Africa’s best for securities services 2026: Standard Bank

As institutional investors seek more efficient access to multiple African markets, the ability to provide consistent custody, settlement and investment servicing across jurisdictions became an increasingly important competitive advantage. Standard Bank has spent years building precisely that platform, combining continental scale with ongoing investment in technology, market infrastructure and regulatory engagement.

The bank now operates across 15 African markets and reports ZAR17.9 trillion ($1.1 trillion) in assets under custody and administration, making it the continent’s largest custodian.

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