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Standard Bank named South Africa’s most valuable financial services brand as brand value rises to US$4.724 Billion
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Sunday World
Johannesburg, 29 July 2026 – Standard Bank has been named South Africa’s most valuable financial services brand and the country’s second most valuable brand overall in the 2026 Kantar BrandZ Top 30 Most Valuable South African Brands ranking.
Standard Bank’s brand value increased by 54% to US$4.724 billion, from US$3.066 billion in the previous ranking in 2024, outpacing the 47% growth recorded by the Top 30 brands collectively.
Kantar BrandZ rankings combine a brand’s financial value with the contribution made by consumer perceptions and demand.
David Hodnett, Standard Bank South Africa CEO, says: “Being named South Africa’s most valuable financial services brand is a significant endorsement of the trust, relevance and confidence that clients continue to place in Standard Bank.
The 2026 ranking also provides a broader Standard Bank Group story.