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In five years since Investec's investment business internationalised it has achieved assets under management of approaching £20bn based on performance, service and clarity

Hendrik du Toit is remarkably modest about his achievements over the past 13 years. In 1991 he set up the asset management division of Investec in South Africa, with financial commitments of just $40m. Between the UK and South Africa, there is now almost £20bn under management. The UK business was born when, five years ago, du Toit came to the UK on behalf of Investec and acquired Guinness Flight Hambro. Despite fierce competition from a tough UK market, he subsequently built up another successful asset management business. He now describes Investec as a super boutique'. Achievements have...