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Extraordinary takes drive | Investec SA Womens Open 2024 #shorts

Investec 2024-04-10 | From breathtaking drives to precise putts, the Investec SA Women's Open is a celebration of the relentless pursuit of the extraordinary.

The 31st edition of the Investec South African Women's Open 2024 from 25-28 April at Erinvale Country and Golf Estate.

For more, visit: https://invest.ec/2x56lE4

The Current | Ep 4 | Cashing in on clean

Investec 2024-04-09 | Welcome to the 4th episode of The Current, an Investec Focus Radio podcast series, in which your host Iman Rappetti takes you on a thought-provoking 10-part journey of South Africa's energy transition.

In this episode, Investec's Barry Shamley, Zane Buizuidenhout, Boipelo Rabotata and Campbell Parry discuss the myriad investment opportunities presented by the energy transition and the world's commitment to reach net zero by 2050. From mining companies, enabling and transitioning businesses, to carbon capture, nuclear and hydrogen.

00:00 Introduction

02:22 Meet the guests

02:55 Investing in mining of green metals

06:05 Is renewable energy a good investment?

08:17 The importance of efficient energy use

09:02 Battery technology advancement

10:34 Construction companies' boom

12:09 A bearish short-term view on hydrogen

14:51 Investing in companies contributing to the SDGs

15:12 Transitioning companies present an opportunity

16:55 Monitoring companies' transition targets is vital

19:29 How will the adoption of AI impact journey to net zero?

22:07 Is AI a responsible investment?

22:56 2022 Inflation Reduction Act and its impact

24:52 Global Sustainable Equity Fund

28:12 Investing for good without compromising returns

29:34 Energy transition- the megatrend that offers a myriad of investment opportunities

Tune in to this enlightening investment-focused episode and be informed about the myriad opportunities for individuals, stemming from the energy transition.

This episode was brought to you by Investec Wealth & Investment's Global Sustainability Equity Fund. Invest in world-class companies dedicated to achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and that we believe can provide you with attractive returns. The fund strives to have a 100% net positive SDG impact. Learn more: investec.com/en_za/investment/invest-offshore/global-sustainable-equity-fund.html Investec's Global Sustainable Equity Fund (investec.com/content/dam/south-africa/myself/invest/invest-offshore/global-sustainable-equity-fund/Investec-Global-Sustainable-Equity-Fund-Brochure.pdf) · Investec Focus Radio SA (investec.com/en_za/focus/investec-focus-radio-podcasts.html)

Define your success as a young professional | Investec

Investec 2024-04-09 | Discover how Investec Private Banking can help you achieve your ambitions and create a successful future for you as a young professional in South Africa.

In this video, we show you how Investec understands the needs and challenges of young professionals. With Investec as your dedicated financial partner, you can access exclusive benefits, like competitive debit rates, interest-free days on credit card purchases, unlimited free ATM withdrawals, and unlimited airport lounge access.

Whether you’re a young, first-time home buyer or looking for vehicle finance, Investec offers tailored solutions and rewards to support your journey.
Our commitment to your wealth creation journey is unwavering, with a 24/7/365 global Client Support Centre and award-winning digital banking and banking apps.

With two dedicated Private Bankers and access to a Financial Adviser, you’ll get personalised guidance every step of the way.

Don't settle for ordinary. Upgrade to Private Banking as a young professional with Investec today. Apply now or learn more at: link.investec.com/nfut93

Extraordinary takes drive | Investec SA Womens Open 2024

Investec 2024-04-08 | The 31st edition of Investec South African Women's Open 2024, 24-28 April 2024 at Erinvale Country and Golf Estate.

From breathtaking drives to precise putts, the Investec SA Women's Open is a celebration of the relentless pursuit of the extraordinary.

For more, visit: https://invest.ec/2x56lE4

In conversation | Navigating Uncertainty in Johannesburg

Investec 2024-04-08 | As South Africa approaches elections, the nation grapples with critical issues such as substantial unemployment, escalating violent crime rates, and persistent power and infrastructure challenges that dominate the public discourse. Amidst these challenges, many South Africans are looking beyond the government for solutions – they look to themselves but they also look to an innovative business community.

Public-private partnerships are playing a key role in helping South Africa meet its infrastructural and development investment requirements. In this episode, get an inside view into some of South Africa’s key public-private partnerships and the business leaders driving them, with our panel of experts.

