OREANDA-NEWS. In compliance with section 3.59 of the Listings Requirements of the JSE Limited, Standard Bank Group announces the resignation of Francine-Ann du Plessis as a non-executive director of the boards of Standard Bank Group and The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited (collectively 'the boards'), with effect from 28 May 2015.

The boards extend their appreciation to Ms du Plessis for her contribution to the group.