Unlocking Climate Capital: Economic Imperatives for a Sustainable Future

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Join Sanisha Packirisamy, Economist at Momentum Investments, Isaah Mhlanga, Chief Economist at RMB, Annabel Bishop, Chief Economist at Investec, Gina Schoeman, MD and Head of CEEMEA Economics and South Africa Research at Citi, and Nicola Comninos, CRO & Group Director of Investments at Purple Group, will engage in a comprehensive deep dive into the macroeconomic impacts of climate transition, providing valuable insights for better-informed decision-making.

4 Sep 2024 English South Africa Business · Investing

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