Investec Focus Radio UK
Investec Focus Radio UK features conversations between leading minds and other experts on economics, investments, business and working culture and topical issues beyond wealth.
S02 Ep02 Energy market update: 2024 outlook
Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses the year ahead for the oil market. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell financial instruments. This podcast does not constitute a…
S02 Ep01 Energy market update
The Investec energy market has returned with season 2. In the first episode, Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson looks at the last few weeks in the oil market, including the impact of the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only…
S01 Ep50 Energy market update: 2024 energy markets outlook
Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson looks back on the 2024 key events and what the outlook for 2024 is. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell financial instruments…
S01 Ep49 Energy market update: OPEC+ announcements
The delayed OPEC+ meeting took place last Thursday. Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses what was discussed. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell financial instruments. This podcast…
S01 Ep48 Energy market update: OPEC+ postpones latest meeting
The weekend OPEC+ has been postponed. Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson explains why this has happened. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell financial instruments. This podcast does…
Investec Fintech Podcast: UK SME Lending - building a modern relationship bank
In the latest episode of Investec’ Fintech Podcast, Mark James is in conversation Conrad Ford, Chief Product and Strategy officer at the challenger bank Allica, the moats that Allica has built, the outlook for the UK Fintech sector and his views on the SME lending landscape.
S01 Ep47 Energy market update: OPEC+ meeting preview
Last week saw further falls in oil and Brent reached a low of 76.60 $/b. Against this backdrop of weak prices, OPEC+ are meeting on this coming weekend. Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses how might they react to recent developments. Please note: this podcast is provided for information…
S01 Ep46 Energy market update: Oil markets outlook
The selloff in oil markets accelerated last week and Brent touched 79.20 $/b. Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson looks at the outlook. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell…
S01 Ep45 Energy market update: Oil prices ease
Oil prices have softened again as the market seems to be increasingly confident that the war in Gaza will not disrupt supplies. Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson looks at the dynamics at play. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as…
S01 Ep44 Energy market update: Oil price stable as conflict continues
In spite of the developments in Gaza, oil prices have not been moving much. Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson explains why. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell financial…
Investec Games Podcast - Cherry Freeman, Hiro Capital
In this episode, we are joined by Cherry Freeman, founder and general partner at Hiro Capital. Cherry leads Hiro’s deal pipeline and focusses on games, media platforms and software investments. The team at Hiro have between them angelled over US$9bn worth of some extraordinary games, sports and technology brands and…
S01 Ep43 Energy market update: Middle East conflict and the oil price
It is just over a week since the conflict in the Middle East, Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson takes stock of what energy markets have been doing since then. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation…
S01 Ep42 Energy market update: Brent rallies sharp
Brent set a low of under 84 $/b last week, rallied sharply this morning after the events that unfolded in Israel over the weekend. Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses latest Brent moves. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an…
S01 Ep41 Energy market update: new highs for Brent price
Brent set another new high over 97 $/b last week, but it is much lower today, Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses what has been behind these moves. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation…
S01 Ep40 Energy market update: Brent rally running out of steam?
There was a new high in Brent - close to 96 $/b last week, but also lows close to 92 $/b. Is this a sign the rally is running out of steam? Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson explains. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and…
Investec Games Podcast - Sir Ian Livingstone, CBE
In this episode, I am joined Sir Ian Livingstone, one of the founding fathers of the UK games industry. Ian co-founded Games Workshop in 1975, exiting in 1991 before embarking on a remarkable career in the video games industry. Along the way he has written multiple Games books which have…
S01 Ep39 Energy market update: Latest on IEA report
Brent rallied close to 95 $/b last week and the International Energy Agency warned about the impact of Saudi cuts on price volatility, Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses the latest International Energy Agency’s report. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be…
S01 Ep38 Energy market update: Brent rallies breaking 90 $/b
Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses oil rallied strongly last week after Saudi Arabia announced an extension to its cuts. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell financial…
S01 Ep37 Energy market update: Brent reaches high levels
Brent reached its highest level since January this year, at the end of last week. Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson explains what was driving that move? Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an…
S01 Ep36 Energy market update: Brent low following 88 high
Brent is lower again this week, after reaching a high of 88 a couple of weeks ago. Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson explains. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy…