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.
In this episode, we hear from young artist Boemo Diale and curator Sean O’Toole about the shifting art industry. They discuss Boemo's rise to fame, the role of art fairs in promoting underrepresented artists, and the importance of established artists supporting newcomers. 00:00: Intro 01:22: Introduction of guests 03:31: The…
President Trump came out guns blazing over the weekend slapping a 25% tariff on Mexican and Canadian imports (excluding energy) and 10% on Chinese imports. In this week’s Macro Monday, Chris Holdsworth, Chief Investment Strategist at Investec Wealth & Investment International, examines the wide-ranging implications of the announcement.
Competition is heating up in the world of artificial intelligence. Chris Holdsworth, Chief Investment Strategist at Investec Wealth & Investment International, looks at the implications of the launch of China's DeepSeek. The new Large Language Model (LLM) promises to be better or as good as OpenAI and other Western options…
In this episode, Tristanne Farrell, chats to Cumesh Moodliar, the CEO of Investec Bank SA, and Itumeleng Merafe, head of Investec Private Bank on how to approach art as an investment. The conversation covers liquidity considerations, depressed market conditions, tax benefits and the role of primary and secondary markets. We…
Will the world continue down the path of fragmentation, or will it unite to tackle the pressing challenges that threaten our collective future? In the last episode of our Davos special edition, CEOs of Investec SA and UK, Cumesh Moodliar and Ruth Leas, share with us their key learnings from…
In the second episode of our Davos special edition, Investec guests Nick Riley, head of Investment Banking, and Dhiren Mansingh, head of Business Transactional Banking, discuss a significant shift in global trade from multi-lateralism to multi-bilateralism. This evolution places less emphasis on regional agreements and more on establishing direct bilateral…
While the IMF is bullish about global growth this year, uncertainty remains elevated, with the US market looking stretched, says Investec Wealth & Investment International's Chief Investment Strategist, Chris Holdsworth.
Join us for the first episode of a special three-part series recorded during the World Economic Forum Annual Meetings in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland (20-24 January). In this episode, Investec CEO Cumesh Moodliar engages in a thought-provoking conversation with host Jeremy Maggs, exploring his hopes and expectations for the event. Discover the…
In the first episode of the 2025, Investec Wealth & Investment International's Chief Investment Strategist, Chris Holdsworth looks at the US dollar, although it has gained recently, bond yields have risen around the world, up due to both concerns about inflation and fiscal trajectories.
In this episode, Investec senior wealth manager, Tristanne Farrell, brings Hannah O'Leary, Sotheby's Head of Modern and Contemporary African Art and Pule Taukobong a venture capitalist and avid art collector to gauge the pulse of the African art market. The conversation covers art trends, fairs, sourcing, pricing and diversity. We…
In this episode of Everything Counts, we explore what it takes to be a skilled and considerate driver. Hosted by Marius Roberts, this episode covers essential tips for mastering the basics of driving, understanding road safety, and adopting defensive driving techniques. From handling traffic circles to navigating load-shedding-induced outages, we…
In our latest episode of the No Ordinary Wednesday podcast, CEO of Investec SA Cumesh Moodliar and Business Unity South Africa CEO Cas Coovadia explore how South Africa’s G20 presidency can boost investor confidence and unlock opportunities for Africa. Discover how SA is positioning itself as a gateway to growth…
Embark on the ultimate road trip adventure with Everything Counts! In this episode, motoring expert, Marius Roberts shares essential tips for planning your next South African road trip, featuring insights from Layton Beard, head of Public Affairs at the Automobile Association of South Africa (AA), Johan Kriek, the founder of…
Investec Wealth & Investment International's Chief Investment Strategist, Chris Holdsworth, dissects the decline in SA GDP in the third quarter, mainly because of weakness in agriculture and construction, and argues that there is ample scope for monetary easing.
Chris Holdsworth provides a summary of the output of Investec’s recent Global Investment Strategy Group meeting, in which the risk score was left unchanged ay -1. He discusses the latest US growth and inflation numbers, as well as South African trade and income indicators.
In the latest episode of Investec's No Ordinary Wednesday podcast, economist Lara Hodes discusses rising business confidence in South Africa, the effects of an easing monetary cycle, and an increase in mining production. But as we celebrate these wins, could global tensions stand in the way of further progress? Listen…
Are you earning extra income through a side hustle or considering working abroad as a digital nomad? As the world of work evolves, the rise of side hustles, freelancing and remote work has introduced new complexities to tax obligations. Whether you're a freelancer, gig worker or digital nomad, understanding your…
SA inflation surprised on the downside and is likely to remain low. Despite this, the Reserve Bank continues to maintain a restrictive stance, pointing to bigger than expected rate cuts next year.
What impact will Trump's presidency have on the global economy and emerging markets? Tune in to the latest episode of the No Ordinary Wednesday podcast for insights from Investec experts, Annabel Bishop (SA) and Ellie Henderson (UK). Listen here Podcast key moments: 00:00 – Introduction 01:00 - A few days…
In this episode of Everything Counts, we explored various tax-saving strategies available to South Africans. With insights from tax experts Nicci Courtney-Clark, head of Tax at TaxTim and Bronwen Trower, co-portfolio manager at Investec Wealth & Investments, we uncovered how you can optimise your tax savings in South Africa while…
12 Nov 2024
23 min
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