Investment banking
Tailor-made structuring and advisory solutions for equity, debt and asset optimisation as well as the mitigation of both financial and market risks.
Acquisition finance
Global merger and acquisition activity is strong, particularly in emerging markets, where Standard Bank is uniquely positioned to partner its clients and deliver innovative financing solutions.
Corporate finance
Standard Bank is a leading adviser to corporate and institutional investors on transactions in emerging markets. Our footprint across emerging markets globally, and the expertise and experience of our on-the-ground teams enable us to guide our clients through often challenging and complicated financial and regulatory environments.
Equity capital markets
The equity capital market has increased significantly in size, liquidity and sophistication in most emerging markets in recent years, while levels of institutional interest and corporates’ ability to raise equity finance have followed this trend.
Project finance
Strong growth in emerging markets is driving demand for infrastructure, with the financing and operation of infrastructure such as power plants, roads, rail networks, ports and pipelines becoming the preserve of the private sector. In recent years there has been renewed interest by large mining houses in large mining developments as part of a drive to take advantage of global demand for natural resources. The challenge for financial institutions is to finance these projects competitively and sustainably.
Property finance
Property is one of the largest and most widely held asset classes globally. Property assets tend to be held for a variety of reasons and by= a broad range of owners and investors. Standard Bank provides financing solutions that aim to optimise the value in individual properties or across portfolios, recognise the long term nature of the asset and meet the specific needs of our clients who develop or own property.
Private equity and debt capital market origination
Standard Bank is a discerning investor in high potential companies in emerging markets. Through leveraging our network and franchise in our core markets, we are able to access opportunities to partner with management teams and other investors, investing significant amounts of equity into each transaction.