Express lunch seminar
Explore lending solutions for expatriates with Nedbank Private Wealth - International

Join us for an engaging session where we delve into lending solutions specifically designed for expatriates via lending solutions provided through its offices in the Isle of Man, Jersey and the UK.

Our guest speaker, Andrew Bates, Head of Private Banking (Middle East & Asia), will share valuable insights and strategies to maximise your property portfolio. Whether you’re already building your portfolio or seeking opportunities to kickstart it, this seminar is a must-attend.

Widya Lestaluhu, International Director of Benham & Reeves, will provide a concise overview of the UK property market. Learn how to identify the best investment opportunities in this dynamic landscape.

Agenda

  • Introduction and overview of Nedbank: Get acquainted with Nedbank Private Wealth’s comprehensive lending solutions and offerings.
  • Current market situation and interest rate updates: Stay informed about the latest market trends and interest rates.
  • Lending solutions and case studies: Explore creative ways to structure your investment portfolio through real-life examples.
  • UK market update: Gain insights into the UK property market from our expert.
  • Q&A session: Have your questions answered by our knowledgeable panel.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore tailored solutions to get the most out of your portfolio. Reserve your spot today!

Meet the experts

Andrew Bates
Head of private banking (Middle East & Asia)

Andrew has over 32 years’ banking experience and joined Nedbank from Lloyds TSB in Miami where he was responsible for providing banking and investment services to clients in Latin America and the Caribbean. He initially joined the bank’s Isle of Man office in 2004, and following secondments in the South Africa and London offices, he moved to the UAE in 2013.

Based in Dubai, Andrew is primarily responsible for the bank’s international growth in both the private client and intermediary sectors in the Middle East & Asia. He is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment and graduated from the London Business School with an Executive MBA. Andrew also has full STEP membership, qualifying him as a Trust and Estate Practitioner.

Widya Lestaluhu
International Director

Widya has a pedigree career in International Residential behind her since 2009, with a proven track record and experience in providing expert advice to Asian based clients looking for residential investment opportunities in various markets. Widya specialises in London property and also has vast residential knowledge in other parts of the world; namely Japan, Switzerland, USA, Portugal and Germany.

Before joining Benham & Reeves as the Head of Hong Kong SAR, she spent 12 years at JLL , where her last role was the Head of International Residential in Singapore and Southeast Asia.

Widya's expansive knowledge has helped deliver highly successful residential project marketing campaigns which she brings to her role at Benham & Reeves. In her new role as Head of Hong Kong SAR, Widya oversees our diverse, multilingual sales and leasing teams tasked with looking after our Hong Kong SAR and China clients. Apart from heading up the team in Hong Kong, Widya is also responsible for emerging markets in Asia such as Taiwan, Thailand and Indonesia. Her dedication and energy to providing excellent customer service ensure that our clients' investment requirements continue to be fulfilled from under one roof.