Investec plc is an international banking group that provides a range of financial products and services. The Company is organized into five business divisions: Private Client Activities, Capital Markets, Investment Banking, Asset Management and Property Activities. In addition, its head office provides certain group-wide integrating functions, such as risk management, information technology, finance, investor relations, marketing, human resources and organizational development. It is also responsible for the Company’s central funding, as well as other activities, such as trade finance.