Standard Bank Strengthens Regional Presence with New Representative Office in Egypt
Standard Bank, the largest financial institution in Africa by total assets, announced its readiness to officially inaugurate its new representative office in the Arab Republic of Egypt on November 12, 2025, in Cairo. This step reflects the bank’s long-term commitment to advancing African economic integration and expanding opportunities for cooperation and shared growth across the continent.
Strategic Expansion into North Africa
The establishment of the representative office in Egypt marks a strategic milestone in the bank’s vision to deepen commercial and investment ties between Northern and Southern Africa, while strengthening connectivity between the continent, the Gulf region, and global financial markets. Egypt serves as a key hub in regional trade networks, making the bank’s direct presence a valuable driver for enhanced institutional and economic collaboration across multiple sectors.
Extensive African and Global Network
Standard Bank Group operates in 21 African countries, supported by four international financial hubs in Dubai, New York, Beijing, and London, as well as two offshore centers in the Isle of Man and Jersey. Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, the Group’s shares are listed on both the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE: SBK) and the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX: SNB), underscoring its leadership position within Africa’s financial industry.
Strong Presence in the Middle East and North Africa
The bank’s Middle East and North Africa strategy is built on more than two decades of institutional presence in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The Cairo representative office complements this foundation, supporting the growing trade and investment flows between the Gulf region and Sub-Saharan Africa, and enabling corporates to seize emerging opportunities across these dynamic markets.
Solid Financial Performance and Global Partnerships
As of June 30, 2025, Standard Bank Group’s total assets reached USD 191.8 billion, serving more than 19.2 million clients and employing over 50,000 staff. Its extensive footprint includes 1,180 points of representation and over 5,400 ATMs across the continent
