Investec Investec Focus Radio SA

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.
Weekly English South Africa Business · Investing
426 Episodes
120 – 140

Everything Counts | Ep 4: Saving and investing extra money

Everything Counts is a bi-weekly podcast series that focuses on money and financial wellness. Hosted by 702's Motheo Khoaripe, each episode tackles various aspects of personal finance, including saving, spending, investing, pitfalls to avoid and tricks to succeed. The podcast aims to provide valuable information and expert guidance to help…
8 Jul 2024 27 min

Macro Monday Ep34: Slowdown in global growth?

In this week's episode, Investec Wealth & Investment Chief Investment Strategist Chris discusses the latest PMI data and what that means for global growth, non-farm payroll print in the US and signs of inflation expectations moderating in SA.
8 Jul 2024 7 min

The Current Ep 10 | All you need to know on SA's energy transition

In this final episode of The Current, we revisit some of the highlights and reiterate the critical takeaways you need to know from the nine-part podcast series. From SA's solar boom to progress at Eskom, electric vehicles and how to finance energy infrastructure, this is a summation from 20 experts…
2 Jul 2024 37 min

Macro Monday Ep33: US growth expectation too high?

In this week's episode, Investec Wealth & Investment Chief Investment Strategist Chris looks at elections in the US, disappointing data out of the country which suggests that growth expectations might be a little bit too high and some encouraging data out of South Africa.
1 Jul 2024 7 min

Now ep76: Investing - mind over markets

The market may be unpredictable, but your investment strategy doesn't have to be. Investec Investment Management experts Ebeth Van Heerden, Head of Investment Distribution & Intermediaries, and Paul McKeaveney, Portfolio Manager, share their insights on what approaches are winning, common mistakes investors make, and why staying the course is important…
25 Jun 2024 23 min

Everything Counts | Ep 3: Managing Debt

Everything Counts is a podcast series dedicated to exploring the ins and outs of personal finance. Hosted by 702's Motheo Khoaripe, each episode brings together financial experts to tackle crucial topics like saving, debt management, investing, and smart financial habits. The goal is to empower listeners with the knowledge and…
24 Jun 2024 28 min

Macro Monday Ep32: Opportunity and valuation in SA

In this week's episode, Investec Wealth & Investment Chief Investment Strategist Chris Holdsworth discusses some disappointing data coming out of the US, concerning data out of China and reasons for optimism when it comes to SA Inc.
24 Jun 2024 8 min

The Current Ep 9 | Powering progress: Financing Africa's electrification

Despite Africa having 60% of the best solar resources in the world, it only has 1% of installed solar PV capacity. And some 600 million people in Africa don't have access to energy- with detrimental developmental consequences. The need is huge, and so too is the opportunity to finance Africa’s…
18 Jun 2024 31 min

Now ep75: SA economy - what lies ahead?

Despite some notable economic gains for South Africa, growth constraints persist. What does this mean for the second half of the year? Investec Chief Economist Annabel Bishop shares her projections for the next six months and highlights the key economic indicators to watch out for. Podcast key moments: 00:00 –…
11 Jun 2024 19 min

Everything Counts | Ep 2: How can I manage my money better?

Everything Counts is a new bi-weekly podcast series that focuses on money and financial wellness. Hosted by 702's Motheo Khoaripe, each episode tackles various aspects of personal finance, including saving, spending, investing, pitfalls to avoid and tricks to succeed. The podcast aims to provide valuable information and expert guidance to…
10 Jun 2024 26 min

Macro Monday Ep31: Global activity accelerates

In this week's episode, Investec Wealth & Investment Chief Investment Strategist Chris Holdsworth unpacks the latest global PMI print and what it means for the global growth, US employment, European Central Bank interest rates cut and South Africa’s latest GDP reading.
10 Jun 2024 7 min

The Current Ep 8 | Shifting gear: SA’s electric vehicle transition

Two in three cars sold globally will be electric by 2035, says the International Energy Agency. And in Europe - South Africa's largest automobile export market, one in four cars sold are already EVs. SA is way behind this adoption curve, but it's quickly picked up pace in the last…
4 Jun 2024 31 min

Macro Monday Ep30: All about the election

In this week's episode, Investec Wealth & Investment Chief Investment Strategist Chris Holdsworth discusses post-elections in SA, the latest development on growth and inflation in the US and what it means for interest rates as well as inflation and unemployment in Europe and outlook for interest rates.
3 Jun 2024 6 min

NOW ep74: In turbulent times, not all bonds are equal

Not all bonds are equal in a geopolitical storm. Chief Investment Officer for Investec Bank Switzerland Annelise Peers and Investec Wealth & Investment Fixed Income Analyst Awongiwe Booi discuss the role of bonds in times of uncertainty. Listen to the latest episode of the No Ordinary Wednesday podcast. Podcast key…
28 May 2024 26 min

Everything Counts | Ep 1: What does financial wellness mean to you?

Everything Counts is a new bi-weekly podcast series that focuses on money and financial wellness. Hosted by 702's Motheo Khoaripe, each episode tackles various aspects of personal finance, including saving, spending, investing, pitfalls to avoid and tricks to succeed. The podcast aims to provide valuable information and expert guidance to…
27 May 2024 25 min

The Current Ep 7 | SA's solar awakening

This year, South Africa is set to become the tenth-largest solar market in the world. In 2023 R17.5 Billion rands of solar panels were imported into this country. In the latest episode of The Current podcast series, we’re talking all things solar PV – from market dynamics to how much…
21 May 2024 31 min

In conversation | Navigating uncertainty in Cape Town

In this episode, journalist Ferial Haffajee hosts a discussion with Cumesh Moodliar, Fumani Mthembi, Ravi Naidoo, Reyburn Hendricks, and Wrenelle Stander. They explore the challenges and opportunities facing Cape Town and South Africa as they navigate uncertainty and work toward sustainable economic growth. The conversation delves into various topics, including…
20 May 2024 29 min

Macro Monday Ep28: When bad news is good news for markets

The rand has been a leading beneficiary of a weaker US dollar, as expectations of a rate cut this year grow. In this week's episode, Investec Wealth & Investment Chief Investment Strategist Chris Holdsworth discusses global inflation, mixed data coming out of China and why the rand has been strengthening…
20 May 2024 8 min

NOW ep73: Global elections – an investor perspective

With over 60 countries going to the polls in 2024, including South Africa, financial markets are keeping a close eye on developments worldwide. What does a historic year of global elections mean to investors? Investec Wealth & Investment Chief Investment Strategist Chris Holdsworth shares his insights on what election outcomes…
14 May 2024 18 min
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