Grindrod Bank

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Grindrod Bank
Type Private
Industry Financial Services
Founded 1994
Headquarters Johannesburg, South Africa
Products Loans, Savings, Checking, Investments, Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Mortgages
Total assets US$550+ million (2009)
Employees 72 (2009)
Website Homepage

Grindrod Bank (GRDB), is a commercial bank in the Republic of South Africa. It is licensed as a "locally-controlled financial institution" by the Reserve Bank of South Africa, the national banking regulator.[1]

Overview

GRDB is a large financial services provider in South Africa, based on assets. It currently employs ninety six(96) people as of 2011. The bank's total asset base was in excess of US$550 million (ZAR:3.7 billion), with shareholders' equity in excess of US$37 million (ZAR:250 million).[2]

History

The bank was established in 1994 as a subsidiary of Grindrod Limited. The bank maintains headquarters in Johannesburg, with offices in Cape Town and Durban. In 2006, it acquired 100% of the assets of Marriott Merchant Bank. Grindrod Bank focuses on meeting the needs of high net-worth individuals, large corporations and institutions.[3]

Ownership

The stock of Grindrod Bank is 100% owned by Grindrod Limited, a large shipping and logistics company, whose shares trade on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, under the symbol: GND. Grindrod Limited is a large conglomerate, whose businesses include shipping, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, investments and finance.[4]

Branch network

As of November 2010, Grindrod Bank maintains a branch network in the cities of Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban at the following locations:[5]

  1. Johannesburg Branch - 1st Floor, Building Three, Commerce Square, 39 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Johannesburg Main Branch
  2. Cape Town Branch - The Terraces, Block B, Steenberg Office Park, Tokai, Cape Town
  3. Durban Branch - 1st Floor North, 20 Kingsmead Boulevard, Kingsmead Office Park, Durban

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