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Africa’s best for HNW 2025: Standard Bank Wealth and Investment

For generations, Standard Bank Wealth and Investment has been a leader in serving high-net-worth clients and families. Its offering integrates a host of different services, including fiduciary, lending, insurance, banking and advisory. Beyond this, the South Africa-based private bank fosters deep relationships via its Generational Wealth Strategy, and its unique events and thought leadership programmes, making it Africa’s leading bank for high-net-worth (HNW) individuals.

March 28, 2025

Private Banking Awards

Private banking awards national winners 2025: Mauritius

Over the review period, Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) firmly positioned itself as the country’s premier private bank, blending invention, expertise and personalised service to cater to the sophisticated needs of private banking clients. Through MCB Private Wealth Management (MCB PWM), the bank oversees assets totalling $5.7 billion, backed by a dedicated team of over 150 professionals.

March 28, 2025

Private Banking Awards

Africa’s best for family-office services 2025: Standard Bank Wealth and Investment

At the heart of Standard Bank Wealth and Investment is the South African lender’s ethos, as it works to cater to the ever-changing needs of multi-generation families.

March 28, 2025

Private Banking Awards

Private banking awards national winners 2025: Malawi

By combining detailed customer service, financial expertise and powerful technology, Standard Bank Private Banking emerges as the standout private bank in Malawi. Over the review period, the bank demonstrated its ability to deliver tailored financial solutions that empower clients to grow and preserve their wealth, both locally and globally.

March 28, 2025

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Private banking awards national winners 2025: Mozambique

Absa Bank stands out for its strong financial performance, innovative digital solutions and commitment to empowering the next generation.

March 28, 2025

Private Banking Awards

Africa’s best for philanthropic advisory 2025: Investec

Investec is the clear winner of Africa’s best for philanthropic advisory award. The South Africa-based financial institution describes its purpose as an enduring drive to create value for clients, staff, stakeholders and the community at large. A successful philanthropic strategy is, it says, “crucial” to its overall wealth management and estate planning journey, particularly as high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families seek to forge a socially meaningful legacy.

March 28, 2025

Private Banking Awards

Private banking awards national winners 2025: Kenya

Access Bank's innovative banking tools continue to improve user experience and promote financial inclusion year upon year.

March 28, 2025

Private Banking Awards

Africa’s best for succession planning 2025: FNB

South Africa’s FNB has long been a regional leader in succession planning. This area of private banking can be tricky to define. What defines excellence when debating how good a financial institution is at helping families transfer ownership and oversight of wealth from one generation to the next? This process might take place overnight. On other occasions, it can take years to complete and be tortuously complex. Either way, preparation is all.

March 28, 2025

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Private banking awards national winners 2025: Morocco

Attijariwafa Bank has firmly established itself as Morocco’s Best Private Bank over the review period, through its commitment to offering exceptional service, innovative solutions, and a client-centric approach.

March 28, 2025

Private Banking Awards

Africa’s best for investment research 2025: Nedbank Private Wealth

At the heart of Nedbank Private Wealth’s investment strategy is a disciplined and values-based philosophy, geared toward long-term and carefully considered decision-making. The private bank’s approach ensures it maximises returns for clients across entire market cycles, and focuses on investing in high-quality companies heavy on long-term growth potential.

March 28, 2025

Private Banking Awards

Africa’s best for UHNW 2025: FNB

Serving the ultra-wealthy is a complex task for any private bank. Many ultra-high-net-worth families and individuals expect the kind of tailored institutional quality services that, in most cases, only the wealthiest can afford. Many are almost wealthy enough to build their own single family offices (but are not quite there yet). They are demanding, driven, complex, and know good financial advice when they see it.

March 28, 2025

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Africa’s best for sustainability 2025: NMB Bank

NMB Bank has established itself as Tanzania's – and Africa's – premier sustainable private banking institution through strategic initiatives that balance environmental responsibility, social impact and financial growth.

March 28, 2025

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