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STANDARD BANK,
KWAZULU-NATAL
for and across Africa, delivering exceptional client
experiences and superior value.
MISSION
Our purpose is to drive Africa’s growth, we are a catalyst
for inclusive and sustainable economic growth in the
countries we operate, and we make life better for our
fellow Africans by doing business the right way
KEY PERSONNEL
Provincial H.O.B. Banking: Provincial Head of Business Banking: Rishaad Webster
Rishaad Webster Provincial Head of Commercial Banking: Carl Henriksen
Provincial Head of Personal and Private Banking:
Full Name of Company: Standard Bank, KwaZulu-Natal Imraan Noorbhai
Holding Company: Standard Bank Group Limited Provincial Head of Vehicle & Asset Finance:
Nature of Business: Banking and financial services to Glen Govinder
individuals, businesses, institutions, and corporations Provincial Head of Private Banking: Jean Hattingh
Services / Products: Banking and finance solutions, Advisory CONTACT DETAILS
and trading services, and online business banking Physical Address: 1 Kingsmead Way, Kingsmead,
Date Established: 1862 Durban, 4001
Tel: +27 (0)31 374 1000
VISION E-mail: information@standardbank.co.za
To be the leading financial services organisation in, Website: www.standardbank.co.za
UNLOCKING POSSIBILITIES FOR Partnering for Every Stage of Growth
BUSINESSES THAT DRIVE KZN’S ECONOMY Building tomorrow’s businesses requires more
than access to finance. It demands ecosystems of
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is more than a cornerstone support, trusted networks, and tools that empower
of South Africa’s economy – it is a launchpad for entrepreneurs to compete and thrive. Our Business
the future of enterprise. As the second-largest and Commercial Banking division is guided by three
contributor to South Africa’s GDP, accounting for strategic themes: transforming client experience,
approximately R488 billion and 16.3% of national executing with excellence, and driving sustainable
output, KZN boasts a diversified economy led by growth and value.
manufacturing, agriculture, and logistics. With
strategic trade routes, two major ports (Durban Our solutions are designed to support businesses at
and Richards Bay), and the Dube TradePort SEZ, every stage:
the province handles nearly 60% of South Africa’s Starting Out
cargo tonnage, making it a vital gateway to global
markets. Digital accounts, advisory services, and tools that help
entrepreneurs build resilient foundations.
KZN’s economic landscape is further enriched by
high-growth sectors such as food and beverage MyMoBiz: A low-cost digital business account
manufacturing, timber, sugar, and aluminium tailored for sole proprietors and micro-enterprises.
exports. The province is home to over 41 operational SimplyBlu: An e-commerce platform enabling
investors in SEZs, creating thousands of jobs and small businesses to set up online stores and
stimulating industrial development. accept digital payments.
At Standard Bank, we see KZN as a hub of possibility BizFlex Loans: Flexible funding for startups with
– and we are committed to unlocking its possibilities. variable repayment terms based on cash flow.
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