Investec named #1 UK Small & Mid-Cap Broker for fourth consecutive year

Investec Bank plc, a leading international bank and wealth manager, today announces that it has been named #1 UK Small & Mid-Cap Broker in the Extel UK Small & Mid-Cap Brokers Survey 2026. This is the fourth consecutive year that Investec has achieved the top overall ranking, reinforcing its position in the UK small and mid-cap market.

Investec was also ranked #1 overall for UK SMID research and #1 overall for UK SMID sales. It ranked #3 in UK corporate broking and #3 in UK corporate access.

Investec’s research teams achieved top-three rankings across seven of the nine industry categories. The business ranked first in four sectors: Construction & Building Materials, Consumer & Retail, Support Services and Technology. Construction & Building Materials and Support Services both moved from third place in 2025 to first place in 2026.

Nine Investec research analysts were ranked in the top three in their sectors: Aynsley Lammin, Julian Yates, Kate Calvert, Michael Donnelly, Alastair Reid, Andrew Whitney, Ben Bourne, Roger Phillips and Scott Cagehin. Investec’s sales team also delivered a strong performance, with Luke Ahern, Adam Bidwell and Polly Wilson ranked among the top five salespeople overall.

Jonathan Arrowsmith, Head of Investment Banking at Investec, commented:

“We are pleased to be recognised across many categories once again by Extel, an independent survey that understands the small and mid-cap market. Securing Best UK SMID Broker for the fourth consecutive year reflects the strength, consistency and focus of our team. It is also a clear signal that high-quality and differentiated research continues to matter, especially for UK small and mid-cap companies, where engagement is starting to rebuild. We remain firmly committed to supporting clients and companies at the heart of the UK market.”

Andrew Whitney, Head of Research at Investec, said:

“Extel’s recognition of Investec as Best UK SMID Broker, with Investec teams ranked top two in seven of the nine industry categories and nine Investec analysts ranked top three, reflects the depth and consistency of the research platform. The move to first place in Construction & Building Materials and Support Services is particularly encouraging, alongside retained first-place rankings in Consumer & Retail and Technology. Investec remains well positioned for the years ahead and is committed to maintaining its important role in the UK public markets.”

The Extel UK Small & Mid-Cap Brokers Survey is an independent ranking of brokers in the UK small and mid-cap market, based on detailed feedback from active market participants. Its findings provide a benchmark for the quality of service, research and engagement delivered across the sector.

Investec’s UK Equities and Investment Banking teams bring together research, sales, corporate broking, corporate access and advisory capabilities to support institutional investors and corporate clients across the UK public markets. The platform combines specialist sector insight, long-term relationships and practical advice, helping clients navigate changing market conditions, access capital and engage effectively with investors across the small and mid-cap universe.