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Digital transformation and shareholder expectations are reshaping proxy voting in corporate South Africa

15 October 2025 - South Africa’s corporate governance is undergoing a dynamic shift, with proxy voting emerging as a powerful catalyst for change.

Mar 09, 2026

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COULD SECURITIES LENDING BE THE GROWTH SWEETNER YOUR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO NEEDS?

By Hitesh Harduth, Head of Securities Lending and Borrowing at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking and Chairman of the South African Securities Lending Association.

XX May 2025 - Pressure is mounting on investors to find smarter ways to grow capital without exposing their clients to unnecessary risk. While asset managers and pension funds are well versed in traditional approaches to portfolio management, many still overlook the potential that Securities Lending offers to quietly and consistently boost long-term portfolio returns.

Mar 09, 2026

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TRANSITION MANAGERS PRESERVE VALUE WHEN CHANGING PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES

Johannesburg, xx December 2025 – When pension funds and investment managers change portfolio strategies, the visible costs are often just the tip of the iceberg. Poor execution during these transitions can erode significant value, yet many South African institutions still underestimate the risks involved and the value of partnering with an experienced transition manager.

Mar 09, 2026

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The evolving role of custodian banks in investment administration

By Adam Bateman, Head: Business Development & Strategic Partnerships, Investor Services and Johan De Bruyn, Head: Fund Services, Investor Services at Standard Bank CIB

Mar 06, 2026

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Standard Bank Transition Management

TRANSITION MANAGEMENT

Transition complex portfolios smoothly with our global trading expertise.

Nov 03, 2025

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Securities Lending Final May25

COULD SECURITIES LENDING BE THE GROWTH SWEETNER YOUR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO NEEDS?
By Kari van Rensburg, Head of Market Services, Hitesh Harduth, Head of Securities Lending and Borrowing at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking and Lungelo Gcilitshana, Head of Dealing at the Eskom Pension and Provident Fund

Jul 02, 2025

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Securities Lending _May25

COULD SECURITIES LENDING BE THE GROWTH SWEETNER YOUR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO NEEDS?
By Hitesh Harduth, Head of Securities Lending and Borrowing at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking

Jul 02, 2025

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Securities Finance Times Article

Future-proofing the business- Hitesh Harduth speaks about his 19-year career at Standard Bank, and how the firm is working to develop African markets.

May 26, 2025

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