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Business Incubator Partnerships: Collaborations Participation in CIIE and CAETE: Showcasing
with local incubators and accelerators in KZN to African products like wine, nuts, and edible oils to
provide mentorship and early-stage support. Chinese buyers.
Managing Growth $600 million in trade flows facilitated in
Solutions that simplify payroll, improve cash flow, and 2022 through the ICBC partnership.
digitise operations so owners can focus on scaling. Shaping the Future Through Key Initiatives
SimplyBLU: A mobile payment solution that Our commitment to KZN extends beyond banking.
simplifies transactions and improves cash flow We are investing in platforms that prepare businesses
and provides an e-commerce platform. for the opportunities of tomorrow:
Autopay Payroll Services: Streamlined payroll
processing integrated with business accounts. Export Readiness Programme
Business Online: A secure digital banking EmpowHER Development Series
platform for real-time payments, collections, and Kasi SME Pitch Challenge & Phush’Ispan
liquidity management. Franchise Networking Summit
Merchant Capital Partnership: Access to working
capital based on card sales. Building a Sustainable Future
Standard Bank has committed over R74.3 billion in
Expanding Further
sustainable finance, with a goal to mobilise R450
Access to funding, trade finance, and market insights that billion by 2028. Through green financing,
enable businesses to cross provincial and global borders. renewable energy solutions, and advisory
TradeSuite: End-to-end trade finance solutions services, we are equipping businesses to embrace
including letters of credit, guarantees, and responsible growth that benefits communities
foreign exchange services. and the environment alike.
Export Readiness Programme: Tailored for KZN Why We Celebrate
SMEs, including compliance training and access
to international buyers. The KZN Top Business Awards spotlight the entre-
Mauritius Offshore Solutions: Wealth and preneurs and enterprises that embody resilience,
business structuring tools for family-owned vision, and innovation. By supporting these
enterprises expanding globally. awards, Standard Bank celebrates excellence while
Sector-Specific Insights: Industry reports and reaffirming our purpose: Africa is our home, we
benchmarking tools to identify new markets. drive her growth.
Global Trade Capabilities: Africa, US, and China
Standard Bank’s Business and Commercial Banking
division is building Africa’s leading trade platform,
enabling businesses to connect across borders
with seamless support:
Intra-Africa Trade: Leveraging the African
Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Standard
Bank supports trade across 20+ African markets
with integrated solutions for logistics, payments,
and policy alignment.
Africa-US Trade Corridor: Businesses gain access
to US markets through tailored trade finance,
foreign exchange, and cross-border payment
solutions.
Africa-China Trade Corridor: In partnership with
ICBC, Standard Bank offers end-to-end Africa-
China trade solutions including:
Africa-China Banking Centre: Mandarin-
speaking consultants, trade agents, and
logistics support.
Africa-China Import & Export Solutions:
Support for sourcing goods, navigating
regulations, and accessing Chinese markets. The 2025 KZN Top Business Awards
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