The Standard Bank Group delivered a solid performance for the six months ended 30 June 2026, reporting record headline earnings of R26.1 billion, up 10% period-on-period, and a higher return on equity (ROE) of 19.8%. This is comfortably within the Group’s 2028 ROE target range of 18% to 22%. The Group remains focused on delivering…
For many South Africans, payday brings a brief sense of relief. Within days, debit orders, transport costs, grocery bills and other essential expenses absorb much of what is available, leaving households stretched for the rest of the month. South African households are facing mounting financial pressure. According to the latest Consumer Confidence Index (CCI), compiled…
As South Africa marks National Savings Month, FNB is encouraging consumers to rethink how they approach saving, positioning it not as a luxury, but as a critical investment in their future financial security. South Africa’s household savings rate remains under strain, with the country recording a negative household savings ratio in recent periods. This suggests…
Key findings from the 2026 FNB Retirement Insights Survey: 73% of South Africans under 60 now have a retirement plan, up from 60% in 2025.Among lower-income consumers, retirement plan ownership increased from 19% to 48%.Among those aged 36–54, retirement plan ownership rose from 67% to 85%.South Africans under 60 are allocating more of their disposable…
By KOPANO MONAHENG FOR many South Africans, owning a home is a lifelong dream. Although buying a house does not happen overnight, starting to save or invest towards that dream as early as possible can make a significant difference. Jolandé Duvenage, CEO of FNB’s Value Ecosystems Portfolio, said whether you are employed or running a…
What began as a tool to help customers understand and manage their money has grown into a platform supporting life’s biggest decisions. As FNB’s nav» ecosystem marks its tenth anniversary, customer behaviour points to growing demand for practical guidance beyond traditional banking, from saving and homeownership to mobility, protection and giving back. To mark the…
FNB data indicates that many households in flood-affected areas in the Garden Route are being forced to tap into their savings to manage immediate financial needs, underscoring mounting financial pressure and the difficult trade-off between long-term financial security and short-term survival. The analysis, covering the period 1 April to 31 May (61 days) for each…
What should be a time for grief and reflection is often overshadowed by pressure, responsibility and financial uncertainty for many South African families. Insights from customer engagements reveal that one of the greatest stressors during bereavement is not only the loss itself, but the uncertainty around insurance claims, timelines and next steps. In these moments,…
Building on the success of last year’s Export Readiness Programme in KwaZulu-Natal, Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking is expanding the initiative to Gauteng and the Western Cape, with DHL Express South Africa joining as the programme’s technical export readiness partner. The expanded programme will support a new cohort of high-potential small and medium-sized enterprises…
Standard Bank Group’s Real Estate Services team has been awarded the 2026 Realcomm Digie Award for Best Use of Automation in Corporate Real Estate for its advanced application of artificial intelligence and automation to transform how the bank manages property, compliance and energy data across its operations. Selected as one of only three global finalists,…
