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.
Understanding the rand in 2018
Thulane Kunene, Investec's Currency Trader, weighs in on the state of the currency and why politics have taken the back seat to global events in regards to the shifts in the value of the currency.
Moody's rates SA
Wide spread relief sounded across the country as Moody's announced its decision to keep South Africa's credit rating at Baa3 and stable on Friday 23 March. We sat with Annabel Bishop, Investec's Chief Economist, to discuss how this decision impacts the country's growth trajectory.
Making sense of SA's political and economic landscape
In light of huge shifts in our economic and political environment we chat with Annabel Bishop, Investec’s Chief Economist to take stock of the events of the last four months and what they mean for the country going forward.
The Ramaphosa shuffle
We chat to political journalist, Stephen Grootes about Cyril Ramaphosa's first cabinet selection, to find out what it means for South Africans.
Budget 2018
We speak to Annabel Bishop, Investec's Chief Economist, about the Minister's speech and what impact it will have on the economy as a whole and the personal purses of South Africans in particular.
Gigaba delivers Budget 2018
We speak to Annabel Bishop, Investec's Chief Economist, about Budget 2018 and what impact it will have on the economy as a whole and the personal purses of South Africans in particular.
SONA 2018 | Ramaphosa's maiden speech
We speak to Annabel Bishop, Investec's Chief Economist, about Cyril Ramaphosa's maiden State of the Nation Address and unpack key economic points that can provide some insights into what 2018 may look like for us under this new administration.
Navigating South Africa’s Political and economic landscape
In this podcast, a panel of Investec's top commentators discuss the events that have resulted in the current political and economic landscape, and how South Africans can best navigate the economically unstable environment.
Looking forward to 2018 with Phil Shaw, Chief Economist
Investec UK Chief Economist Phil Shaw talks about Trump tax reform, Brexit and the upcoming MPC decisions in this teleconference.
SA rating hanging by a review thread
Annabel Bishop, Tertia Jacobs and Chris Becker discuss the effects of a downgrade on SA's 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…
SA rating hanging by a review thread
In light of the rating agencies’ announcements of South Africa’s sovereign credit rating on Friday, we caught up with several of Investec’s top economists to consider the impact of this decision on our economy, business and investor confidence, and what this all means for 2018.
SA rating hanging by a review thread
In light of the ratings agencies’ announcements of South Africa’s sovereign credit rating on Friday, we caught up with several of Investec’s top economists to consider the impact of this decision on our economy, business and investor confidence, and what this all means for 2018.
Reaction to the Medium Term Budget Speech
Finance Minister, Malusi Gigaba delivered his first medium term budget speech in Parliament this week. We chat with Investec’s chief economist, Annabel Bishop about the minister’s speech and what it means for South Africa’s economy.
Medium Term Budget Speech
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba delivered his first medium term budget speech in Parliament on Wednesday. We chat to Investec's treasury economist, Tertia Jacobs about the minister's speech and what it means for South Africa’s ailing economy.
Investec Chief Economist on IMF growth forecast for South Africa
In its October World Economic Outlook, the IMF cut its 2017 growth forecast for South Africa to 0.7%. Investec Chief Economist Annabel Bishop weighs in on why.
The influence of politics on the South African economy
Investec's chief economist Annabel Bishop joins us to discuss the effect of politics on the South African economy. This is part one of a series of five podcasts on the Economic landscape of South Africa.
Economic landscape in South Africa - Role of the SARB
In this first in a series of five podcasts about the economic landscape in South Africa, Investec's chief economist Annabel Bishop discusses the role of the SARB
Effect of the vote of no confidence on investor sentiment in South Africa
Chris Becker, economic strategist at Investec, talks to us about the results of the vote of no confidence and what impact, if any, that will have on investments in South Africa.
Economic landscape in South Africa - Inflation targeting
Investec's chief economist, Annabel Bishop, explains inflation targeting, why it's done in South Africa and its effect on the economy.
Why this recession is different - A behavioural economic perspective
We chat to Chris Becker, the lead Africa strategist and economist at Investec Corporate and Institutional Bank about South Africa’s recession and why political uncertainty will likely leave a lasting effect on its recovery.