Standard Bank: top investment bank in Africa

Helmut Engelbrecht, head of Standard Bank Investment Banking Africa, said that the recognition is testament to the group's knowledge and expertise in finance for major projects in all its key sectors and highlights the group's ability to advise clients on and implement significant domestic and cross border deals in emerging markets.

"Winning this Global Finance accolade is particularly significant as it is an acknowledgement of our commitment to our clients as they grow in and across Africa. In addition, it highlights our depth of expertise, the benefit of our domestic operations in key African markets and our ability to facilitate cross border transactions," said Engelbrecht.

"Standard Bank is uniquely positioned to deliver clients with solutions across a broad product range, together with deep sector expertise and service excellence," said Mr Engelbrecht.

Assessment of the Global Finance awards drew input from industry analysts, corporate executives and technology experts. Judges considered a number of factors, including market share, number and size of deals, service and advice, structuring capabilities, distribution network, efforts to address market conditions, innovation, pricing, after-market performance of underwritings and market reputation.

View the full list: World's Best Investment Banks 2012.