About ZAO Standard Bank, Russia
ZAO Standard Bank (ZSB) is the Moscow based, wholly owned Russian subsidiary of
the Standard Bank Group (Standard Bank).
Established in 1862, Standard Bank is the leading international banking and financial group with a BRIC focus. Its market capitalization exceeds US$20 billion and total assets are in excess of US$175 billion. Employing over 46,000 people worldwide in 37 countries the Group's international business focuses debt related products in the emerging markets, with particular emphasis on natural resources and commodities.
ZAO Standard Bank was established in 2002 and granted its Russian banking
license in 2003. ZSB's operating capabilities are the natural evolution from
Standard Bank's successful Russian representative office established in 1997.
ZSB enables the Standard Bank Group to serve its Russian and international
clients with a full range of products denominated in Ruble and international
currencies and tailored to the Russian market place and regulatory environment.
ZSB product areas include:
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Global Markets - Treasury services including Forex, Money Market and local and
international fixed income;
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Corporate Banking;
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Structured and Trade Finance;
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Advisory and Corporate Finance;
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Mining Project Financing;
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Precious Metals - trading, pre-export financing, hedging;
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Acquisition Financing;
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Structured Transactions, and
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Syndicated Loans.
In addition, utilizing the Group's expertise, ZSB can provide products and
services in the following areas:
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Carbon Credits - trading, advisory, structuring
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Base Metals - trading, hedging, stock financing
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Power and Infrastructure Project Finance - Advice and Advisory
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Energy Trading and Finance
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Telecoms Project Financing, and
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Private Banking - Wealth Management and Fiduciary
Standard Bank is proud of the many creative financings it has arranged in
Russia. The ability to combine products specifically designed for the Russian
market together with Standard Bank's experience across emerging markets allows
us to provide innovative, tailor made products that greatly help our clients in
Russia.