We feature journalist and editor, Ferial Haffajee, in a recent In Conversations event, she sat down with Investec CEO Designate, Cumesh Moodliar , Busisiwe Mavuso, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa, Fumani Mthembi, Co-founder & Director of Pele Energy Group, Mteto Nyati, Chairman at Eskom and Executive Chairman at BSG, Mark Rayner, Vumacam investor, co-founder of Leadwood Partners, and Reyburn Hendricks, CEO at H1 Holdings.

This episode is for all South Africans who are interested in finding out what some of the initiatives are that are helping to drive the country to prosperity.

Skip ahead:

00:00 Intro

01:50 Understanding the CEO initiative and how it works

04:51 The inner workings of the CEO initiative

07:55 The timelines put forward by the CEO initiative for various infrastructure and security projects to be completed

10:06 Government’s role vs the role of the public sector in these public-private partnership projects

12:15 Eskom update from Chairman of the board, Mteto Nyati.

15:09 National Treasury diagnostic report on Eskom

16:41 The end of loadshedding

18:26 Regulatory reform driving private power production

21:24 Industrialisation of the energy sector as a way to tackle unemployment

25:35 Vuma cam revolutionizing the crime detection industry in South Africa

28:27 Rolling out crime detection video technology in Johannesburg

29:36 Skills development in the security industry to meet technological advancements

31:59 Suggestions to the president from Captains of industry Private-public partnerships in Johannesburg (investec.com/en_za/focus/economy/navigating-uncertainty.html) · Investec Focus Radio SA (investec.com/en_za/focus/investec-focus-radio-podcasts.html)

Earning respect from your team mates | Investec #shorts

Investec 2024-04-05 | Investec Champions Cup players on what it takes to ear respect from your team mates.

#investecchampionscup
For more, visit: https://invest.ec/2x56lE4

NOW ep70: SA Inc: the contrarian investment view

Investec 2024-04-03 | From SA Inc, to green and gold. In the latest episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, discover the sectors that have piqued the interest of award-winning fund managers, Barry Shamley and Peter Vogel, and the factors driving their local and international investment decisions.

Podcast key moments:

00:00 – Introduction

01:20 - How are macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions affecting global equity funds?

02:24 – How are equity markets fairing in South Africa despite global headwinds?

03:57 – Are South African investors optimistic about local equity funds?

04:54 – How is rand volatility affecting equity markets?

06:13 – Equity markets to watch out for 2024

07:57 – Emerging markets equities vs developing markets equities?

09:05 – What are emerging markets equity funds investing in?

10:02 – How is South Africa performing against other emerging markets?

10:58 – Is SA Inc attractive to investors?

11:37 – Are there significant inflows in tech and AI in South Africa?

12:25 – What sectors in South Africa are attractive to investors?

14:14 – What sectors are growing in South Africa?

15:24 – Impact of investing in South Africa

17:20 – What will drive the investment outlook for the next 12 to 18 months?

Hosted by seasoned broadcaster, Jeremy Maggs, the No Ordinary Wednesday podcast unpacks the latest economic, business and political news in South Africa, with an all-star cast of investment and wealth managers, economists and financial planners from Investec. Listen in every second Wednesday for an in-depth look at what's moving markets, shaping the economy, and changing the game for your wallet and your business.

Read more on www.investec.com/now Investec Focus Radio SA (investec.com/en_za/focus/investec-focus-radio-podcasts.html)

Investec Corporate Cash Manager Foreign Currency Account | Investec

Investec 2024-03-28 | Diversify your clients' portfolio in hard currency without the risk of capital loss. The Investec Foreign Currency Account (FCA) products provide a convenient and efficient place to hold your clients US dollar savings while you evaluate investment opportunities offshore.

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Earning your stripes | Investec Champions Cup #shorts

Investec 2024-03-27 | Players in the #InvestecChampionsCup, the biggest club rugby tournament in the world, share what it means to earn your stripes on and off the field.

For more, visit: https://invest.ec/2x56lE4

Unearthing opportunities in mining | Investec

Investec 2024-03-27 | In episode 3 of The Current we examine the crucial role of the mining sector in the energy transition. If the world is to meet net-zero, demand for so-called "clean energy" minerals could increase by as much as 500% by 2040. (Source: International Energy Agency). South Africa is rich with these minerals but are we poised to take advantage of this exponential growth in demand?

Investec's Quentin Allison, Ayan Ghosh and Fanele Mondi, CEO of the Energy Intensive Users Group, examine the crucial role of the mining sector in the energy transition, with a focus on the growing demand for so-called "clean minerals" which South Africa has in abundance.

