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Investec's customer base mainly comprises wealthy private clients more able than most to navigate through inflationary pressures and high interest rates

Investec's half-year profit jumps by 15%

South African lender Investec has today reported half-year profit up 15.3%, led by increased loan volumes, corporate deposits and funds under management.

Business • 16 Nov 23

Brewin Dolphin has completed the migration of Investec's wealth management platform to its own system

New CEO at Brewin Dolphin Ireland

Brewin Dolphin said today it has completed the migration of Investec's wealth management platform to its own system, as Eddie Clarke assumes his new role as CEO of Brewin Dolphin Ireland.

Business • 05 May 20

The decline in the amount of M&A deals in Ireland was in line with European and global M&A trends.

M&A deals decline by 29% in Q3 but value increases

New figures show that the number of merger and acquisition deals in the third quarter of the year fell by 29% to 67 from record levels in the second quarter.

Business • 29 Nov 19

Investec said its bank and wealth businesses were committed to meeting 2022 financial targets

Investec's H1 profit hit by weak UK banking

Weak UK banking and wealth management performances dragged on Investec's first-half profit, piling pressure on the Anglo-South African financial services firm's shares.

Business • 21 Nov 19

Investec provides asset management and specialist banking services

Investec warns on first-half profit as costs bite

Investec today warned that its profit for the first half of the year was expected to fall on higher costs as the investment bank overhauls its business amidst uncertainties ranging from Brexit to the ongoing global trade war.

Business • 20 Sep 19

This week will be another pivotal week for Brexit and sterling

Companies starting to hedge against sterling volatility

Sterling edged lower after a tumultuous week last week in which it plunged to three-year lows before rebounding strongly as politicians voted to block a no-deal Brexit.

Business • 09 Sep 19

Investec announces plans to hive off and separately list its asset management unit

Investec to hive off asset management unit

Investec plans to hive off and separately list its asset management unit, it said today, in a strategic overhaul that comes ahead of the departure of founder and boss of the Anglo-South African financial services group.

Business • 14 Sep 18

The Investec Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 58 in August from 57.4 in July

Services growth picks up, but expectations dampen

Growth in the country's services activity picked up slightly in August, although firms' expected levels of activity in 12 months' time slipped to the lowest level in 12 months.

Business • 05 Sep 18

The Investec Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 57.5 in August from 56.3 in July

Manufacturers buoyed by new orders in August - PMI

The country's manufacturing sector gained momentum over the summer with sharp increases in new orders and output recorded in August.

Business • 03 Sep 18

Services growth improves to boost jobs, wages - PMI

Growth in the country's services activity improved slightly in June as employment in the sector expanded at its fastest pace this year, leading to a rise in salaries.

Business • 04 Jul 18

Investec's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 55.4 from 55.3 in April.

New orders boost manufacturing sector in May - PMI

Manufacturing growth ticked up in May as the rate of new orders accelerated sharply, a survey showed today.

Business • 01 Jun 18

Investec's Services Purchasing Managers' Index slipped to 57.2 in February from 59.8 in January

Services growth slows to three-month low in February

Growth in services slowed to a three-month low in February, falling just below the 12-month average, as new export orders and backlogs of work expanded at a slower pace.

Business • 05 Mar 18

Investec's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index eased to 56.2 in February from 57.6 in January

Manufacturing growth moderates in February - PMI

Growth in the manufacturing sector moderated in February after record expansion at the end of last year amid indications that capacity constraints may be starting to emerge in the fast growing economy.

Business • 01 Mar 18

The Services PMI monitors the business services, financial services, travel and tourism, and technology, media and telecommunications industries

Services sector sees further expansion in January

The country's services sector recorded another sharp rate of expansion in business activity in January, however it was slightly weaker than December's eight-month high.

Business • 05 Feb 18

Investec's Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) jumped to 60.4 in December from 56 in November

Services join manufacturers in ending 2017 on a high

The services industry joined manufacturers in ending 2017 with a substantial gain, as activity reached an eight-month high and expectations pointed to a strong year ahead.

Business • 04 Jan 18

The Investec Services Purchasing Managers' Index eased to 56 in November from 57.5 a month earlier

Services sector growth slips to 12-month low - PMI

The country's services sector expanded at the slowest pace in 12 months in November due to weaker domestic demand, a new survey shows today.

Business • 05 Dec 17

Investec's Purchasing Managers' index climbed to 58.1 in November, its highest level since December 1999

Manufacturing growth surges to 18-year high - PMI

Growth in the manufacturing sector surged to an 18-year high in November, with strong new orders at home and abroad defying fears Brexit would trigger a slowdown in the economy.

Business • 01 Dec 17

Almost three-fifths of companies in the services sector expect to see a rise in activity over the coming year

Services sector growth at four month high in September

Growth in the country's services sector hit a four month high in September as companies reported greater activity among customers, resulting in new order growth and rising output.

Business • 04 Oct 17

The Investec Services Purchasing Managers' Index moved up to 58.4 in August from 58.3 in July

Services growth moves up to 3-month high in August

Growth in the country's services sector inched up to hit a three-month high in August, but there were signs the strength of the euro may be impacting exports in the sector.

Business • 05 Sep 17

Investec's Services Purchasing Managers' Index slipped to 57.6 in June from 59.5 in May

Services sector growth rate slips to seven-month low

Growth in the country's services sector slipped to a seven-month low in June as new domestic business orders expanded at a slower pace, but the sector continued to expand.

Business • 05 Jul 17

The survey found the rate of growth in new business had not changed, but growth in new export business had slowed somewhat as import prices continued to rise

Growth rate in services sector slower in May - PMI

The rate of growth in Ireland's services sector slowed somewhat in May, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index from Investec.

Business • 06 Jun 17

Investec's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' index rose to a 22-month high of 55.9 in May from 55 in April

Manufacturing growth rises to 22-month high - PMI

Manufacturing posted its fastest growth in almost two years in May as employment surged, a survey showed today, the latest sign the economy is weathering the early effects of from Britain's Brexit vote.

Business • 01 Jun 17

The Investec Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) climbed to 61.1 in April from 59.1 in March

Services sector growth rebounds to 10-month high

The country's services sector rebounded to post its strongest growth in 10 months in April on strong new orders and higher prices, a new survey shows today.

Business • 04 May 17

Investec's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' index fell to 53.8 in February from 55.5 in January

Manufacturing growth slows despite stronger UK demand

Growth in the country's manufacturing sector slowed in February despite exports getting a boost from improved demand in the UK, as sharply rising input costs dented profit margins.

Business • 01 Mar 17

Investec's Manufacturing PMI was almost unchanged in January, easing very slightly to 55.5 from 55.7 in December

Manufacturing growth remains strong in January

Growth in the country's manufacturing sector remained strong in January as new orders expanded at the fastest pace in 18 months.

Business • 03 Feb 17