Someone who puts all their money into a single investment option risks losing everything if that single option fails. In each case, the problem lies in carrying too much risk in one asset.
To “Be a Mansa” is to think beyond market
noise and invest with a long-term view. Diversification, however, is not identical for every investor. A portfolio should reflect
its owner’s objectives, investment horizon, liquidity requirements and tolerance for
risk.
Over the past decade, Shariah-compliant
products have emerged as both an alternative and a complement to conventional finance, widening participation for individuals and institutions seeking faith-aligned investment opportunities.
[Nairobi, Kenya – 30 April 2026] Standard Investment Bank Limited has been appointed as the Lead Arranger and Placement Agent for I&M Bank Limited’s Kenya Shilling-denominated Medium-Term Note Programme of up to KES 20 billion, issued by way of public offer and expected to be listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange’s Main Fixed Income Securities…
Global markets have entered a more exacting phase, defined less by policy support and more by discipline, agility, and underlying economic strength. In this tighter environment, Mansa-X actively navigates markets with precision, recalibrating exposures and maintaining a disciplined, flexible investment approach.
Mansa-X Special Funds have surpassed USD 1Billion in Assets Under Management, marking a significant milestone for Kenya’s largest special CIS
Standard Investment Bank (SIB) breaks ground today for its most iconic building which will be called SIB International Centre. This new development in Westlands, Nairobi once completed, will serve as its new headquarters.
1. What drew you to the field of investment banking, particularly at a time when the industry in Kenya was still developing? In the early 1990s, Kenya’s financial markets were still emerging and largely defined by traditional brokerage. Yet I could see enormous potential — both in the untapped capacity of local investors and in…
[27 Feb 2025; Mombasa Kenya] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Standard Investment Bank (SIB), one of Kenya’s foremost indigenous investment banks, has opened its first regional branch in Mombasa, Kenya. This expansion marks another major milestone for SIB, as the bank marks its 30th anniversary this year. The new office, located on the 1st floor of Nyali Centre –…
[22 Jan 2025; Nairobi, Kenya] In partnership with Safaricom PLC, Standard Investment Bank is proud to announce the launch of Ziidi Money Market Fund (MMF). Ziidi MMF is offered on Safaricom’s M-PESA platform, enabling investors to join through the M-PESA App or by dialing the short code *334*5#. Upon signing up, they can invest from…
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