By Dipo Olowookere
The International Finance Magazine, Global Banking & Finance Review has declared Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC as the winner of the Holding Group category of the Next 100 Global Awards 2020.
It was gathered that the lender, which is a member of Standard Bank Group, met some criteria before it was announced as the winner of the group.
Some of these were leadership and team experience, quality, track record, industry footprint, social contribution, economic impact and the level of expertise.
Other included growth rate, industry awards and recognitions, technological advantages, customer response and engagement, disruptiveness of solutions in respective markets and impact on the respective industry.
The Next 100 Global Awards recognises organisations with exceptional strategy, achievements, dedication and leadership.
“We are excited to be listed amongst winners of The Next 100 Global Awards 2020, specifically in the Holding Group Category. This is a testament to the high operating standard at Stanbic IBTC and a proof of the confidence that our numerous customers have in our service delivery,” the CEO of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, Dr Demola Sogunle, said.
Furthermore, he reiterated that despite the twists and turns that were experienced globally during the year, the organisation had upheld earnestly in its commitment and service delivery to clients.
Stanbic IBTC, over the years, has been a recipient of several awards for outstanding financial performance, excellent customer service delivery, management efficiency, amongst other criteria.
The lender is a top-tier end-to-end financial services institution with subsidiaries in banking, stock brokerage, investment advisory, pensions and trusteeship, amongst others.
The full-service financial services organisation has continuously demonstrated outstanding commitments to delivering excellent products and service to customers.
Modupe Gbadeyanka 
Aduragbemi Omiyale