with 17 awards at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026. For more than 30 years, Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence have recognised financial institutions that set the global standard in performance, innovation and client impact.
Standard Bank Group was recognised for its excellence across securities services, corporate and investment banking, and SME banking in Africa’s key markets, affirming its position as the continent’s leading financial services provider.
The accolades include:
- Africa’s Best SME Banking Ecosystem
- Africa’s Best for Securities Services
- Africa’s Best Investment Bank for Equity Capital Markets
- South Africa’s Best Bank for Large Corporates
- Angola’s Best Investment Bank
- Uganda’s Best Investment Bank
- Kenya’s Best Investment Bank
- Ghana’s Best Investment Bank
- Tanzania’s Best Investment Bank
- Mauritius’s Best Investment Bank
- Mauritius’s Best Bank for Large Corporates
- Mozambique’s Best Investment Bank
- Namibia’s Best Investment Bank
- Botswana’s Best Investment Bank
- Botswana’s Best Bank for Large Corporates
- Nigeria’s Best Bank for Sustainable Finance
- Malawi’s Best Bank
Commenting on the recognition, Stanbic Bank Botswana Chief Executive, Chose Modise, remarked: “These awards are a proud moment for the Standard Bank Group and reflect the strength of our franchise across the continent. To see our collective efforts recognised across so many markets is a testament to the trust our clients place in us, the expertise of our people and our commitment to delivering meaningful impact in the economies we serve.”
“For Stanbic Bank Botswana, being recognised as Botswana’s Best Investment Bank and Botswana’s Best Bank for Large Corporates makes this achievement even more significant. It reaffirms our commitment to supporting Botswana’s growth agenda by partnering with businesses, institutions and investors to unlock opportunities, mobilise capital and contribute to sustainable economic development. We are honoured by this recognition and remain focused on delivering the innovative financial solutions and exceptional client experience that our clients have come to expect from us.”
The accolades add to a strong year of recognition for the Group. Standard Bank was recently ranked South Africa’s most AI-mature bank and second overall across the Middle East and Africa in the inaugural Evident AI Index for Banks. Brand Finance named Standard Bank Africa’s and South Africa’s Most Valuable Banking Brand for the fifth consecutive year. The bank also secured top honours across six categories at the Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2026 earlier this year.