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title: "South Africa's Investec reports marginal rise in full-year earnings"
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description: "Investec reported a marginal rise in full-year earnings, with headline earnings per share increasing to 73.1 pence. Pre-provision adjusted operating profit rose 3.5% to £1.1 billion, supported by a 4.2% revenue growth to £2.3 billion. Lending growth was 9.6%, while net interest income fell 1.6%. The credit loss ratio improved to 36 basis points, and a final dividend of 21 pence per share was announced."
datetime: "2026-05-21T07:25:18.000Z"
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# South Africa's Investec reports marginal rise in full-year earnings

By Nqobile Dludla and Lulah Dube JOHANNESBURG, May 21 (Reuters) - South African bank Investec reported a marginal rise in full-year earnings on Thursday, with client acquisition and growth in lending portfolios offsetting the impact of lower interest rates. • Investec, which also operates in Britain, posted headline earnings per share of 73.1 pence for the year to March 31, compared with 72.6

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