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.
Future Impact ep3 | Greenlighting power
The World Economic Forum expects the annual issuance of green bonds to exceed $1trillion in 2023, double 2021’s figure. But what are they, and can they help solve SA’s power crisis? Experts from Investec, Kathu Solar Park explain.
NOW ep29: Riding the inflation wave
Instead of hiking interest rates so aggressively, central banks should ride out the inflation storm that is forecast to subside by next year, say experts on this episode of No Ordinary Wednesday with Jeremy Maggs
A view from Investec's UK FX desk | Bye bye Boris
After one of the most dramatic periods in modern UK politics, Investec spot trader Chris Brand and economist Ryan Djajasaputra examine what happens next in the contest to replace Prime Minister Boris Johnson and what that might mean for government policy and currency markets.
Future Impact ep2 | Conservation, communities and the rhino crisis
Journey to Mpumulanga to hear from the largest rhino sanctuary in the world on how they're "saving rhinos, to save people, to save tomorrow".
NOW ep28: Stage 6 leaves the SA economy powerless
Eskom spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha in conversation with Investec's Tertia Jacobs and Bernard Geldenhuys about the power crisis and its impact on the economy; and whether renewables can plug the gap.
Future Impact ep1: Demystifying sustainable investing
What’s the difference between ESG, sustainable and impact investing? Experts unpack the buzz words in this new 8-part podcast. Get insights from Investec, hydrogen-focused VC firm AP Ventures, the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship and social enterprise Kusini Water.
NOW ep27: Solving SA’s tech talent crisis
With only 121,000 software developers in South Africa and almost 40% of them working for international companies, there's a critical shortage of tech talent in the country. How did we get here? And what are we doing to address the crisis?
What does legacy mean to you?
While legacy may mean different things to different people across the generations, it definitely holds meaning for every individual and family. Clement Manyathela hosts Aisha Pandor, Terry Pheto, Dr Hanan Bushkin and Melvyn Lubega to discuss this important topic.
NOW ep26: Fuel price: how high can it go?
In this episode, host Jeremy Maggs and guests, Investec Equity Analyst Herbert Kharivhe and Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa, discuss the impact of the oil price on fuel, electricity and food.
NOW ep25: Insights from Davos: the rise of the industrial metaverse
From The Great Resignation to The Great Regret | The rise of the industrial metaverse | Soft skills will be the new hard skills. In this No Ordinary Wednesday podcast, Jeremy Maggs brings you the latest insights from Investec experts in Davos, Lourens van Rensburg, Head of Corporate and Institutional…
FOCUS Talks | Donovan Marsh
Award-winning filmmaker Donovan Marsh on what it takes to be a success in Hollywood, the impact of Covid on the local film industry and the gamble Netflix took on "I Am All Girls," a crime-thriller on human trafficking in South Africa.
NOW ep24: US hikes rates | Rand on shaky ground | Green bonds
The US hikes rates, but not by as much as some feared | Where is the Rand headed? | A new green bond raises a billion rand for clean energy to boost South Africa’s ailing grid. Could initiatives like these hold the key to solving our energy crisis?
NOW ep23: KZN supply chain disruptions | Core inflation | Tourism boost
Investec experts discuss the cost and impact of the KZN floods on supply chains | What now for core inflation? | Could the tourism sector be on its way to recovery?
NOW ep22: Rand | Global inflation | Europe energy crisis
Investec experts discuss the rand strength in the face of a war, market volatility and inflation | And has global inflation indeed peaked? | The energy crisis in Europe is intensifying, will its impact reach South African shores?
NOW ep21: Spectrum auction | Interest rates | Investment conference
Investec experts discuss how prime frequency spectrum is opening a new world of possibilities for South Africa | Rising interest rates | Is South Africa really edging closer to the R1,2 trillion goal it set four years ago?
NOW ep20: Commodity prices | Global economy | Cryptocurrencies & the Ukraine war
Investec experts discuss how the surge in commodity prices could cushion the impact on South Africa’s economy, how the conflict is reshaping geo-politics and the role that cryptocurrencies are playing in the Ukraine war.
Energy market update
Callum Macpherson, head of Investec’s Commodities desk, gives an update on the energy 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…
NOW ep19: Russia-Ukraine | Oil price | Women in sport
Investec experts discuss the implications of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on South Africa and how investors are reacting | How worried is the oil market? and what now for oil supply? | It’s International Women’s Day this month, we ask if sportswomen are getting closer to pay parity with their male…
The possibilities of inclusive leadership | Investec Focus Talks
Belonging, inclusion and diversity give businesses access to a 'brilliance of difference'. Organisational psychologist John Amaechi and Investec Bank plc’s CEO Ruth Leas discuss the benefits and challenges in making this possibility a reality.
NOW ep18: Will the budget bring gloom or boom? Depends who you listen to.
In a special edition of No Ordinary Wednesday podcast , Jeremy Maggs and Investec's panel of experts share their predictions for the upcoming budget.