Stanbic Bank Ghana recognised as Ghana’s Best Investment Bank at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026

Stanbic Bank Ghana has been named Ghana’s Best Investment Bank at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, contributing to Standard Bank Group’s impressive tally of 17 awards across Africa.

For more than 30 years, Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence have recognised financial institutions that set the global standard in performance, innovation and client impact. The recognition highlights Stanbic Bank Ghana’s continued leadership in delivering innovative corporate and investment banking solutions that support economic growth, facilitate investment and enable businesses to achieve their strategic ambitions.

Standard Bank Group was recognised for its excellence across securities services, corporate and investment banking, and SME banking in Africa’s key markets, reaffirming its position as the continent’s leading financial services provider.

The accolades awarded to the Group include Africa’s Best SME Banking Ecosystem, Africa’s Best for Securities Services and Africa’s Best Investment Bank for Equity Capital Markets.

Sim Tshabalala, Standard Bank Group CEO, said: “The awards recognise Standard Bank’s ability to serve clients across the full spectrum of the economy, from entrepreneurs and SMEs to multinational corporates, institutional investors and governments. We continue to drive sustainable growth on the continent by connecting capital to opportunity and supporting trade, infrastructure, energy and economic development. This achievement reflects the extraordinary commitment of our people across the continent and the trust that our clients continue to place in us – for which we remain very grateful.”

Commenting on the Ghana award, Musah Abdallah, Head of Corporate and Investment Banking, Stanbic Bank Ghana, said: “Being recognised as Ghana’s Best Investment Bank is a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering world-class advisory, financing and capital market solutions for our clients. At Stanbic Bank Ghana, we remain focused on partnering businesses, investors and the public sector to unlock growth opportunities, facilitate strategic investments and support Ghana’s long-term economic transformation. This award reflects the dedication of our teams and the trust our clients place in us to help them achieve their ambitions.”

The recognition adds to a strong year for the Standard Bank Group. Brand Finance named Standard Bank Africa’s most valuable banking brand for the fifth consecutive year. Earlier this year, the Group secured top honours across six categories at the Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2026.

As a member of Africa’s largest banking group by assets, Stanbic Bank Ghana continues to leverage its extensive continental footprint, deep sector expertise and international connectivity to support clients operating within Ghana and across Africa. Through its Corporate and Investment Banking business, the bank provides tailored solutions spanning advisory, debt and equity capital markets, transaction banking, trade finance and sustainable finance, helping clients navigate an increasingly complex business environment while driving growth and development.

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Musah Abdallah, Head, Corporate and Investment Banking, Stanbic Bank Ghana LTD.

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