Standard Bank breaking records

• Standard Bank's headline earnings for the first half of 2026 are up 10% to R26.1 billion.
• The bank's pan-African strategy and diverse portfolio have shielded it from the impacts of the conflict in the Middle East and rising global inflation, contributing to its strong performance.
• The bank's strong results are expected to continue, with CEO Sim Tshabalala expressing optimism about the resilient outlook for South Africa and the potential for deeper economic integration with the rest of the continent.