About #TheCurrentInvestec
Over 10 episodes, our host Iman Rappetti will be talking to industry experts, from inside Investec and beyond, about how South Africa can keep the lights on while moving towards a more equitable and sustainable energy future.From an individual looking to go off-grid, to a corporate or institutional investor looking to benefit from the opportunities of the energy transition- this is for you.

For more, visit: https://invest.ec/2x56lE4

The Current | Ep 3 | Unearthing opportunities in mining

Investec 2024-03-27 | Investec's Quentin Allison, Ayan Ghosh and Fanele Mondi, CEO of the Energy Intensive Users Group, examine the crucial role of the mining sector in the energy transition, with a focus on the growing need for so-called "clean minerals" which South Africa has in abundance.

00:00 Intro

02:37 The energy trilemma

04:53 Just transition and how to manage the loss of jobs from coal mining

07:00 Energy transition happening at a slow pace

08:09 The promise of Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)

10:56 Investec's Commodity Hedging and Working Capital Solutions

11:20 How clean are PGMs, really?

12:19 EVs are eating PGM's lunch

13:15 PGMs are vital in hydrogen fuel energy

16:27 South Africa's potential as a leader in the hydrogen economy

20:58 Other clean metals in the green energy transition

21:14 Nuclear energy in SA's energy mix

23:34 Will the hydrogen economy be a game changer for SA?

This episode was brought to you by Investec Corporate and Institutional Banking. The Commodity Hedging and Working Capital Solutions team identifies opportunities and structures investment alternatives across traditional commodity assets and exciting frontier markets like regulated carbon allowances.

Learn more: investec.com/en_za/investec-for-institutions/commodities.html Investec's Commodity Hedging and Working Capital solutions (investec.com/en_za/investec-for-institutions/commodities.html) · Investec Focus Radio SA (investec.com/en_za/focus/investec-focus-radio-podcasts.html)

Unplugging Eskom’s woes | Investec

Investec 2024-03-26 | In episode 2 of The Current, we tackle issues around the state power provider, Eskom. What plans are afoot? And what skills and investment are needed to turn the overburdened utility around?

Investec's Martin Meyer, Ayan Ghosh and Rudi Dicks, the Project management head in the office of the Presidency, unpack the multitude of challenges facing Eskom and the feasibility of the government plans to turn the overburdened utility around.

About #TheCurrentInvestec
The Current is a podcast series that delves into South Africa’s energy landscape, the drivers and barriers for change and where the opportunities lie.

Over 10 episodes, our host Iman Rappetti will be talking to industry experts, from inside Investec and beyond, about how South Africa can keep the lights on while moving towards a more equitable and sustainable energy future.From an individual looking to go off-grid, to a corporate or institutional investor looking to benefit from the opportunities of the energy transition- this is for you.

For more, visit: https://invest.ec/2x56lE4

At the coalface of SA’s energy transition | Investec

Investec 2024-03-26 | Unpacking the social, economic, and environmental implications if we don't transition from coal to renewables.

Investec's Campbell Parry, Chris Holdsworth, Samantha Mooi and James Mackay of the Energy Council of SA, set the scene on why an energy transition is so important, the drivers and barriers to change and the social, economic and environmental implications of SA's transition.

About #TheCurrentInvestec:
The Current is a podcast series that delves into South Africa’s energy landscape, the drivers and barriers for change and where the opportunities lie.

Over 10 episodes, our host Iman Rappetti will be talking to industry experts, from inside Investec and beyond, about how South Africa can keep the lights on while moving towards a more equitable and sustainable energy future.From an individual looking to go off-grid, to a corporate or institutional investor looking to benefit from the opportunities of the energy transition- this is for you.

For more, visit: https://invest.ec/2x56lE4

The future of food: innovations for sustainability

Investec 2024-03-26 | In this special edition of Investec Focus Radio, we delve into the intersection of food technology and sustainability with Arturo Elizondo, the founder and CEO of The Every Company, and Melanie Janse van Vuuren, Global Sustainability lead at Investec.

We explore the environmental challenges of traditional meat production and the rise of innovative lab-created food alternatives.

Arturo shares Every Company's groundbreaking work in precision fermentation and AI to create the world's first chickenless eggs and how this technology can revolutionise our food systems.

Listen to this compelling conversation about the future of food and how groundbreaking technology and conscious choices can lead to a more sustainable planet.

00:00 Introduction

01:23 Arturo Elizondo’s journey to forming food technology company, Every co.

03:11 Alternative protein landscape

07:58 Ensuring that our food is sustainable?

12:48 Accessibility and affordability

14:08 Nutritional value of alternative proteins

15:31 The shift to consume less animal proteins

16:31 The use of AI in food production

At Investec our vision is to grow and preserve our clients’ long-term wealth by allocating capital that not only achieves desired financial outcomes, but also

ensures that future generations inherit a world they can be proud of.

