Standard Bank Group has been ranked the most AI-mature bank in South Africa and the second most AI-mature bank across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) in the inaugural Evident Insights AI Index for Banks – MEA edition.
The Group also secured the position of the most innovative bank in AI across the region, underscoring its leadership in applying artificial intelligence to enhance customer experience, operational efficiency, and long-term competitiveness.
The Index evaluates 25 of the largest banks in MEA using a fully “outside-in” methodology based exclusively on publicly available data, including disclosures, research activity, partnerships, and hiring trends. Full details of the benchmark can be found at Evident AI Index MEA.
A new benchmark for AI maturity in banking
The Evident AI Index is the first independent, data-driven benchmark designed to measure AI maturity across banking institutions in the region. It evaluates banks across four key pillars: Talent, Innovation, Leadership, and Transparency.
