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Investec provides tailored solutions based on the unique need of each institutional client. We are a trusted partner of pension funds, insurers, unit trusts, hedge funds, asset consultants, and brokers.
Over-the-counter (OTC) solutions offer flexibility, customisation, and margining efficiency. Exchange-traded solutions offer transparency and reporting ease.
We have a range of currency hedging solutions designed to protect institutions from adverse market movements. These include spot transactions, forward and future contracts, and option structures.
Partner with us to navigate the changing regulatory environment and ensure ongoing compliance to maintain a competitive edge.
We issue currency notes from various vehicles to combine forex exposure with customized features. Our notes are designed to align with investment goals, providing diversification, yield enhancement, capital protection, enhanced returns, and tailored risk profiles.
The team

Marc Steinhobel
Head: FX and Interest Rate Structuring
I head up FX and Interest Rate Structuring, known as Treasury Risk Solutions at Investec. With a diverse background in financial markets, foreign exchange sales and derivative structuring since 2014. I bring extensive knowledge and experience to navigate the fast-paced and ever-changing banking sector.
As a Charter holder since 2018, I have completed all requirements for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. I am dedicated to delivering tailored solutions and contributing to Investec's success.
Marc Steinhobel
Head: FX and Interest Rate Structuring
I head up FX and Interest Rate Structuring, known as Treasury Risk Solutions at Investec. With a diverse background in financial markets, foreign exchange sales and derivative structuring since 2014. I bring extensive knowledge and experience to navigate the fast-paced and ever-changing banking sector.
As a Charter holder since 2018, I have completed all requirements for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. I am dedicated to delivering tailored solutions and contributing to Investec's success.

David Gracey
Head: Foreign exchange and fixed income trading
I head up Foreign Exchange and Fixed Income Trading, trading in both asset classes. I make markets to clients in products associated with these asset classes and also manage the risk associated with this function.
I have more than 30 years of trading experience in South African financial markets, and joined Investec in 2011 as part of the FX team.
David Gracey
Head: Foreign exchange and fixed income trading
I head up Foreign Exchange and Fixed Income Trading, trading in both asset classes. I make markets to clients in products associated with these asset classes and also manage the risk associated with this function.
I have more than 30 years of trading experience in South African financial markets, and joined Investec in 2011 as part of the FX team.

Marco Barnard
Head: Interest Rate Derivative (IRD) Trading
My role entails leading the Interest Rate Derivatives trading team at Investec, overseeing a comprehensive portfolio including government bonds, inflation bonds, repos, bond futures, local swaps/fra, options, basis, forwards, and G10 rates.
I previously spent 10 years at HSBC, serving as Head of Fixed Income Trading. With almost 15 years of expertise in navigating complex markets and driving trading strategies, I excel in applying specialist knowledge to deliver results-driven solutions.
Marco Barnard
Head: Interest Rate Derivative (IRD) Trading
My role entails leading the Interest Rate Derivatives trading team at Investec, overseeing a comprehensive portfolio including government bonds, inflation bonds, repos, bond futures, local swaps/fra, options, basis, forwards, and G10 rates.
I previously spent 10 years at HSBC, serving as Head of Fixed Income Trading. With almost 15 years of expertise in navigating complex markets and driving trading strategies, I excel in applying specialist knowledge to deliver results-driven solutions.

Gavin Scott
Foreign exchange trader
I am a market maker in spot and currency futures markets.
Through an understanding of market drivers and by keeping abreast of key developments in these markets, I can provide not only competitive pricing but also a tailored service to suit my clients' needs in terms of Market updates, trade ideas, and execution with a service that doesn’t keep office hours.
Gavin Scott
Foreign exchange trader
I am a market maker in spot and currency futures markets.
Through an understanding of market drivers and by keeping abreast of key developments in these markets, I can provide not only competitive pricing but also a tailored service to suit my clients' needs in terms of Market updates, trade ideas, and execution with a service that doesn’t keep office hours.

Louis DeJager
Treasury risk solutions
I work within the Treasury Risk Solutions team at Investec. We structure and execute bespoke solutions for corporate and institutional clients to manage financial risk across forex and interest rates. I hold a master’s degree focused on financial mathematics and statistics. I apply my nine years of global market sales, trading, and derivative structuring experience to empower clients to navigate risk and focus on their core business requirements.
Louis DeJager
Treasury risk solutions
I work within the Treasury Risk Solutions team at Investec. We structure and execute bespoke solutions for corporate and institutional clients to manage financial risk across forex and interest rates. I hold a master’s degree focused on financial mathematics and statistics. I apply my nine years of global market sales, trading, and derivative structuring experience to empower clients to navigate risk and focus on their core business requirements.

Marc Steinhobel
Head: FX and Interest Rate Structuring
I head up FX and Interest Rate Structuring, known as Treasury Risk Solutions at Investec. With a diverse background in financial markets, foreign exchange sales and derivative structuring since 2014. I bring extensive knowledge and experience to navigate the fast-paced and ever-changing banking sector.
As a Charter holder since 2018, I have completed all requirements for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. I am dedicated to delivering tailored solutions and contributing to Investec's success.
Marc Steinhobel
Head: FX and Interest Rate Structuring
I head up FX and Interest Rate Structuring, known as Treasury Risk Solutions at Investec. With a diverse background in financial markets, foreign exchange sales and derivative structuring since 2014. I bring extensive knowledge and experience to navigate the fast-paced and ever-changing banking sector.
As a Charter holder since 2018, I have completed all requirements for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. I am dedicated to delivering tailored solutions and contributing to Investec's success.

