While the name on the building is new and only temporary, the sentiment behind it is not. "This small but meaningful change is not a rebrand — it's a reminder," says Cumesh Moodliar, Chief Executive Officer of Investec South Africa. "For over five decades, this commitment has shaped the way we do business and how we show up — not just in the boardroom, but in society at large. Our purpose has always been to create enduring worth, and it's through being deeply invested that we make this real. Deeply invested in people, potential, progress and the country we call home — South Africa."

This symbolic gesture is a visual expression of what has always defined the brand: long-term partners committed to shaping a meaningful future. Over the coming weeks, this message will also echo across the stories Investec will tell on its platforms — from powerful personal moments to bold business decisions — showing what it truly means to be invested in South Africa, says Investec.

Investec has gone beyond traditional finance — placing long-term value on partnerships, possibilities, and purpose. While much has been achieved, the journey is far from over. This commitment runs deeper than balance sheets and financial returns. It is reflected in the way Investec partners with its clients, empowers its people, supports its communities, and safeguards the future of the planet we all share, says the bank.

A recent Investec Wealth and Investment International report highlights that the country needs real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 3% to 5%, as history tells us that the period in which SA experienced its highest levels of GDP growth coincided with a period of record-levels of low unemployment, and high levels of business confidence. At its core, business confidence is the foundation for unlocking investment, creating jobs, and driving inclusive growth that benefits households and markets alike, adds the bank.

South Africa's economic trajectory depends on this confidence. It's both a driver and a reflection of growth — a two-way street that fuels momentum when nurtured. To meaningfully address the country's pressing challenges of unemployment, poverty and inequality, the country must place business confidence at the centre of its economic strategy, says Investec.

"Being deeply invested — in our people, our clients, our communities and our country — is not just a mindset. It's the key to restoring trust, encouraging long-term investment, and shaping a more resilient, inclusive economy and future. Real impact is made not by reacting to change, but by being a catalyst for it. We can turn commitment into action, and action into impact," concludes Moodliar.

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