In-Market Insights

In-Market Insights - A view from the Standard Bank trading room

Selvan Kistnasamy, Head of Trading at Standard Bank CIB joins Godfrey Mutizwa to discuss recent market volatility, which mirrors broader trends observed over the past few years. He reflects on the challenges posed by the pandemic and identifies a key theme that has driven the markets. He also unpacks the comprehensive toolkit deployed on quantitative easing, fiscal spending, and fiscally backed bank lending, as well as the political or policy driven incentives needed at this time. In-Market Insights [https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/cib/global/insights/standard-bank-talks/in-market-insights]

In-Market Insights - When the US stumbles, can SA sprint?

As global markets wobble under the weight of US policy shifts and economic uncertainty, South Africa may be entering a moment of unexpected strength. Standard Bank’s Head of Foreign Exchange Tom Anderson joins Mamokete Lijane, Trading Strategist to unpack dollar dynamics, recession risks, and the SARB’s next big decision—and why a bold move now could unlock long-awaited growth. In-Market Insights [https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/cib/global/insights/standard-bank-talks/in-market-insights]

In-Market Insights - Sr Tony Blair in-conversation with CEO of Standard Bank CIB

The world today is increasingly multipolar, with the US and China competing for influence, Europe redefining its economic relationships, and new financial hubs emerging in the Gulf and Asia. Where does Africa fit in this evolving global order and what are the deliverables that demonstrate the change in the relationship with Western powers. Is this a geopolitical moment where Africa can redefine its role, and which economies or regions are best placed to seize the opportunities. In-Market Insights [https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/cib/global/insights/standard-bank-talks/in-market-insights]

In-Market Insights - Deputy Minister of Finance for South Africa, on gearing the economy towards self-reliance

In a brief but encouraging conversation from the sidelines of the recent African Markets Conference 2025, our host, Godfrey Mutizwa hears from Honorable David Masondo MP, Deputy Minister of Finance for South Africa about some of the innovative measures the country is taking to address its own debt to GDP ratio, attract investors through improved private-public partnership and ultimately drive the continental economy toward greater and greater self-reliance. In-Market Insights [https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/cib/global/insights/standard-bank-talks/in-market-insights]

In-Market Insights - Our Upended World: What the New World Order Means for Africa

The world is undergoing a shake-up of global geopolitics and economics under U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term at a pace and scale not seen since the end of the Second World War. It’s a perilous time for Africa as President Trump pursues his “America First” trade policies, at a time when the continent is trying to renew the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act. For South Africa – in President Trump’s crosshairs for a variety of reasons – it’s a test of endurance for the Government of National Unity and its fight to re-ignite growth in Africa’s largest economy. In-Market Insights [https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/cib/global/insights/standard-bank-talks/in-market-insights]