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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.
Monthly English South Africa Business
508 Episodes
340 – 360

Coronavirus: The Economic Impact

A weekly podcast with Investec economic experts examining the latest developments in the global outbreak of the coronavirus COVID-19, its impact on the economy and financial markets, and the response of central banks and governments.
16 Mar 2020 9 min

Covid-19: How the markets are fairing

Head of FX Sales, Jonathan Pryor, is joined by Investec Chief Economist, Phil Shaw and FX Trader, Chris Brand to discuss the recent events surrounding the coronavirus outbreak and currency movements as a result.
13 Mar 2020 8 min

Covid-19: Call for calm amidst the storm

In the midst of plummeting markets and public hysteria, it’s important to remember that investing is a long-term game and panic selling can do more harm than good to your portfolio.
12 Mar 2020 26 min

Oil price slump amplifies Covid-19 effect on market volatility

The intensity of turbulence in the global financial markets deepened on Monday as the collapse in the oil price amplified the uncertainty created by the corona virus. An oil price war was precipitated by the implosion of an OPEC+ meeting which saw Russia disagreeing with Saudi Arabia to reduce oil…
9 Mar 2020 13 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…
9 Mar 2020 11 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 Mar 2020 6 min

Unpacking the 2020 Budget Speech

Investec Bank Limited CEO Richard Wainwright and Investec Chief Economist Annabel Bishop in conversation with Daily Maverick Business Editor Tim Cohen, to unpack Budget2020 pronouncements including on the public sector wage bill, SOEs and a state bank.
28 Feb 2020 14 min

Investec Conference Call: Coronavirus Q&A

Investec Chief Economist, Phil Shaw, is joined by Professor Michael Barrett from the University of Glasgow to discuss the current situation surrounding Covid-19, or Coronavirus.
25 Feb 2020 33 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…
24 Feb 2020 7 min

Professor Michael Barrett on Coronavirus

Professor Mike Barrett is Director of Glasgow Polyomics and a Professor in Biochemical Parasitology in the Institute of Infection, Inflammation and Immunity at the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences. Listen to Mike giving context on the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus.
19 Feb 2020 3 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…
17 Feb 2020 7 min

SONA seeks to accelerate implementation in 2020

2020’s SONA evinced significant energy for the implementation of a number of key structural reforms, with electricity capacity first and foremost in the drive to improve the ease of doing business in South Africa. Improving the time taken to start a business, get water rights and other reductions in red…
14 Feb 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…
3 Feb 2020 8 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…
28 Jan 2020 6 min

Davos: What lies behind global growth?

Investec Bank CEO Richard Wainwright talks to Business Maverick's Tim Cohen about whether the global economic growth we’re seeing is a consequence of low interest rates rather than increased productivity.
24 Jan 2020 12 min

Davos: Entering the era of stakeholder capitalism

The days of corporations putting shareholders above all else are numbered. Speaking from Davos, Investec Bank CEO Richard Wainwright joins Daily Maverick Editor Tim Cohen for a discussion on stakeholder capitalism and other key themes of World Economic Forum’s 50th annual meeting.
23 Jan 2020 18 min

Oil market update: 2020 outlook

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…
13 Jan 2020 17 min
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