David Gracey
Head: Foreign exchange and fixed income trading
I head up Foreign Exchange and Fixed Income Trading, trading in both asset classes. I make markets to clients in products associated with these asset classes and also manage the risk associated with this function.
I have more than 30 years of trading experience in South African financial markets, and joined Investec in 2011 as part of the FX team.
David Gracey
Head: Foreign exchange and fixed income trading
I head up Foreign Exchange and Fixed Income Trading, trading in both asset classes. I make markets to clients in products associated with these asset classes and also manage the risk associated with this function.
I have more than 30 years of trading experience in South African financial markets, and joined Investec in 2011 as part of the FX team.

Marco Barnard
Head: Interest Rate Derivative (IRD) Trading
My role entails leading the Interest Rate Derivatives trading team at Investec, overseeing a comprehensive portfolio including government bonds, inflation bonds, repos, bond futures, local swaps/fra, options, basis, forwards, and G10 rates.
I previously spent 10 years at HSBC, serving as Head of Fixed Income Trading. With almost 15 years of expertise in navigating complex markets and driving trading strategies, I excel in applying specialist knowledge to deliver results-driven solutions.
Marco Barnard
Head: Interest Rate Derivative (IRD) Trading
My role entails leading the Interest Rate Derivatives trading team at Investec, overseeing a comprehensive portfolio including government bonds, inflation bonds, repos, bond futures, local swaps/fra, options, basis, forwards, and G10 rates.
I previously spent 10 years at HSBC, serving as Head of Fixed Income Trading. With almost 15 years of expertise in navigating complex markets and driving trading strategies, I excel in applying specialist knowledge to deliver results-driven solutions.

Gavin Scott
Foreign exchange trader
I am a market maker in spot and currency futures markets.
Through an understanding of market drivers and by keeping abreast of key developments in these markets, I can provide not only competitive pricing but also a tailored service to suit my clients' needs in terms of Market updates, trade ideas, and execution with a service that doesn’t keep office hours.
Gavin Scott
Foreign exchange trader
I am a market maker in spot and currency futures markets.
Through an understanding of market drivers and by keeping abreast of key developments in these markets, I can provide not only competitive pricing but also a tailored service to suit my clients' needs in terms of Market updates, trade ideas, and execution with a service that doesn’t keep office hours.

Louis DeJager
Treasury risk solutions
I work within the Treasury Risk Solutions team at Investec. We structure and execute bespoke solutions for corporate and institutional clients to manage financial risk across forex and interest rates. I hold a master’s degree focused on financial mathematics and statistics. I apply my nine years of global market sales, trading, and derivative structuring experience to empower clients to navigate risk and focus on their core business requirements.
Louis DeJager
Treasury risk solutions
I work within the Treasury Risk Solutions team at Investec. We structure and execute bespoke solutions for corporate and institutional clients to manage financial risk across forex and interest rates. I hold a master’s degree focused on financial mathematics and statistics. I apply my nine years of global market sales, trading, and derivative structuring experience to empower clients to navigate risk and focus on their core business requirements.
Marc Steinhobel
Head: FX and Interest Rate Structuring
I head up FX and Interest Rate Structuring, known as Treasury Risk Solutions at Investec. With a diverse background in financial markets, foreign exchange sales and derivative structuring since 2014. I bring extensive knowledge and experience to navigate the fast-paced and ever-changing banking sector.
As a Charter holder since 2018, I have completed all requirements for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. I am dedicated to delivering tailored solutions and contributing to Investec's success.
David Gracey
Head: Foreign exchange and fixed income trading
I head up Foreign Exchange and Fixed Income Trading, trading in both asset classes. I make markets to clients in products associated with these asset classes and also manage the risk associated with this function.
I have more than 30 years of trading experience in South African financial markets, and joined Investec in 2011 as part of the FX team.
Marco Barnard
Head: Interest Rate Derivative (IRD) Trading
My role entails leading the Interest Rate Derivatives trading team at Investec, overseeing a comprehensive portfolio including government bonds, inflation bonds, repos, bond futures, local swaps/fra, options, basis, forwards, and G10 rates.
I previously spent 10 years at HSBC, serving as Head of Fixed Income Trading. With almost 15 years of expertise in navigating complex markets and driving trading strategies, I excel in applying specialist knowledge to deliver results-driven solutions.
Gavin Scott
Foreign exchange trader
I am a market maker in spot and currency futures markets.
Through an understanding of market drivers and by keeping abreast of key developments in these markets, I can provide not only competitive pricing but also a tailored service to suit my clients' needs in terms of Market updates, trade ideas, and execution with a service that doesn’t keep office hours.
Louis DeJager
Treasury risk solutions
I work within the Treasury Risk Solutions team at Investec. We structure and execute bespoke solutions for corporate and institutional clients to manage financial risk across forex and interest rates. I hold a master’s degree focused on financial mathematics and statistics. I apply my nine years of global market sales, trading, and derivative structuring experience to empower clients to navigate risk and focus on their core business requirements.

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