August 26: Standard Bank Mauritius has once again been recognised for its leadership excellence in corporate and investment banking, receiving two prestigious accolades at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026: namely, the Best Investment Bank in Mauritius and Best Bank for Large Corporates in Mauritius.
Chief Executive, Standard Bank Mauritius Francois Gamet commented: “Winning these two Euromoney Awards for Excellence for a second year in a row is a significant achievement and a proud moment for our organisation. These recognitions affirm our strategy of being Africa-focused, client-led and digitally enabled, while positioning Mauritius as a global gateway for investment and business across the African continent.”
He added: “As we celebrate the 25 years of presence of Standard Bank in Mauritius, we reflect with pride on a journey defined by strong partnerships, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to supporting our clients’ growth ambitions. For a quarter of a century, Standard Bank Mauritius has supported multinational, regional and African corporates with comprehensive banking, financing, advisory and transactional solutions, leveraging Mauritius’ position as a trusted international financial centre. As Africa’s largest bank by assets, we remain committed to helping our clients realise their ambitions and drive sustainable growth across the continent.”
He further underlined, “This double win is not only a celebration of our achievements, but also of the trust and relationships we have built over the past 25 years. I extend my sincere gratitude to our clients for the confidence they place in us, and to our employees for their dedication, expertise, and relentless pursuit of excellence, which enable us to consistently deliver innovative solutions and superior service. Together, we look forward to building on this legacy and creating even greater value in the years ahead.”
While the Head: Investment Banking at Standard Bank Mauritius, Niki Quentin, pointed out: “Being recognised as the Best Investment Bank in Mauritius reinforces our leadership position as the preferred investment banking partner for corporates and investors seeking opportunities across Africa. It reflects our deep expertise, specialist capabilities, strong execution track record and our ability to deliver complex, high-impact transactions for our clients.”
“Our differentiated value proposition lies in connecting global and regional corporates to Africa through the Mauritius International Financial Centre, supported by Standard Bank Group’s unrivalled African footprint in 21 African markets, four global financial centres and 2 offshore hubs. These awards are a testament to the dedication of our teams, the strength of our client relationships and the confidence our stakeholders place in us.”
The awards, presented by Euromoney, one of the world’s leading financial publications, recognise excellence in banking and financial services through a rigorous assessment of performance, strategy, client service, innovation and market impact. These recognitions reinforce Standard Bank Mauritius’ position as a leading financial institution connecting clients to growth opportunities across Africa.
The awards also acknowledge the Bank’s strong client franchise, specialist advisory capabilities, sector expertise and its unique ability to connect multinational and regional corporates to opportunities across the continent and globally through Standard Bank Group’s footprint.
Standard Bank Group was recognised for its excellence across securities services, corporate and investment banking, and SME banking in Africa’s key markets, affirming its position as the continent’s leading financial services provider.
The accolades include: Africa’s Best for Securities Services, Africa’s Best Investment Bank for Equity Capital Markets, Mauritius’s Best Investment Bank, Mauritius’s Best Bank for Large Corporates, Mozambique’s Best Investment Bank, and Botswana’s Best Investment Bank.
The various recognitions add to a strong year of recognition for the Group. Standard Bank was recently ranked South Africa’s most AI-mature bank and second overall across the Middle East and Africa in the inaugural Evident AI Index for Banks. The bank also secured top honours across six categories at the Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2026 earlier this year.
