Standard Bank wins 10 awards at EMEA Finance Africa Banking Awards
The EMEA Finance Magazine Achievement Awards were recently held in London. Award winners are nominated by banks and their clients and chosen by the EMEA Finance editorial team.
Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking was recognised across three categories, equity capital markets, taking five awards, three in mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and two in syndicated loans. These are inclusive of the Best M&A house in Africa accolades, two Best M&A deals in Africa for deals originated in Nigeria and East Africa, and the Best IPO in Africa Awards for the Boxer Retail deal.
'We are proud to be recognised across various categories for our innovative and client-led solutions. They reaffirm our commitment to sustainably growing the continent we proudly call home. 'This highlights the importance we place on aligning our purpose with action through innovative deals across the African continent,' says Luvuyo Masinda, Chief Executive of Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking.
The Awards recognise the most notable transactions and the organisations behind them across a variety of markets, including debt and equity capital markets, loans, Islamic finance, structured finance and more.
'We will continue to strive to deliver innovative, exceptional service tailored to our clients' needs where they need them,' concludes Masinda.
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