Standard Bank Group

Standard Bank recently introduced UNAYO, a digital platform that combines the simplicity of mobile money with the sophistication of a bank account, aiming to connect Africa’s informal market to financial services in an easily accessible manner. In a virtual launch, Wally Fischer, Head of Unayo at Standard Bank answered some of the critical questions about the platform

The China International Import Expo (CIIE) is one of the world’s most dominant import trade show and provides opportunities for global exporters to expand their business to China and develop beneficial trade relations with Chinese importers. Enterprises representing over 100 countries participate in the expo, which sees foot traffic of more than 1 million visitors over its duration. The 2020 CIIE was held from 05 - 10 November 2020 in Shanghai, China.

Standard Bank attended the CIIE for the third time where we hosted a delegation of over 15 exporter clients from 4 African countries. This forms part of our strategic intent to strengthen the Africa-China trade corridor. As part of its activities at the import show, we hosted networking sessions, together with our strategic partner the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), where African exporter clients were able to get face time with Chinese importer clients of the ICBC.

Our CE, Sim Tshabalala spoke to the International Finance Corporation on #ClimateBiz sharing his views on green investment opportunities in emerging markets.