Stanbic Bank reinforces commitment to wealth creation and legacy planning at 2025 Trustees Cup Dinner in Accra

Stanbic Bank has reaffirmed its dedication to helping clients navigate Africa‘s evolving wealth landscape, focusing on building and preserving wealth across generations.

The pledge was made during the 2025 Stanbic Trustees Cup Dinner held at the Accra Polo Club, an event that preceded the annual Stanbic Polo Trustees Cup and brought together the Bank’s executives, high-net-worth clients, and industry leaders to reflect on sustainable wealth, legacy creation, and Africa’s shifting financial environment.

Speaking at the event, Ben Mensah, Head of Private Bank for Africa Regions at Standard Bank, noted that Africa’s affluent population is growing rapidly, and Stanbic Bank aims to remain a trusted partner on clients’ financial journeys.

“Across Africa, the affluent segment continues to grow, and as the continent’s largest bank by asset size, we have a responsibility to help propel that growth. Our goal is to ensure that the reasons clients choose us and stay with us remain compelling,” he said, stressing the Bank’s focus on relevance in clients’ businesses, homes, and lives.

Mr Mensah highlighted that Stanbic Bank invests in continuous professional training and certification for relationship managers to equip them to guide clients effectively on complex wealth matters. “It’s not just about selling solutions.

It’s about how we engage. We are deliberately equipping our teams so they can guide clients confidently through complex financial decisions,” he said. He also emphasised that modern wealth extends beyond physical assets to include purpose, experience, preservation, diversification, and long-term legacy.

Sheila Andah, Head of Wealth and Investment, in her welcome address, described the Trustees Cup as a celebration of stewardship, the act of preserving and passing on wealth and values. “The Stanbic Polo Trustees Cup reminds us of the importance of legacy and responsibility.

We are honoured to walk this journey with our clients, helping them turn aspirations into reality while shaping the kind of legacy they wish to leave behind,” she said.

Adding an international perspective, Charles Molteno, Chief Executive of Standard Bank Jersey, acknowledged Africa’s economic and political volatility but emphasised the continent’s growing resilience and influence in global finance.

He explained that Standard Bank’s offshore services help clients manage global risks and access opportunities beyond local markets, enabling them to diversify wealth while maintaining local heritage.

The evening concluded with networking sessions among clients and partners, focusing on investment strategies, intergenerational wealth transfer, and long-term planning, reinforcing Stanbic Bank’s role as a trusted advisor in navigating Africa’s dynamic financial landscape.