Find out more about the Investec Sustainability Equity Fund Find out more about the Investec Sustainability Equity Fund (investec.com/content/dam/south-africa/myself/invest/invest-offshore/global-sustainable-equity-fund/Investec-Global-Sustainable-Equity-Fund-Brochure.pdf)

Macro Monday Ep23: Caution ahead for US

Investec 2024-03-25 | This week, Investec Wealth & Investment Chief Investment Strategist Chris Holdsworth discusses risks ahead for US growth, despite an uptick in the leading indicator. Investec Focus Radio SA (investec.com/en_za/focus/investec-focus-radio-podcasts.html)

Out of the Ordinary competition | Investec Champions Cup #Shorts

Investec 2024-03-20 | Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 kicks-off on 5 April 2024. Find out from the players what according to them makes this an Out of the Ordinary competition 🦓 🏉 🏆

#InvestecChampionsCup

NOW ep69: SA mid-market: resilience in uncertain times

Investec 2024-03-19 | South Africa’s often under-appreciated mid-market sector remains a bulwark in driving the country’s economy and continues to play a key role in mitigating some of the country's infrastructure and energy difficulties. And while resilience is an overtraded word in South Africa, it is this attitude that is helping the sector grow. In this episode, Dhiren Mansingh, Investec’s Head of Business Transactional Banking, discusses the mid-market landscape, how these businesses are holding the line in tough times and how they’re positioning for growth.

Podcast key moments:

00:00 – Introduction

01:05 – What type of companies make up the mid-market segment?

01:50 – How important is the mid-market sector to the South African economy?

02:45 – How are these mid-market companies navigating challenges in the South African economy?

04:23 – What are mid-market businesses worried about?

05:47 – What has been the impact of high inflation and high interest rates environment for the mid-market sector?

07:11 – How are mid-market businesses navigating uncertainties?

08:26 – How should mid-market businesses protect themselves against currency volatility?

10:18 – Where are mid-market companies investing?

11:49 – Where do opportunities lie for mid-market businesses?

Hosted by seasoned broadcaster, Jeremy Maggs, the No Ordinary Wednesday podcast unpacks the latest economic, business and political news in South Africa, with an all-star cast of investment and wealth managers, economists and financial planners from Investec. Listen in every second Wednesday for an in-depth look at what's moving markets, shaping the economy, and changing the game for your wallet and your business.

Read more on www.investec.com/now Investec Focus Radio SA (investec.com/en_za/focus/investec-focus-radio-podcasts.html)

LifeStarter by Investec Life

Investec 2024-03-19 | The life you’re working towards is anything but ordinary, that’s why we’ve designed extraordinary life insurance solutions to help you protect it.

If you're a Private Banking client under the age of 30, kickstart your life insurance journey with complimentary cover from Investec Life.

Sign up for LifeStarter on Investec Online and get covered in a few clicks.

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Macro Monday Ep22: US GDP outlook improves

Investec 2024-03-18 | This week, Investec Wealth & Investment Chief Investment Strategist Chris Holdsworth discusses global growth and the upward revisions to US growth expectations, global inflation and commodity markets. Investec Focus Radio SA (investec.com/en_za/focus/investec-focus-radio-podcasts.html)

African trade finance gap and solutions | Investec

Investec 2024-03-15 | What are the root causes and possible solutions to address the African trade finance gap? George Wilson, head of Institutional trade finance at Investec, discusses this important topic with CNBC Africa anchor, Tania Habimana.

For more, visit: https://invest.ec/2x56lE4

India: the next global superpower | Investec #Shorts

Investec 2024-03-14 | Does India’s rapid growth have legs? Gain expert Investec insights on the emerging superpower’s investment opportunities and challenges in the latest No Ordinary Wednesday podcast. Listen now: link.investec.com/5ym9zs

The Current | Ep 2 | Unplugging Eskoms woes

Investec 2024-03-13 | In this episode, Investec's Martin Meyer and Ayan Ghosh are joined by Rudi Dicks, the head of project management in the office of the Presidency. Together they discuss the challenges facing Eskom and the feasibility of the plans to turn the ailing utility around. The episode covers infrastructure constraints, particularly in transmission, skills needed, investment, collaboration, unbundling, and a look at Brazil as a developing country from which SA can learn much about renewable energy transition.

