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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.
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499 Episodes
240 – 260

Economic Q&A replay: US election result

The votes have been cast and a picture of who the next president of the United States of America is gradually coming into focus. But with the result yet to be decided, Investec experts discuss the impact on the global economy, markets and FX.
4 Nov 2020 51 min

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…
2 Nov 2020 8 min

Podcast series: a view from the FX dealing desk

Lewis Thorn hosts a discussion with Chief economist Phil Shaw and Senior FX trader Chris Brand. This week, the team discuss the upcoming US election, Brexit talks and the impact of the potential second wave of coronavirus on currency markets.
29 Oct 2020 13 min

Economic Q&A replay: US election preview

With only a matter of weeks until the US public cast their votes, Chief Economist Phil Shaw was joined by Head of Investment Strategy John Wyn-Evans and FX Director Kiran Russell to analyse the election result's potential impact on the economy, financial markets and currencies.
21 Oct 2020 58 min

Oil market update

In this special edition podcast, Head of Commodities and regular host of the Oil Market Update podcast, Callum Macpherson is joined by Head of Oil and Gas research, Nathan Piper to discuss the state of the energy markets. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should…
19 Oct 2020 15 min

The geopolitical landscape post pandemic

The Covid-19 crisis has only heightened existing tensions between the global economic superpowers. Economist John Kay, British politician Philip Hammond, investor David Rubenstein, Investec's John Haynes and others discuss the US-China relationship, Brexit and other fault lines in geopolitics.
16 Oct 2020 22 min

John Kay: How economists got the world wrong

John Kay, former director of the Institute of Fiscal Studies and a Financial Times columnist, talks to Investec Chief Economist Philip Shaw about the thinking behind “predictive” economic theories and what we can do to avoid the pitfalls.
15 Oct 2020 31 min

Podcast series: a view from the FX dealing desk

Kiran Russell hosts a discussion with economist Ryan Djajasaputra and FX trader Chris Brand. This week, the team discuss the European Council meeting and its implications on Brexit, and also how the US election will impact the currency market.
15 Oct 2020 15 min

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…
12 Oct 2020 6 min

The changing role of business post pandemic

Climate activist Lord Mark-Malloch Brown shares his views alongside philanthropist investor David Rubeinstein and impact investing advocate Aunnie Patton-Power.
9 Oct 2020 22 min

Economic Q&A replay: Brexit special

With the 15 October deadline set by Boris Johnson for a trade deal with the European Union fast approaching, Investec's Chief Economist Phil Shaw was joined by Head of Corporate FX Jonathan Pryor and our supply chain expert Paul Rablen to analyse the latest developments.
7 Oct 2020 44 min

Fast moving consumer goods and ESG

Nicola Mallard and Alicia Forry from the Investec consumer team discuss what is happening in the FMCG sector regarding ESG, and its growing importance going forward. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer,…
6 Oct 2020 6 min

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…
5 Oct 2020 4 min

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…
29 Sep 2020 6 min

Podcast series: a view from the FX dealing desk

Kiran Russell hosts a discussion with economist Ryan Djajasaputra and FX trader Chris Brand. This week, the team discusses Chancellor Rishi Sunak's measures to replace the furlough scheme amid the second wave of coronavirus cases, Brexit talks and currency movements.
25 Sep 2020 18 min

Economic Q&A replay: UK politics special with Andrew Mitchell MP

Investec Chief Economist Philip Shaw is joined by the former Cabinet minister and Conservative MP Andrew Mitchell to discuss what the rest of this turbulent political year might have in store for the UK. Andrew gives his inside view on Brexit, the economy, the government's coronavirus response, and the future…
24 Sep 2020 1 hour

Part 1: Preparing for work life post pandemic

Will working from home become the new normal? Behavioural finance expert Dan Crosby, futurist Clem Sunter, Investec’s Marc Kahn and Stephen Koseff and other experts share their insights into what the workplace will look like post pandemic.
24 Sep 2020 17 min

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…
21 Sep 2020 5 min
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