Investec Focus Radio SA
Investec Focus Radio South Africa features conversations between leading minds from within Investec and other experts on economic, investment and business topics in addition to issues that go beyond wealth.
NOW ep50: BRICS fallout knocks rand
Geopolitical own goals have pushed the rand to record lows against the dollar. Investec Treasury Economist Tertia Jacobs and Investec Head of Sales and Structuring Obakeng Pitse share their views on the outlook for the ZAR.
Reimagining mental health ep6: Balancing success and sanity in entrepreneurship
For entrepreneurs, the heavy weight of expectation across all quarters of society is persistent. From investors, to employees, to customers, not to mention their family and wider community. They are constantly expected to have the answers. In the final episode of the first season of our Reimagine Mental Health podcast…
Real Torque with Marius Roberts | Episode 5: Chinese car manufacturers disrupt the sector
Marius Roberts, respected motoring expert, shares why Chinese-made cars have gained popularity in such a short time. SKIP TO KEY TOPICS 00:00:40 Should you be considering Chinese-made cars? 00:01:16 Brand awareness 00:02:04 How the motoring industry works in China. 00:03:21 Why are Chinese car brands so much cheaper? 00:03:42 Potential…
Investec Focus Talks | Dr Kim Tan on the future of impact investing
In this Investec Focus Talk we hear from social impact pioneer, Dr Kim Tan on his most out-of-the-ordinary investments, what excites him about the future, and the role this burgeoning market must play in securing our sustainable future.
NOW ep49: Global economy feels the chill as Dragon’s fire cools
John Wyn-Evans, Investec Wealth & Investment UK, and Quentin Allison, Investec Corporate and Institutional Banking, take an in-depth look at China’s economic prospects in the face of lower consumer demand, high interest rates and stubbornly high inflation globally.
Real Torque with Marius Roberts | Episode 4: First cars, family cars and fast cars?
Marius Roberts shares the cars that he would recommend - from entry-level options for first-time buyers to performance cars. SKIP TO KEY TOPICS 00:00:38 Entry-level cars 00:02:48 Mid-size cars 00:04:52 Family cars 00:05:57 Bakkies 00:06:51 Sports cars
NOW ep48: Will interest rates take a hike?
With the Fed and ECB continuing to hike interest rates, it is inevitable that South Africa will follow suit at the end of May. In this week’s episode of No Ordinary Wednesday podcast, our Chief Economist Annabel Bishop looks at whether the country is reaching a turning point on interest…
Real Torque with Marius Roberts | Episode 3: What cars are South Africans buying now?
Marius Roberts, respected motoring expert, shares what cars South Africans are buying now. SKIP TO KEY TOPICS 00:00:53 SUVs and cross-overs 00:03:54 Downsizing and downscaling 00:05:51 Electric vehicles and hybrids 00:10:34 Bakkies
NOW ep47: Transnet: Runaway train?
In this episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, Henk Langenhoven, Chief Economist of the Minerals Council of South Africa, Tertia Jacobs, Investec Treasury Economist, and Denys Hobson, Head of Logistics at Investec for Business, discuss the extent of the Transnet crisis, its impact on the economy and possible solutions.
Reimagining mental health ep5: Managing mental health and work success as a young professional
The increasing demands on human capital in an interconnected and hyper-competitive world are largely reflected in the expectations that have been placed on students and young professionals today. In the fifth episode of Investec Life’s Reimagine Mental Health podcast series, we unpack how young professionals are managing their mental health…
Real Torque with Marius Roberts | Episode 2: Hidden costs - what car brochures don't tell you
Marius Roberts covers some of the mistakes car buyers often make, sharing advice about saving money on service plan agreements, car options, and more. SKIP TO KEY TOPICS: 00:01:22 Car services and warranties 00:04:09 Car features and specifications 00:06:53 Balloon payments
NOW ep46: How AI is shaping industries and business models
Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence have many heads spinning. But there’s no denying that whip-smart machines have enabled us to make incredible leaps and bounds in business, even as a treacherous list of ethical conundrums keeps human brains awake at night. Will AI make our lives easier and help us…
Real Torque with Marius Roberts | Episode 1: Buying a car in South Africa
Motoring expert Marius Roberts shares how to be smart about buying a car that best suits your needs. Listen to his top tips. SKIP TO KEY TOPICS 00:02:29 Why driving distance is important 00:02:51 Factoring in your regular driving conditions 00:03:08 What size car do you need? 00:03:39 New vs…
Reimagining mental health ep4: The relationship between mental and physical health
In this episode of the reimagine mental health podcast series, we examine the relationship between mental and physical health. We are joined by some of the top minds in this field; Nicola Tager, Global Head of Investec Careers and Employee Experience at Investec, Dr Joseph Mwangi, MD, PhD. Medical Officer…
NOW ep45: Load shedding dims SA’s economic hopes
Tough times continue for the South African economy, inflation is not cooling keeping interest rates edging higher, the electricity crisis continues to hinder growth and job creation and business and consumer confidence have declined to all-time lows. What do all these key economic indicators mean for the outlook of the…
NOW ep44: Offshore Investing: Positioning for volatile times
How is the current global economic climate shaping investment trends? And what is the outlook for the rest of the year? Our award-winning Investec World Axis fund managers share their insights on the latest episode of No Ordinary Wednesday podcast.
NOW ep43: SA Greylisted: What does it mean for you?
South Africa has been greylisted by global financial crime watchdog the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for not fully complying with international standards around the prevention of money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing. What will this mean for South African businesses and consumers? We unpack the latest developments.
Reimagining mental health ep3: Mental health and the economy
Health economists estimate that unaddressed mental health conditions (including depression and anxiety) cost our economy an estimated R161 billion per year as a result of lost days of work on account of illness, “presenteeism” (working longer hours), and in extreme cases premature mortality. In this episode we focus on the…
Unpacking Wealth Creation S2 Ep4: So you fancy yourself as a trader?
Host Ayabonga Cawe, talks to investment experts about what you need to know if you want to trade local and international markets.
NOW Ep42: Minerals of the future: an untapped goldmine for SA?
The 2023 Investing in Africa Mining Indaba left pundits optimistic about the opportunity the energy transition offers Africa mining in general, especially if the region can get mineral beneficiation right.