00:00 Intro

02:04 Eskom’s “chicken and egg” maintenance dilemma

04:16 German VGBE consortium’s damning report

06:28 Investment in transmission is the most important factor

07:40 Eskom needs to decarbonize for economic and sustainability reasons

11:08 Balancing FDI and local investment into renewables

12:43 Progress on the unbundling of Eskom into three separate entities

15:59 South Africans will need to be patient. The transition will be slow

16:37 What lessons can we learn from Brazil’s energy transition

18:22 South Africa is the leading investment destination for renewable energy

20:58 Poor logistics network is impacting Eskom

23:07 Evidence providing hope that Eskom is on the right track

This episode was brought to you by Investec Corporate and Institutional Banking. The Energy and Infrastructure team offer funding solutions and a full range of specialist financial services across a wide range of infrastructure sectors, including renewable energy.

The team comprises diverse skills in banking, advisory, finance, law, engineering, power development and project management.

Learn more: investec.com/en_za/investec-for-corporates/finance/power-and-infrastructure-finance.html ICIB Energy and Infrastructure finance (investec.com/en_za/investec-for-corporates/finance/power-and-infrastructure-finance.html) · Investec Focus Radio SA (investec.com/en_za/focus/investec-focus-radio-podcasts.html)

Macro Monday Ep21: US data paints a murky picture of the jobs market

Investec 2024-03-11 | Investec Wealth & Investment Chief Investment Strategist Chris Holdsworth looks at the latest nonfarm payroll data, global activity, inflation in Europe and China and SA’s GDP print. Investec Focus Radio SA (investec.com/en_za/focus/investec-focus-radio-podcasts.html)

Reimagine Mental Health S2 ep5: Her mind, her strength

Investec 2024-03-07 | In this episode, we embark on a journey through the rich tapestry of women's experiences, from triumphs to trials and everything in between. We'll hear from inspiring women who have overcome incredible odds in both their personal and professional lives. Investec Focus Radio SA (investec.com/en_za/focus/investec-focus-radio-podcasts.html)

NOW ep68: India - the next global superpower

Investec 2024-03-05 | India’s rapid economic growth has the attention of the world. It has overtaken China as the world's most populous country, and it's tipped to move from the fifth to the third largest economy in the next few years. The growth is being driven domestically by the country's burgeoning and youthful population, massive infrastructure programs, significant investments in clean energy, and a growing stock market. In this episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, Ali Nortier, Joint Head of National Wealth Management for Investec Wealth & Investment, along with Neo Mahlangu, Regional Head of Investec Private Bank discuss India's growth story, its trajectory, its future prospects, and explore opportunities for investors.

00:00 - Introduction

01:10 – What is driving India’s rapid economic growth?

02:26 – Is India’s economic growth sustainable?

04:05 – What makes India’s economy resilient?

05:28 – How will India’s majority young population contribute to its economic growth?

06:16 – Where do investment opportunities lie in India?

08:30 – What challenges could impede India’s growth aspirations?

11:25 – What are the key sectors to look out for in India?

13:36 – India’s business growth

14:51 – What are the key considerations for investing in India?

17:17 – Lessons from India?

19:50 – Impressions of India?

Hosted by seasoned broadcaster, Jeremy Maggs, the No Ordinary Wednesday podcast unpacks the latest economic, business and political news in South Africa, with an all-star cast of investment and wealth managers, economists and financial planners from Investec. Listen in every second Wednesday for an in-depth look at what's moving markets, shaping the economy, and changing the game for your wallet and your business.

Read more on www.investec.com/now Investec Focus Radio SA (investec.com/en_za/focus/investec-focus-radio-podcasts.html)

Macro Monday Ep20: Key price indicators in the US

Investec 2024-03-04 | Investec Wealth & Investment Chief Investment Strategist Chris Holdsworth discusses why a key price indicator was probably not much of a concern or surprise for the Fed. Investec Focus Radio SA (investec.com/en_za/focus/investec-focus-radio-podcasts.html)

In conversation | AI: shaping the future of work

Investec 2024-02-29 | In this episode of Investec In conversation, we delve into the impact of artificial intelligence on the future of employment and skills development.

As AI transforms from a novel concept to a mainstream tool, we examine its role in redefining job roles and the necessary skills for the workforce of tomorrow.

In this insightful discussion, we're joined by Sameer Rawjee, founder of Google's Life Design Lab and O-School Ventures, and Lesley-Anne Gatter, Global Head of People and Organisation at Investec. Together, they share their unique perspectives on the transition from traditional job functions to new paradigms shaped by AI, the ethical considerations it raises and the strategies for adapting to a job market in flux.

