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.
Brexit update question 5
What is consequences for British democracy and politics if a second referendum is enacted? 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…
Brexit update question 4
What is the best case scenario for sterling sellers/currency buyers over the next week? 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…
Brexit update question 3
Could you take us through the mechanics should the withdrawal agreement be delayed beyond March 29, especially if there is a leadership change. 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…
Brexit update question 2
Regarding tonight’s vote, should there be an overwhelming majority, what implications would this cause for the markets and sterling? 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…
Brexit update Question 1
Considering the SME lending market has been resilient, and very much business as usual, could you comment on the outcome should this backbone be broken? 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…
Brexit update
Investec economist, Ryan Djajasaputra, discusses the recent Brexit developments. In light of the PM facing a vote of no confidence, Ryan analyses what this may mean for the longer Brexit outcomes. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or…
Indifferent growth for SA economy in 2018
South Africa's economic growth in 2018 was an "indifferent" 0.5%. Lindsay Williams interviews Investec's Chief Economist Annabel Bishop about the economy's performance in 2018, Eskom and what the prospects are for 2019.
Rand retrospective
Investec's Chief Economist Annabel Bishop looks back at the year that was for the South African currency.
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…
26 Nov 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…
Brexit update 1
Investec Chief economist Phil Shaw answers questions on the draft Brexit agreement and what it could mean for the UK's future relationship with the EU. What is your view on what will happen to sterling in the next few weeks, if the uncertainty continues, and whether it will continue to…
Brexit update 6
Investec Chief economist Phil Shaw answers questions on the draft Brexit agreement and what it could mean for the UK's future relationship with the EU. Don't you think realistically that we're heading for a no-deal Brexit, and that firms should prepare for a crash in sterling and actively look at…
Brexit update 7
Investec Chief economist Phil Shaw answers questions on the draft Brexit agreement and what it could mean for the UK's future relationship with the EU. You said that your base case is that a deal will go through. Could you put a percentage level on that? ---------- Please note: this…
Brexit update 8
Investec Chief economist Phil Shaw answers questions on the draft Brexit agreement and what it could mean for the UK's future relationship with the EU. Theresa May stated that she had her deal agreed by the Cabinet, but subsequently a significant number of the Cabinet resigned. Is there a possibility…
Brexit update 5
Investec Chief economist Phil Shaw answers questions on the draft Brexit agreement and what it could mean for the UK's future relationship with the EU. When we met recently, you referenced sterling to the end of 2018, possibly at 89p/90p [against the euro] and roughly the same at the end…
Brexit update 4
Investec Chief economist Phil Shaw answers questions on the draft Brexit agreement and what it could mean for the UK's future relationship with the EU. What, in practical terms for companies trading in the UK, are the difference between customs union arrangements and what we have now at the minute,…
Brexit update 3
Investec Chief economist Phil Shaw answers questions on the draft Brexit agreement and what it could mean for the UK's future relationship with the EU. Is there a reasonable likelihood of a second referendum or perhaps an election in the next few months, or are those currently seen as very…
Brexit update 2
Investec Chief economist Phil Shaw answers questions on the draft Brexit agreement and what it could mean for the UK's future relationship with the EU. If the UK at this stage or after Christmas falls out of the EU without a deal, is it inevitable that WTO tariffs will come…