Australia

The Australian-based Investec Global Aircraft Fund (“IGAF”) today announced that it has appointed ex-Qantas senior executive John Borghetti to join its investment committee.

Investec Bank (Australia) Limited announced today that it is partnering with the Loyal Foundation to support their goal of raising $1 million for Australian charities by the end of the year. Investec will be the principal sponsor of the 100-foot supermaxi yacht “Investec Loyal”, which will compete in the 2009 Rolex Sydney to Hobart to raise awareness for the charity campaign.

Investec Bank (Australia) Limited (Investec Australia) is a registered and fully-licensed Australian Bank, or Authorised Deposit-taking Institution (ADI) as defined in the Banking Act 1959 and is subject to oversight by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA).

Investec Bank (Australia) Limited (Investec Australia) has completed a dual currency syndicated loan for one year which attracted 13 lenders for a total of USD80 million and EUR43 million. This is the first time Investec Australia has tapped this market.

The Australian-based Investec Global Aircraft Fund (IGAF) has increased assets under management to more than USD300million with the acquisition of a new Boeing 777-300ER.

Brisbane-based property group Norventure Pty Ltd, in conjunction with international specialist bank Investec Bank (Australia) Limited (Investec), are holding a formal launch for The Boulevarde.

The Australian operation of specialist banking and asset manager group Investec Bank (Australia) Limited (Investec) has entered the aircraft leasing business with the launch of the Investec Global Aircraft Fund (Fund). The diversified Fund will seek to tap into forecast strong long-term global growth in commercial travel, and thereby generate consistent returns for investors.

Brisbane-based property group Norventure Pty Ltd, in conjunction with international specialist bank Investec Bank (Australia) Limited (Investec), are holding a formal launch for The Boulevarde.