Standard Investment Bank (SIB) is one of Kenya’s foremost financial services firm. We offer the market a single point of entry for Investment Banking, securities trading and investment management.
“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots. – Marcus Garvey”
SIB was founded in 1995 by Mr. James Wangunyu as a private company registered in Kenya. With a focus on high value customer relationship management and integrity, the company rapidly flourished and increased its volume of equity trading business by a significant multiplier to achieve No 1. position in trade volume ranks well ahead of more established and older stockbrokers.
In 2005, SIB set up the Corporate Finance desk. Having attained experience, growth and dominance in the existing service lines, in 2007, SIB secured the Unit Trust License. Our leadership within the region is clearly demonstrated by having been involved in over 70% of corporate advisory mandates since 2005 in Kenya – the powerhouse economy of the region.
Most importantly, we have a proven track record executing large, complex transactions on behalf of both local and foreign clients. Our growth has been both strategic and intentional, and our continued growth is a result of making relationships our priority. While our client-focused personal service sets us apart, the firm consistently invests in the team.
The SIB team is comprised of finance industry professionals who are dedicated to the growth of the regional capital markets. We have a substantial and diversified client base that includes governments, fund managers, corporations, financial institutions, high-net-worth individuals and retail investors. We hold over Kshs. 230 Million in Assets under Management.
We have consistently been at the top of the industry within all our product offerings which numerous accolades and awards attest to. Our Fixed Income and Equities Trading desks have led and held dominant positions in the market whereas the Research team is considered as one of the most consistent and influential. SIB is a leader in fostering regional market development through cross-border partnerships.
Most recently, in December 2018, we again led the industry as the first Online Forex Trading Money Manager in East Africa – licensed by Capital Markets Authority (CMA).
Standard Investment Bank is one of Kenya’s largest indigenous Investment Bank with shareholders’ funds at above Kes. 750 million. SIB is licensed by the Capital Markets Authority as an Investment Bank. We are a member of the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), and an authorized Central Depository Agent of the Central Depository & Settlement Corporation (CDSC), a member of the Kenya Association of Stockbrokers and Investment Banks (KASIB). We are registered with Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), Global Intermediary Identification Number (GIIN) EILXEH.99999.SL.404, as well as The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF), Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) number 549300QXLA6LSHVXQR44.
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