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.
Tackling water before taps run dry
South Africa is a water-stressed country and if research is to be believed at its present consumption by 2035 water demand is expected to exceed supply by 10%. In a podcast with Investec Focus Radio, Andre Wepener, Investec’s Head of Power and Infrastructure Finance, talks about the potential solutions.
In Focus: The UK fintech ecosystem
The United Kingdom has a thriving financial technology (fintech) ecosystem in an economy that the World Economic Forum calls a top innovation ecosystem with well-functioning markets and a vibrant business dynamism. What drives the sector? Is it fintechs vs traditional financial services or a collaboration model?
The crypto conundrum
Success breeds success – for cryptocurrencies to gain more acceptance, people need to see value in utilising and participating in the underlying economies of the blockchain technologies.
Open Banking: unlocking banks’ data vaults
It’s been a year since Open Banking started shaking up the UK and European financial landscape, giving consumers the power to ask their banks to share their payment account data with other authorised third-party providers. This could include your credit card, current account and some savings info. The benefit? Gaining…
The Future of Work - part one
In a new world of gigs, unicorns and automation, change in the workplace is inevitable but it doesn't necessarily mean that you will be out of a job.
Women in Leadership: Part 1 - Dream, execution and sacrifice
Fumani Mthembi and Teresa Oakley-Smith share their start-up stories and what it took to keep their businesses afloat.