And all were chosen because of their passion for investing, says Coombe. The emphasis is on team work, hence the open plan office and the lack of titles. Investec tries to keep members of its team loyal through excellent remuneration and a good work environment. But the investment team is expected to perform. All staff are compensated through salaries and profit sharing, with the packages being internationally competitive.
Staff also participate in a group share scheme.
Research capacity Fund managers participate in research activity and work closely with the share analysts. Analysis of shares is approached from two different perspectives. First, the company is evaluated in terms of strategy and operations, focusing on issues such as the company's approach to the industry it operates in. The company's competitive position in the industry is also evaluated. Forecasts of the company's financial prospects are entered into a comprehensive valuation database, where the attractiveness of the share relative to its peer group is ascertained.