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SA’s pool of higher net worth individuals is shrinking
Covid-19 containment measures have hammered the South African economy, pushing many businesses to the brink of collapse and leading to widespread job losses. The problems have also been felt acutely amongst South Africa’s wealthiest citizens. BizNews spoke to Eric Enslin, CEO of FNB Private Wealth and RMB Private Bank. Learn…
Froneman is a smart guy, says Piet Viljoen. 'He's flying a kite to see what will happen'.
Recently, Sibanye CEO Neal Froneman put out an invitation to AngloGold and Gold Fields to merge, in what he said would be 'in the national interest'. Piet Viljoen, fund manager of the Counterpoint value fund, weighs in on Froneman's statement. Sibanye and AngloGold are both in the Top 10 holdings…
BPH: Absa results; FNB Private wealth CEO; Cathie Wood; Stadio CEO; Yuppie Mr Price; Ivermectin
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, host Jackie Cameron is joined by CEO of FNB Private bank Eric Enslin, CEO of Stadio Chris Vorster, CIO of Perpetua investment managers Delphine Govender, Dr. Tess Lawrie and the BizNews team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Flash Briefing: Mr Price buys Yuppiechef; Absa & Sun Intl. struggle; Namibian insurers fined
Mr Price will acquire Yuppiechef, broadening its customer base to higher-income shoppers. Absa and Sun International struggle during the lockdown, while AdvTech expects positive results. The Namibian Competition Commission cracks down on price-fixing among insurers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Exploring alternatives to the global equity markets that can still generate consistent returns
Worried about a correction in world equity markets? Are we in bubble terrain and are you over exposed to the markets? Want to know how you can preserve your capital offshore, in USD, in uniquely resilient assets and earn 8x the US 10 year bond yield, paid quarterly as dividends…
Adopting AI for faster diagnosis of breast cancer in SA
The highest mortality rate for cancer in South African women remains breast cancer. Frustrated by this statistic - and the fact that there's an average six-month delay from eventual diagnosis and surgical treatment - Kathryn Malherbe decided to start a company which aims to speed up diagnosis. Medsol AI Solutions uses…
Joemat-Pettersson has track history of abusing public funds - Paul O’Sullivan
Tina Joemat-Pettersson, chair of the police committee in parliament, is back in the spotlight in connection with irregular payments for state projects. Joemat-Pettersson is an ally of former president Jacob Zuma, who was at the centre of corruption allegations under his rule. Joemat-Pettersson is the former energy minister who pushed…
Inside Covid-19: Insurance extras to help restaurant owners survive tough times; what world can learn from Israel
A year ago, the coronavirus pandemic struck, turning people's lives upside down and transforming the way we work and do business. In this episode of Inside Covid-19, we'll hear from Discovery Insurance Chief operating officer Lana Ross about innovations in cover for restaurants - which have been hit particularly hard…
BPH: Festive Friday with Piet Viljoen, Paul O'Sullivan and Carrie Adams
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, host Jackie Cameron is joined by fund manager Piet Viljoen, Investigator Paul O'Sullivan, wine queen Carrie Adams and her guest Cathy Marshall, and the BizNews team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Flash Briefing: SA's own Greensill implodes; Tencent troubles; Hammerson; Bolt
SA's Barak fund is collapsing, in a Greensill-like implosion. Giant Tencent has been fined by China's watchdog. Ant's CEO has resigned with immediate effect. Hammerson takes a beating from crashing rental income. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Carrie's corner: Celebrating wine with Dan Nicholl
Described as 'a complete and utter asset to South Africa', Dan Nicholl joined our host and wine expert, Carrie Adams, to talk and celebrate all things wine. Born in Belfast and brought up in Zimbabwe, Nicholl worked as a sports commentator in South Africa, where his passion for wine grew…
Exploring the Drakensberg by mountain bike at Champagne Sports Resort
Kogin Naidoo of Champagne Sports Resort told BizNews about their adventurous cycling programme. Bikes can be hired at multiple places in the valley, with different courses to suit your biking experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BPH: Sanlam CEO; Kokkie Kooyman; Ascendis activism; Newcastle mining furore
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, host Jackie Cameron is joined by the CEO of Sanlam Paul Hanratty, Banking expert Kokkie Kooyman, Ascendis activist Harry Smit, Newcastle community member Nkanyiso Mthonbeni, Director of Mining at Ikwezi Bonani Ndlovu and the BizNews team. Learn more about your ad choices…
Flash Briefing: Company results show pressures of the pandemic; Hollard Namibia refuses business interruption claims
Company updates from Sanlam, Standard Bank and Famous Brands reveal the impact of Covid-19 in Africa. Hollard Insurance in Namibia refuses to pay business interruption claims, despite the outcome of recent court battles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'We think that fractional investing represents the future', says EasyEquities CEO Charles Savage
Charles Savage, CEO of PurpleGroup and EasyEquities joined the BizNews Power Hour to explain how easy it is to start investing on the EasyEquities platform. 'It really makes it easy for the man on the street - whether he's got R100 or R100,000 - to buy the stocks or ETFs…
Sygnia's thriving 4IR fund - 'It delivered 88% returns in dollar terms last year', says Magda Wierzycka
Magda Wierzycka, founder of Sygnia, joined the BizNews Power Hour to discuss the company's Itrix 4th Industrial Revolution global equity ETF. The fund currently has about R2bn in assets under management, with 100% offshore equity. If you were to invest R100 in December 2017, it would be worth R250 just…
A golfing jewel in the crown of the Drakensberg mountains
General Manager of Champagne Sports Resort, Philip West, spoke to BizNews founder Alec Hogg about the world-class golf course at the resort. The course boasts the longest hole in the country, measuring 605 metres. Surrounded by the majestic Drakensberg mountain range, the 6,100 metre course will provide a thrilling challenge…
BPH: Sygnia 4IR; Easy Equities; Capital markets; SA's fiscal vulnerability
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, host Jackie Cameron is joined by the CEO of Sygnia Magda Wierzycka, CEO of the Purple Group and Easy Equities Charles Savage, CEO of Overberg asset management Nick Downing, Chief economist at Stanlib Kevin Lings, Deputy Director of the Free Market Foundation…
Flash Briefing: Business confidence slides; Transnet cans contracts; SoftBank in deeper trouble with Greensill
Business confidence slides in South Africa. Transnet wants to set aside contracts worth billions of dollars and SoftBank is revealed to be even more heavily invested in Greensill than previously thought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prudential CEO Bernard Fick outlines ownership changes
Prudential CEO Bernard Fick joined the BizNews Power Hour, speaking to the team about big changes to one of the country’s largest investment managers. The company recently issued an announcement, outlining ownership changes and even the possibility of a name change. Fick summarised the details and also weighed in on…