2 December 2011

Further cementing Investec Asset Management’s success as a globally competitive investment manager, the company was awarded the prestigious accolade of European Asset Management Company of the Year in the larger fund house category at the Funds Europe Awards 2011, hosted in London last night.

Funds Europe is a business strategy magazine targeting Europe's asset management professionals and covers all areas of the asset management business.

The award was judged on a qualitative basis by a panel of independent judges drawn from industry peers, and takes into consideration the overall performance of outstanding investment managers from across the European playing field.  

At the same ceremony, Hendrik du Toit, CEO of Investec Asset Management, was named European Asset Management Personality of the Year. This award recognises individuals who have made outstanding contributions to their business, their industry, and amongst their peers. Du Toit was judged on his leadership, the results and performance generated by the businesses, innovation, implementation of corporate and social responsibility initiatives and his overall contribution to the industry.

These awards follow the award scooped by Investec Asset Management for Best Asset Manager in Africa at the EMEA Finance African Banking Awards 2011. The awards recognise the achievements of the African continent’s leading financial services businesses across 37 countries.

Commenting on the awards, Du Toit said:

“As a global investment manager proud of our African roots, it is gratifying that after twenty years in business Investec Asset Management is getting recognition for our achievements both at ‘home’ in Africa and in the global markets we serve. The awards acknowledge that we have built an enduring, long-term oriented investment house, which delivers for its clients in good and bad times. It is with great humility that I accept these awards on behalf of the dedicated and professional people of Investec Asset Management.”

ENDS

Notes to Editors

Investec Asset Management is an independently managed subsidiary of Investec Group. Investec Asset Management is a specialist investment manager, providing a premier range of products to institutional and individual investors. Established in 1991, the firm has been built from start-up into an international business managing approximately US $94bn* on behalf of third party clients. We have grown from domestic roots in Southern Africa and the UK to a position where we proudly serve a growing international client base from the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Africa. We employ over 125 investment professionals. The firm seeks to create a profitable partnership between clients, shareholders and employees, and to exceed expectations for both client service and performance.

*As at end March 2011

 

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