Explore the shift from manual labour to strategic oversight, the rise of prompt engineering and the increasing importance of human-centric skills in an automated world.

This podcast is a must-listen for professionals, employers and students alike, aiming to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in the workplace.

00:00 Introduction

01:47 AI trends in the workplace in 2023

04:05 AI trends to impact 2024

06:20 How are employees reacting to the uptake of AI by employers?

08:03 How are business models shifting to accommodate AI automation?

09:47 Is there a shift in what skills employers are looking for?

11:04 Prompt engineering is becoming a vital skill

12:44 Vital skills that students need for future careers

15:49 Roles on the brink of extinction

18:09 What roles are staying relevant

19:14 Resources on AI advancements

In conversation is an Investec Focus Radio podcast series that offers insights into a wide range of topics that will empower our clients to create, manage, preserve and grow their wealth. In conversation | AI: shaping the future of work (investec.com/en_za/focus/in-conversation/future-proof-your-career-how-to-stay-relevant-in-an-ai-driven-job.html) · Investec Focus Radio SA (investec.com/en_za/focus/investec-focus-radio-podcasts.html)

Macro Monday Ep19: Indications of a slowdown in the US

Investec 2024-02-26 | Investec Wealth & Investment Chief Investment Strategist Chris Holdsworth discusses the disconnect between US GDP data, the leading indicator and other data series – pointing to a slowdown, though a recession is less likely. Investec Focus Radio SA (investec.com/en_za/focus/investec-focus-radio-podcasts.html)

NOW ep67: Where does opportunity lie for dealmaking in 2024?

Investec 2024-02-20 | As we enter 2024, the M&A landscape shows signs of recovery, albeit cautiously. Charles Barlow, Investec's Head of Cross-Border Finance and International Advisory and Capitalmind Investec experts Jürgen Schwarz, Marleen Vermeer, and Kilian de Gourcuff discuss the key sectors, trends and risks to keep an eye on in 2024.

00:00 – Introduction
01:45 - What were the key factors in 2023 that resulted in one of the worst bear markets for M&A in a decade?
03:19 - Upswing in M&A activity in 2024?
04:38 - Which sectors are leading recovery in M&A?
05:50 - Which sectors are attractive?
06:44 – Investment into artificial intelligence
09:46 – Potential of mega deals valued at US$10bn or greater this year?
11:14 – Risks, crises and problems that could derail the M&A upswing?
12:32 – Buyers’ market in 2024?
13:50 – Deal appetite for South African corporates?
16:20 – Deal themes in Europe and the US
17:40 – Expectations for M&A in 2024?

Hosted by seasoned broadcaster, Jeremy Maggs, the No Ordinary Wednesday podcast unpacks the latest economic, business and political news in South Africa, with an all-star cast of investment and wealth managers, economists and financial planners from Investec. Listen in every second Wednesday for an in-depth look at what's moving markets, shaping the economy, and changing the game for your wallet and your business.

Investec Focus Radio SA (investec.com/en_za/focus/investec-focus-radio-podcasts.html)

Macro Monday Ep18: Global inflation is falling

Investec 2024-02-19 | Investec Wealth & Investment Chief Investment Strategist Chris Holdsworth looks at global Inflation data and what it means for monetary policy, weak data coming out of the US for January, and is South Africa in recession. Investec Focus Radio SA (investec.com/en_za/focus/investec-focus-radio-podcasts.html)

Finance forecast: what consumers can expect in 2024

Investec 2024-02-16 | Investec Chief Economist Annabel Bishop looks at what stabilising inflation and interest rates will mean for South African consumers in 2024. In this podcast, brought to you by Investec Personal Cash Investments, Bishop talks about what you can expect from food and fuel prices to salaries and tax. Investec Focus Radio SA (investec.com/en_za/focus/investec-focus-radio-podcasts.html)

Reimagine Mental Health S2 ep4: Mind and money

Investec 2024-02-14 | In this episode, we aim to shed light on the complex relationship between financial stress and mental health, and provide you with tools, insights, and practical advice to navigate the storm when faced with the overwhelming burden of economic hardship. Investec Focus Radio SA (investec.com/en_za/focus/investec-focus-radio-podcasts.html)

Macro Monday Ep17: Global economic activity picks up

Investec 2024-02-12 | Investec Wealth & Investment Chief Investment Strategist Chris Holdsworth discusses high frequency economic data which suggests there’s an uptick in economic activity across the globe so far at the beginning of the year, inflation in China and the fiscal position in South Africa. Investec Focus Radio SA (investec.com/en_za/focus/investec-focus-radio-podcasts.html)

NOW Ep66: Budget Speech 2024: What You Need to Know

Investec 2024-02-07 | Surging government expenditure, high debt and a widening budget deficit. How will the minister tackle the country's financial problems? In the latest episode of the No Ordinary Wednesday podcast, Investec experts Chief Economist Annabel Bishop ,Treasury Economist at Investec Corporate and Institutional Banking Tertia Jacobs and Wealth & Investment Tax and Fiduciary specialist Pierre Botha give their insights on what to expect at this year’s budget speech.

