Investec Focus Radio UK
Investec Focus Radio UK features conversations between leading minds and other experts on economics, investments, business and working culture and topical issues beyond wealth.
Budget: Tough decisions in an election year
Belt tightening expected from finance minister Tito Mboweni when he delivers his budget speech, with elections around the corner and Moody’s flagging Eskom’s risks as credit negative.
Tito’s tightrope walk
As finance minister Tito Mboweni prepares to deliver his budget speech, rating agency Moody’s has warned that the country needs to become expenditure neutral, in the wake of Eskom troubles, to avoid a downgrade.
Rand volatility, Eskom meltdown, market angst on the road to the Budget
The markets will be closely watching how finance minister Tito Mboweni addresses Eskom’s financial troubles and how South Africa will deal with rising budget deficit.
No tax hike upsets are expected
Despite an increase in the gross tax revenue deficit, there are no big changes expected on the tax front.
SONA 2019 - Smiling with the President
The 2019 State of the Nation Address focused on reviving economic growth and investment with enhanced policy certainty and confidence-boosting measures. Investec's Chief Economist Annabel Bishop unpacks the substance that backed up President Ramaphosa's refreshing diplomacy.
Oil Market update
Callum Macpherson, head of Investec’s Commodities desk, gives an update on the oil market. - Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell financial instruments. This podcast does not constitute…
Oil Market Update
Callum Macpherson, head of Investec’s Commodities desk, gives an update on the oil market. - Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell financial instruments. This podcast does not constitute…
Reasons to be optimistic about the SA economy in 2019
A better year is possible for South Africa’s economic growth, but global slowdown risks a drag, says Investec's Chief Economist Annabel Bishop who is cautiously optimistic about the Macro-economic outlook for 2019.
Consolidation in Materials Handling
Investec Corporate Lending's, Paul Rablen, speaks about consolidation in Materials Handling. Defined broadly as the movement of product from A to B. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell…
Hedging Plastics: Risk managing petrochemical price risks
In this special edition podcast, we discuss risk managing petrochemical price risks with head of commodities, Callum MacPherson and expert in managing exposures to fluctuations in commodity prices, Jonathan Smith. Additionally we are joined by Investec’s co-head of sustainability, Teresa O’Brien, who shares her views about how plastics can be…
Why inflation matters to you
We asked Investec's Chief Economist Annabel Bishop to give us a layman's guide to inflation and why it matters.
Brexit update question 6
In addition to the challenges the vote of no confidence presents, what else should we keep an eye out for in Europe. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell…
Brexit update question 5
What is consequences for British democracy and politics if a second referendum is enacted? Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell financial instruments. This podcast does not constitute a…
Brexit update question 4
What is the best case scenario for sterling sellers/currency buyers over the next week? Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell financial instruments. This podcast does not constitute a…
Brexit update question 3
Could you take us through the mechanics should the withdrawal agreement be delayed beyond March 29, especially if there is a leadership change. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or…
Brexit update question 2
Regarding tonight’s vote, should there be an overwhelming majority, what implications would this cause for the markets and sterling? Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell financial instruments. This…
Brexit update Question 1
Considering the SME lending market has been resilient, and very much business as usual, could you comment on the outcome should this backbone be broken? Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to…
Brexit update
Investec economist, Ryan Djajasaputra, discusses the recent Brexit developments. In light of the PM facing a vote of no confidence, Ryan analyses what this may mean for the longer Brexit outcomes. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or…
Indifferent growth for SA economy in 2018
South Africa's economic growth in 2018 was an "indifferent" 0.5%. Lindsay Williams interviews Investec's Chief Economist Annabel Bishop about the economy's performance in 2018, Eskom and what the prospects are for 2019.
Rand retrospective
Investec's Chief Economist Annabel Bishop looks back at the year that was for the South African currency.