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05 Nov 2026

Investec granted EU License by European Central Bank and Central Bank of Ireland

European license extends Investec’s ability to serve clients across the region.


Investec, a leading international bank and wealth manager, confirms that it has received notice from the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) that it has been granted an EU banking license.  The subsidiary company, based in Dublin, will be named Investec Bank Europe (IBE) and will serve as Investec’s hub for the wider Investec Group’s EU lending operations, complementing its EU regulated treasury solutions (derivatives) and equities distribution operations which have been well-established in Ireland since 2000.*1

In recent years, Investec has invested in expanding its franchise in Continental Europe, including strengthening its pan-European advisory capabilities through the acquisition of a majority stake in, what was at that time known as Capitalmind,*2 which has since rebranded to Investec. We have also grown our private markets lending activities and treasury solutions business in the EU, whilst continuing to develop cross-border corporate and institutional client relationships.

The award of an EU banking licence builds on this long-established presence and provides a platform to further support clients across the European Union and aligns our regulatory oversight with our existing lending activities in the EU and our growth aspirations.

Fani Titi, Investec Group Chief Executive, said: “The European banking licence represents a significant strategic development for Investec, extending our ability to serve our clients across the region. It builds on our current investment programme to broaden our proposition and capabilities for mid-market corporates and high-net-worth private clients, creating a stronger platform for growth.”

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Emma Byrne

Emma Byrne

Communications Director
Notes to editors

*1 About Investec in Ireland


Investec has operated in Ireland since 2000, supporting corporate and institutional clients across Ireland and Continental Europe. It provides treasury risk management and hedging solutions, alongside institutional equities sales, trading and research distribution.

Investec Bank Europe DAC is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. It is registered in Ireland under company number 222173, with its registered office at The Harcourt Building, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2, D02 F721.

*2 About Investec’s advisory business in the EU (formerly Capitalmind)


Our EU advisory business, Investec Continental Europe Advisory BV (“ICEA”), is a European corporate finance advisory business specialising in mid-market M&A, debt advisory and wider corporate finance advice. Investec acquired a 30% interest in Capitalmind in 2021 and increased its shareholding to approximately 60% in June 2023, with the senior professionals retaining the remaining 40%.

ICEA’s teams in Benelux, France, Germany and the Nordics have since been integrated into Investec and operate under the Investec name. In July 2025, ICEA also increased its shareholding in the Swiss operations to a majority position. The Swiss business was subsequently also rebranded as Investec and integrated into Investec’s wider European advisory operations.

 

This press release is issued on behalf of Investec Bank plc. Investec Bank plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Financial Services Register number 172330. Registered in England and Wales (No. 489604). Registered office at 30 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7QP. Member of the London Stock Exchange.

 
About Investec Bank


Investec Bank plc (‘IBP’) is the banking subsidiary of Investec plc. Investec plc is a FTSE-250 listed company which holds the majority of Investec Group’s non-Southern African businesses under a dual listed company structure. IBP partners with private, institutional and corporate clients, offering banking and investment services in the UK, Europe and US, Continental Europe, Channel Island, India, Switzerland and Ireland. 

IBP also offers wealth management services through its strategic partnership with Rathbones Group, the UK’s largest discretionary wealth manager. IBP has operated in the UK since 1992. 

As part of the Investec Group, IBP is a purpose-driven organisation, dedicated to its core purpose of creating enduring worth. This means we will always strive to create long-term value for all stakeholders and contribute meaningfully to people, communities and the planet. 

Further information can be found at www.investec.com.