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FULFILLING A PURPOSE IN KZN

e are excited about conventional if it’s not working. effective and convenient methods and lending facilities, structured of our relationship managers and
Africa’s possibility. Seeking knowledge from cradle to we can offer them,” adds Imraan. working capital finance, our universal banking approach,
WAs a bank with an grave and continuously learning commercial property finance, we are able to provide excellent
established footprint in 20 African from my mistakes; sustains my Retail Banking – Simphiwe Khoza merchant transaction solutions, client service and solutions globally.
countries, it’s no exaggeration to personal vision. This attitude to Retail banking comprises fleet finance, insurance and We understand where our clients
say that Standard Bank plays an life, I believe, is one of the reasons of the following customer financial planning and fiduciary are in their investment lifecycle and
important role in driving growth for my success.” segments: Small and Medium advice. Furthermore, we also offer they are at the centre of what we do.
and innovation on the continent. Shari’ah banking solutions from Our cultural drivers are centered
“My leadership style has Enterprises, Private Banking,
Imraan Noorbhai, Standard changed as the demands of the Prestige and Middle market the most elementary of savings and around the three pillars: living the
Bank Provincial Head KwaZulu- modern world have evolved. I am offerings and non-relationship investments to the most complex client experience; collaboration; as
Natal says, “We see ourselves passionate about the philosophy banking products and services. of commercial transactions such well as openness and trusting, thus
as our FECs which launched in the
helping us in creating impact in the
as more than just a bank and of servant leadership and strongly Whether you want to transact,
measure our value beyond believe that it is through the save or borrow, Standard Bank last 18 months. societies within which we operate.
financial outcomes. By using the practise of serving the people that Retail Banking has a tailored It is clear that the products and Wealth – Mano Singh
fundamental power of financial serve our customers that we are financial solution for you. We solutions we offer are designed
services, we have been able to able to make this bank a great have recently enhanced our to enhance the experience of our Standard Bank Wealth KwaZulu-
make many positive contributions, place to work, a great place to bank online banking solutions through customers and facilitate growth Natal seamlessly delivers wealth
socially, economically and and a great place to invest. I have our digital platforms. Our in this exciting province. In solutions to our clients to Protect,
environmentally. Every Standard learnt that the team approach is representation spans across all doing so, we understand that our Grow and Manage their individual
Banker plays a part in delivering key, where collaboration paves the municipal boundaries within commercial success and social needs. In doing so, our purpose
our purpose and it is through this way for ultimate success.” KwaZulu-Natal, represented relevance over the long term is to provide financial peace of
commitment that we continue to “Putting our clients at the centre by six geographic regions depends on placing our clients at mind by enabling our clients to
contribute to the prosperity and achieve their wealth ambitions
wellbeing of the societies in which through best of breed solutions
we operate, positively driving in our various suites: Investment
Africa’s growth in a sustainable (Investment Planning, Offshore
and inclusive way.” Investing, Online Share Trading),
Insurance (Short term; Life)
On a personal level, Imraan and Fiduciary (Wills and Estate
attests the need to keep learning Planning).
and questioning. He is never
satisfied with the basics and Our advice framework is
always demands to know more, designed to deliver our services
ask more, and seek more. and solutions (Individual and
His quest is to have a better Commercial) through our trusted
understanding of the environment financial experts with simplicity
within which he operates, and and impactful service, while
how things connect with each enriching people’s lives in a long
other in the global village. term relationship built on the core
value of trust.
Over the years, this philosophy
has driven his career path. Wealth and Investments
Imraan studied at the University – Lisa Forster
of Durban Westville, where he Our Wealth Management
completed his formal studies as an Philosophy centres on managing,
accountant. He then served articles growing and protecting the
at Desai Jadwat Inc before joining generational wealth of our clients
the motor industry as general Left to right: Lisa Forster - Wealth & Investments; Hameed Noormahomed - Business Banking; Nathan Govender and their families. Our goals-
manager. - Commercial Banking; Simphiwe Khoza - Retail Banking; Imraan Noorbhai - Provincial Head, KZN; Brian Busse - driven investment approach
His career at Standard Bank has Head Credit; Thabisa Nkanzela - Head Finance and Mano Singh - Wealth. allows you to take a long-term
spanned various roles from sales view of your investments, whilst
and distribution, management of everything we do remains the i.e. Dolphin Coast, Hibiscus the centre of everything we do, simultaneously meeting your
accountant, financial manager key to our success. We remain Coast, Drakensberg, Msunduzi, and ensuring that the outcomes short-term lifestyle needs.
and finally director finance for inspired by our purpose which Zululand and eThekwini Areas. of our activities are a catalyst for As your financial partner,
Customer Channels PBB SA. is to improve lives and fulfil We are always ready to serve you growth on this continent we call our aim is to accompany you
Imraan was nominated as a Star aspirations across Africa. We value through our digital, self service home. This is achieved through through each stage of your life,
and Super Star performer during interactions above transactions. and branch channels." the expertise of our Account giving purpose to your wealth
this time. We are progressive, pioneering, Executives, Account Analysts and and ensuring you can leave a
Customer Service Consultants
In 2010, Imraan was appointed as and unlocking Africa’s potential.” Business Banking as we are able to deliver a holistic lasting legacy.
Head Retail Banking in KwaZulu- Imraan is supported by a – Hameed Noormahomed customer value proposition to
Natal and progressed to Provincial committed leadership team As South Africa’s leading our Business Banking customers We live in a place pulsating
Head in 2015. During this time he with Hameed Noormahomed as Business Bank, our Business which includes an understanding with pride and possibility.
was successful in being nominated Head Business Banking, Nathan Banking segment within of the ecosystem within which Where others see challenges,
for three prestigious leadership Govender as Head of Commercial KwaZulu-Natal comprises they operate. We see endless opportunities.
programmes facilitated by GIBS Banking, Simphiwe Khoza as five suites spanning the entire
through which he gained global Retail Head KZN, Mano Singh province namely; Dolphin, Commercial Banking Where others see diversity,
leadership banking exposure as Wealth Head KZN and Lisa Hibiscus, eThekwini, Msundusi - Nathan Govender We see strength.
through emersions in New York, Forster as Head of Wealth and and Zululand. We offer business Our purpose as Commercial This is our Africa.
China/ Hong Kong / Nigeria and Investments KZN. solutions across conventional Banking is to create and deliver This is our home.
London. He has also enjoyed “Through these dedicated units banking to meet our clients value to our entrepreneurial clients, Together we move Africa
many international learning business needs, savings and providing them with financial and forward. 
experiences with the latest being to with specialist staff, we offer a investment options to help them non-financial solutions as partners
wide range of solutions to our
Berlin and Stockholm during 2017. achieve their business goals for growth within and outside
customers, from the most basic to
Imraan says, “I challenge the the most sophisticated of financial and business loans to meet of South Africa. We support
status quo; always seeking better services. Our aim is to ensure that both their short and long term businesses with a turnover of
ways to get the job done and our customers’ requirements are financial obligations. These between R300 million and
the need to move away from the always met through the most cost include transactional accounts R1.3 billion. Through the expertise

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