Investec

Investec is an international bank and wealth manager founded in 1974, starting as a small finance company in Johannesburg. The firm provides banking, wealth management and specialist financial services to individuals, families, businesses, institutions and investment funds, combining local market knowledge with broader financial expertise across a global network. Linked companies are listed in London and Johannesburg, and the organisation operates across multiple territories.

Its activities span a range of regulated financial services. Private banking serves individuals and families, while corporate banking provides solutions for businesses and institutions. Investment banking and equities form part of the offering, alongside specialist finance and fund financing for investment funds. Wealth management solutions are shaped around client goals and circumstances.

Investec works across the financial services, banking, wealth management, private banking, corporate banking, investment banking and fund financing sectors. The firm states that it aims to build enduring client relationships and to deliver personalised solutions, drawing on local expertise within an international organisation.