# Standard Bank Group has signed a subscription agreement to invest in OPay, a digital financial services platform operating primarily in Nigeria and other markets. OPay has filed a registration statement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and has applied to list its American Depositary Shares on the New York Stock Exchange. Standard Bank Group CEO, Sim Tshabalala, says Africa’s economic growth is increasingly driven by digital adoption, connectivity and new forms of economic participation. He says the proposed investment marks a step towards strengthening digital financial inclusion and expanding financial services across Africa.
Standard Bank Group to invest in digital finance platform OPay