Standard Bank Group reports R45 billion of headline earnings and a return on equity of 18.5%.

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GUEST – Sim Tshabalala – Standard Bank Group CEO
Standard Bank Group has reported R45 billion of headline earnings and a return on equity of 18.5%. This performance is underpinned by continued balance sheet growth, lower credit impairment charges and flat costs in the banking franchise and a robust performance in Insurance & Asset Management.
13 Mar 2025 2PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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