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Standard Bank’s Africa strategy is paying off

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Alyssa Viljoen, MD at Merchant West Investments, unpacks Standard Bank’s five-month update and asks whether SA’s banks still offer value – and which names stand out. Bianca Botes from Citadel Global discusses why every board needs a clear FX policy and how companies should approach currency risk. Plus, economist Dr Roelof Botha reflects on the Q1 2026 Afrimat Construction Index and the passing of Alan Greenspan.

23 Jun 1AM English South Africa Business News · Business

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