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About Investec
Investec is an international specialist banking group that provides a diverse range of financial products and services to a niche client base in three principal markets, the United Kingdom, South Africa and Australia, as well as Botswana, Hong Kong, Ireland, Mauritius, Namibia, Switzerland, the Channel Islands and the US.Investec focuses on delivering distinctive profitable solutions for its clients in five core areas of activity namely, Private Client Activities, Treasury and Specialised Finance, Investment Banking, Asset Management and Property Activities.
In July 2002 the Investec group implemented a dual listed company structure with listings on the London and Johannesburg Stock Exchanges. Management and staff own approximately 20% of the equity share capital of the group.
The group was established in 1974 and currently has approximately 5000 employees. Since inception, Investec has expanded through a combination of substantial organic growth and a series of strategic acquisitions. Today, we have an efficient integrated international business platform, offering all our core activities in South Africa and the UK and select activities in Australia.
The financial markets in which Investec operates are notoriously competitive but Investec manages to differentiate itself by bringing the unusual to the table. Investec’s original thinking and challenging nature are often called upon when ‘out of the ordinary’ solutions are required. There is a common spirit that drives Investec’s people. They challenge, question and explore all the possibilities to deliver the unusual.
The Investec distinction is embodied in our:
- Client-centric approach
- Niche and focused strategy
- Ability to be nimble, flexible and innovative
- Passionate employees
- Efficient management structure
- Strong risk management discipline
- Entrepreneurial culture
- Distinctive brand
