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INVESTEC

Investec Corporate and Institutional Banking
The Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) division of Investec offers our institutional clients distinctive service that is agile and dynamic, collaborative in nature, and diverse in ideas and solutions to meet their local and international requirements.

Agile, dynamic, high-touch service
As a leading South African institutional partner with a global presence across various asset classes, we enable sophisticated investors like pension funds, insurers, life companies, asset managers, and hedge funds to execute their investment strategies and achieve their objectives. Our commitment to excellence in execution and distribution is backed by high-quality research and exceptional service.

International access rooted in South Africa
Catering to unique client needs sits at the heart of our service-led philosophy, executed by a dedicated team through a coordinated and collaborative approach. Our specialists, with expertise in various fields, work closely with clients to understand their unique circumstances and challenges. We pay attention to the detail, ensuring we tailor solutions to deliver meaningful impact for our clients.

Diversity of ideas and solutions
With a thorough understanding of our client’s individual needs, we conduct extensive research on global markets and local factors to understand the bigger picture. We work closely with our clients, prioritising strong relationships while using technology to deliver reliable results that meet fiduciary responsibilities.

In the world of pension funds, hedge funds and asset management, the right partner makes all the difference. Never settle for ordinary. Partner with Investec.

Here is what we offer our institutional clients:

MONEY MARKET, BONDS AND RATE DERIVATIVES

  • Money market (call, fixed deposits, NCDs and FRNs – from overnight up to 5 years)
  • SA government bond execution and primary market-making
  • SA inflation-linked bonds
  • Repurchase agreements
  • Interest rate derivatives (swaps, FRAs and options)
  • Bond futures and forwards

RATES AND CREDIT STRUCTURING

  • Credit origination and specialist
    structuring capabilities
  • Investec senior and subordinated bonds
  • Corporate bonds via DCM mandates
  • Listed credit-linked notes (local and
    offshore references)
  • Specialist credit origination (primary syndication and
    secondary market)
  • SA government repacks
  • Platform repack vehicles to access our
    securitisation capabilities
  • Mixed rate notes

MULTI-ASSET SALES AND STRUCTURING

  • Inward-listed offshore index ELNs (Vanilla or Govi/Credit linked)
  • Foreign-listed multi-asset ELNs
  • Fund-linked derivatives
  • Portable alpha notes
  • Enhanced participation on CIS funds
  • Capital protected notes referencing multi-assets

REGULATORY AND ADVISORY SERVICES

  • Navigate the changing regulatory environment
  • Ensure ongoing compliance to maintain a
    competitive edge

EQUITIES

  • Distribution, research, execution, and derivative
    trading under one umbrella
  • Equity Research and high touch Execution
  • Equity derivatives
  • Electronic execution services
  • Equity finance
  • Prime services
  • Securities lending

COMMODITIES

  • Structured investment alternatives across traditional
    commodity assets and exciting frontier markets
  • Energy (crude oil, natural gas, diesel and petroleum)
  • Precious metals (gold, silver, PGMs)
  • Base metals (copper, lead, tin, zinc, aluminium
    and nickel)
  • Battery metals (lithium and cobalt)
  • Regulated carbon credits
  • Agricultural commodities

CURRENCIES

  • Over-the-counter (OTC) solutions to manage
    foreign exchange risks
  • Exchange-traded solutions offer transparency and
    reporting ease
  • Spot transactions
  • Forward and future contracts
  • Option structures
  • Currency Notes (from various vehicles to combine
    forex exposure with customised features)
Contact Info

For further information:
Contact: +27 (11) 286 7000
Email: InvestecforInstitutions@investec.com