Investec is a specialist bank and asset management company headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with operations in South Africa, Australia, and internationally. Established in 1974, it operates through three main divisions: asset management, wealth and investment, and specialist banking. The asset management division delivers active investment products and services to both institutional and individual investors, focusing on global, emerging, and frontier markets across various asset classes. The wealth and investment division offers comprehensive wealth management services, including portfolio management, private office support, and stockbroking, along with investments, savings, pensions, and tax planning for individuals, families, trusts, and charities. Meanwhile, the specialist banking division caters to personal and business clients by providing private banking services, corporate and institutional banking, and corporate advisory services. This includes a range of offerings such as transactional banking, lending, deposits, and investment services for high-net-worth clients, as well as specialized financial services for corporate, government, and institutional clients.