00:00 – Introduction
01:04 – 2024 economic growth outlook
03:20 – Impact of weak economic growth on South Africa’s finances
05:33 – fiscal policy vs monetary policy
07:03 – How closely are ratings agencies watching budget speech 2024?
08:40 – Where should Finance minister Enoch Godongwana cut expenditure in the 2024 budget?
11:54 – What are the key focus areas for budget 2024?
16:38 – With rising government debt, high expenditure, revenue shortfalls and a widening budget deficit, where will the money come from?
17:10 – What is the possible fiscal anchor?
18:29 – The importance of public private partnerships
19:21 – Any tax increases expected?
21:17 - Shift in focus by SARS to high-net-worth individuals
22:11 – Any changes expected to exchange controls?

Hosted by seasoned broadcaster, Jeremy Maggs, the No Ordinary Wednesday podcast unpacks the latest economic, business and political news in South Africa, with an all-star cast of investment and wealth managers, economists and financial planners from Investec. Listen in every second Wednesday for an in-depth look at what's moving markets, shaping the economy, and changing the game for your wallet and your business.

Investec Focus Radio SA (investec.com/en_za/focus/investec-focus-radio-podcasts.html)

Macro Monday Ep16: Looking behind the strong US nonfarm payrolls number

Investec 2024-02-05 | Investec Wealth & Investment Chief Investment Strategist Chris Holdsworth looks at the nonfarm payroll numbers in the US, the latest IMF global growth forecasts and tax data in SA. Investec Focus Radio SA (investec.com/en_za/focus/investec-focus-radio-podcasts.html)

Programmable Banking Community: Technical Roadmap | Investec

Investec 2024-02-02 | At our January 2024 Programmable Banking community Meetup, we discussed Investec's technical roadmap for Q1 2024 and hand a kick-ass demo from the Investec Web Platform as a Service (WPaaS) team on a concept they are validating for external developers.

Jump to the cool bits:
00:00 Welcome
02:54 Tech Roadmap for Q1 2024 presented by Wayne Summers
16:51 Web Platform as a Service – Personal Features presented by Ruhan Odendaal & Charl Kruger
34:00 Current live APIs recap presented by Wayne Summers
43:40 Community Updates delivered by Nick Benson

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International footprint, brand icon | Investec

Investec 2024-01-31 | Today we celebrate our international footprint and beloved brand icon by embracing our stripes from across the globe.

#InternationalZebraDay

"The zebra is in the value of everything we are. On the one hand, it blends into the bush in an understated way; on the other hand it represents the distinctiveness that we strive for as an organisation. The zebra is a humble and modest creature, yet it surprises, it delights and it stands out, no matter where in the world it journeys with us." - Bernard Kantor, Investec Founder

Macro Monday Ep15: Numbers that make the Fed happy

Investec 2024-01-29 | Investec Wealth & Investment Chief Investment Strategist Chris Holdsworth discusses the latest inflation data from across the world particularly from the US and the inflation outlook for South Africa. Investec Focus Radio SA (investec.com/en_za/focus/investec-focus-radio-podcasts.html)

Build your own banking experience | Investec

Investec 2024-01-26 | Using our comprehensive range of Investec APIs, clients and their developers can now integrate directly with our bank systems.

‘Investec Developer leverages Investec’s API fabric to bring core bank data and functionality right into the heart of where our clients need them. Our clients can now create secure, scalable solutions, customised to their individual and business needs.” – Shabhana Thaver, CIO Investec Specialist Bank SA

Pushing past ordinary | Investec Champions Cup

Investec 2024-01-23 | It’s time for the top teams from across the globe to battle it out for glory. The Investec Champions Cup is one tournament you don't want to miss.

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Far from ordinary | Investec Champions Cup

Investec 2024-01-23 | With top teams from across the globe battling it out for glory, the Investec Champions Cup is one tournament you don't want to miss.

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#InvestecChampionsCup

John Smit and Motshidisi Mohono | Part 2 | Investec Champions Cup

Investec 2024-01-23 | Rugby legend John Smit and Motshidisi Mohono are back to unpack the next steps for #InvestecChampionsCup. Here’s what you need to know going into Round of 16, kicking off 5 April 2024.

