# Standard Bank’s Africa strategy is paying off

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Podcast: [MoneywebNOW](https://stenobird.com/podcast/moneywebnow-1014615)
Published: 2026-06-23T05:14:00+00:00
Episode link: https://iono.fm/e/1688467
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## Resource

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.

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