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Standard Bank's flagship wellness event, the Be More Race, recorded its highest-ever turnout on Saturday, 20 June 2026, with 4,075 participants gathering at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. The milestone reflects the growing momentum behind fitness, wellness and community-driven experiences across Malawi. Hosted under the theme “Keep Growing”, this year’s edition brought together runners, families, fitness enthusiasts and corporate teams from across the country. Participants competed in three race categories — 21km, 10km and 5km — while enjoying a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere throughout the day.

Euromoney, the world’s leading capital markets and financial services think-tank has named Standard Bank Plc as the Best in Malawi in 2026 along with 17 other accolades conferred to various Standard Bank Group’s operations in 12 African countries.

WE ARE IN MALAWI, AND MALAWI IS IN US At Standard Bank Plc, our connection with Malawi goes beyond the financial services we provide. It is reflected in the people we serve, the communities we support and the future we are helping to build. It is this deep connection to Malawi's growth that inspired the creation of the Standard Bank Pattern, a unique visual identity that celebrates Malawi's heritage, resilience and what it means to be proudly Malawian. The Standard Bank Pattern tells a story. It brings together symbols that represent the beauty, culture and aspirations of Malawi, woven into a single identity that reflects who we are as a Bank and our commitment to Driving Malawi's Growth.

Standard Bank Malawi named Best Bank Standard Bank Malawi wins international awards for digital banking and community impact. Standard Bank Malawi has been recognized with two prestigious accolades at the Global Banking and Finance Awards 2026, winning Best Bank for Digital Services Malawi 2026 and Best CSI Initiative Malawi 2026.