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.
What Tito said (and what wasn't said)
The new Finance Minister gave an "unapologetically pro-growth" mini budget, making a strong commitment to not increase taxes. Investec Chief Economist Annabel Bishop and business journalist Lindsay Williams look at what was said and what wasn't said during the Mid Term Budget Policy Statement.
MTBPS preview: New FM and his economic revisions in sharp focus
South Africa’s half-term fiscal report is upon us. Will the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) deliver a stark and scathing assessment of our lack of progress with a ‘must try harder’ takeaway, or will our new man at the ministry promise a silk purse out of sow’s ear? Annabel Bishop,…
What to expect from the Medium Term Budget Statement
David Gracey, Currency and derivatives trading head at Investec, talks to Tertia Jacobs, Treasury Economist at Investec Corporate & Institutional Banking about the possible outcomes of the Medium Term Budget Statement (to be delivered by new Finance Minister Tito Mboweni on October 24).
22 Oct 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…
15 Oct 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…
8 Oct 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…
Is the outlook for SA's economy dimming?
Annabel Bishop, Investec's chief economist, gives Lindsay Williams an update on the performance of our economy. - 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…
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…
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 a…
The mid-year economic update
Annabel Bishop, Investec's Chief Economist, weighs in on the local and international events that impact South Africa's economy and provides an outlook.
Countdown to Brexit: deal or no deal?
With high-profile departures from Theresa May's cabinet, uncertainty surrounding Brexit shows no sign of abating. Investec's UK chief economist, Philip Shaw, talks about the delays of Brexit and the impact of the negotiations on business. - Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be…
Rand dips, but no need to panic
Investec chief economist Annabel Bishop says there is no need to panic because the rand has started off from a stronger point when it weakened recently, than it would have in November last year before the ANC elective conference. The rand reached over R14 to the dollar in November 2017…
SA is not on the verge of a recession
In this podcast, Investec Chief Economist Annabel Bishop unpacks the reasons behind the SA economy shrinking 2.2% in the first quarter of 2018 and why it's not all doom and gloom.
What's currently influencing global markets
Investec’s David Gracey, Zintathu Nqweni and Thulani Kunene discuss the latest on global markets and the impact on South Africa.
What SA needs to do before next country credit review
Investec's chief economist Annabel Bishop says government should improve governance in SOEs, save on government expenditure and eradicate corruption, before the next country credit review.
New economic developments and what it means for GDP growth and investment
Investec's chief economist Annabel Bishop discusses the rand's performance in recent days as well as the rise in sentiment towards the country, including consumer and business confidence, and what this means for GDP growth and investment in the country.
No news, good news? UK economy after interest rates remain unchanged
Investec UK chief economist Philip Shaw talks about the recent decision by the Bank of England to keep interest rates at 0.5%, their latest inflation report, and what we should expect in the medium term.