We’re down to 5 countries, 16 teams, 8 matches, and 1 epic final on 25 May

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Macro Monday Ep14: The implications of an uncertain outlook

Investec 2024-01-22 | Investec Wealth & Investment Chief Investment Strategist Chris Holdsworth looks at the results from Investec’s Global Investment Strategy Group (GISG) meeting and what it means for risk allocation as well as global markets and the upcoming Reserve Bank’s monetary policy committee meeting. Investec Focus Radio SA (investec.com/en_za/focus/investec-focus-radio-podcasts.html)

No change, no future - Finding your impact | Future Impact | Investec

Investec 2024-01-18 | Preventing life-threatening climate change is no longer a possibility. We need to leverage every tool possible to change our behaviours and secure our survival. In the final episode of Investec's sustainability podcast series, we hear from four individuals who've made sustainability their personal mission. Discover how you too can make a surprisingly big impact through small personal changes.

How to Solve the Climate Change Problem
Getting people to change their behaviour is hard, even when more of the same will be deadly. In the final instalment of the Future Impact podcast series, we explore how to effect change.

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Export finance – the sustainability maker | Future Impact | Investec

Investec 2024-01-18 | Export Finance is a unique source of funding to enable crucial socio-economic development in Africa. It's worth approximately $250 billion a year and is particularly well suited to achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Investec experts Brian Irvine and Chris Mitman, together with Hussein Sefian from Acre Impact Capital explain what it entails and why private investors want a slice.

Export finance: The sustainability maker
The world needs large-scale infrastructure investment to slow the ticking of dangerous social and environmental clocks. Export finance has the workings to rally global capital to that pressing call.

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Facing up to SAs human trafficking problem | Future Impact | Investec

Investec 2024-01-18 | Human trafficking in South Africa involves the exploitation of vulnerable children, women and men for the purposes of sex and slave-like labour. Ending modern slavery, trafficking and child labour is the purpose of Sustainable Development Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth. Learn how victims of human trafficking fall, why they stay and what banks and other organisations are doing to combat the scourge.

Combatting the Scourge of SA’s Human Trafficking Problem
Human trafficking in South Africa involves the exploitation of vulnerable children, women and men for the purposes of sex and slave-like labour. Learn how victims fall, why they stay and what banks and other organisations are doing to combat the scourge.

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Net zero: Renewables cant go it alone | Future Impact | Investec

Investec 2024-01-18 | Consensus is we need more than renewables to reach net zero. So what does SA’s future energy mix look like? Experts from Investec, and the CEO of Nala Renewables shed some light on a hotly debated topic.

The Limits of Renewable Energy in our Sustainable Future?
The limitations of renewable energy are now evident. They call for reflection on our caustic attitude towards fossil fuels. And a renewed focus on building a sustainable, diverse energy mix.

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Reimaging education in rural SA | Future Impact | Investec

Investec 2024-01-18 | For decades, rural children in South Africa have suffered a debilitating condition: an estrangement from learning that causes a lifetime of struggle. Countering this trend is the key focus of th UN's Sustainable Development Goal 4. One NPO, Good Work Foundation, is providing an antidote. Hear from GWF's founder, teachers and those who have gone through GWF programmes and are now gainfully employed.

Reimagining Education in Rural South Africa with Kate Groch
For decades, rural children in South Africa have suffered a debilitating condition: an estrangement from learning that causes a lifetime of struggle. One NPO, Good Work Foundation, is providing an antidote.

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Greenlighting power: the story of a green bond | Future Impact | Investec

Investec 2024-01-18 | The World Economic Forum expects the annual issuance of green bonds to exceed $1 trillion 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 why green bonds can go a long way to meet sustainability goals.

Green Bonds in South Africa, and How They Work
Green bonds raise money for projects that will have a positive impact on the environment and/or help to combat climate change. In this podcast, we explore how they work and how they can help solve SA's power crisis.

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Conservation, communities and the rhino crisis | Future Impact | Investec

Investec 2024-01-18 | The crux of the matter is that when your physiological needs are not being met, there is no incentive to conserve anything, let alone a rhino. Care for Wild, the largest rhino sanctuary in the world understands this and has from its start over 11 years ago put communities at the centre of its conservation model to build up sustainabl business in rural areas. We hear from the founders and some of their employees.

Only Communities can Save the Rhino | Conservation Podcast
Rhino conservation efforts will only be successful if they create tangible value for the surrounding communities. Care for Wild (C4W) is championing that model.

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