Standard Bank to use Côte d’Ivoire banking license in Francophone Africa expansion
Standard Bank expands to Francophone Africa Standard Bank’s plans in Côte d’Ivoire Have you heard about Standard Bank’s plans to expand in Francophone Africa? It’s true! Two years ago the bank (which also trades as Stanbic Bank) set up a representative office in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire’s capital city) so as to familiarise themselves with the local market. Recently Standard Bank managed to acquire a full banking license in Côte d’Ivoire and they plan to use the local market as