Finance companies and Banks in South Africa

1	Investec \| HQ: Johannesburg Investec is an international specialist banking group that caters to the high-end market, providing a diverse range of financial products and services. The group operates five business units: private banking, capital markets, investment banking, asset management, property. Currently, Investec operates primarily in South Africa, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The group also has banking operations in Ireland, Switzerland, Mauritius, Guernsey and the United States.

2	Nedbank \| HQ: Sandton Nedbank is one of the largest banks in South Africa and is one of the newest banks to be incorporated in South Africa. Nedbank is a full service bank and it has overseas branches in New York, London, Taipei, Hong Kong, Geijing, and the Isle of Man. Market capitalization: approximately US$73 billion (as of December 31, 2009).

3	Standard Bank \| HQ: Johannesburg Standard Bank Group (Stanbic Bank), is a global bank with African roots. It is South Africa's largest bank, distinguished by its extensive operations in 17 African countries. Outside the African continent, Standard Bank Group operations span to 16 countries, with an emerging market focus. Our customers benefit from our knowledge and expertise in emerging markets, coupled with our global outlook.