SBK - Standard Bank Group Limited - Director`s Dealings In Securities

SBK - Standard Bank Group Limited - Director`s Dealings In Securities           
Standard Bank Group Limited                                                     
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa                                    
Registration number 1969/017128/06                                              
JSE share code: SBK                                                             
NSX share code: SNB                                                             
ISIN ZAE000109815                                                               
("Standard Bank Group")                                                         
DIRECTOR`S DEALINGS IN SECURITIES                                               
In compliance with rule 3.63 to 3.66 of the Listings Requirements of the JSE    
Limited, the following information is disclosed:                                
Director:                     Mr R P Menell                                     
Date of Transaction:          2008-10-27                                        
Nature of transaction:        Mr Menell has sold 3 645 contracts for difference 
                             ("CFD") over Standard Bank Group Limited ordinary  
shares at a price of R72.57 per CFD                

Value of this transaction:    R264 517.65                                       
Extent of interest:           Indirect beneficial                               
Clearance to deal:            Yes                                               
Johannesburg                                                                    
28 October 2008                                                                 
Sponsor                                                                         
Standard Bank                                                                   
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