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.
S02 Ep10 Energy market update: Equities sell off pushes Brent down
Brent is down at the bottom of its recent range again this morning. Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses the reasons behind this. 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…
S02 Ep09 Energy market update: OPEC+ cuts extended
Over the weekend OPEC+ announced that their cuts would be extended to the end of June, but this has not moved the market. Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses why OPEC+ did this and why has the market not reacted. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes…
S02 Ep08 Energy market update: Risk premium drives oil prices
Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson looks at the risk premium in the oil market, and OPEC’s response. 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…
S02 Ep07 Energy market update: Balancing the market
Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson looks at the latest International Energy Agency report published last 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…
S02 Ep06 Energy market update: Price of Brent moves higher
Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses the latest Brent moves and the drivers behind it. 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…
S02 Ep05 Energy market update: Oil markets unmoved by US attacks
The US attacked sites of Iranian backed groups across Iraq and Syria over the weekend, but this has not lifted oil prices this morning. Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson looks at the reasons behind this. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be…
S02 Ep04 Energy market update: Attacks in Jordan rattle the oil market
The attack on a US base in Jordan has increased worries in the oil markets and Brent has broken through 84 $/b. Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses what this means for the oil market. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be…
S02 Ep03 Energy market update: Impact of the Baltic attacks
Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson looks at the attack on a Russian fuel plant in the Baltic and the impact on oil prices. 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…
S02 Ep02 Energy market update: 2024 outlook
Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses the year ahead for 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 a…
S02 Ep01 Energy market update
The Investec energy market has returned with season 2. In the first episode, Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson looks at the last few weeks in the oil market, including the impact of the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only…
S01 Ep50 Energy market update: 2024 energy markets outlook
Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson looks back on the 2024 key events and what the outlook for 2024 is. 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…
S01 Ep49 Energy market update: OPEC+ announcements
The delayed OPEC+ meeting took place last Thursday. Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses what was discussed. 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…
S01 Ep48 Energy market update: OPEC+ postpones latest meeting
The weekend OPEC+ has been postponed. Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson explains why this has happened. 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…
Investec Fintech Podcast: UK SME Lending - building a modern relationship bank
In the latest episode of Investec’ Fintech Podcast, Mark James is in conversation Conrad Ford, Chief Product and Strategy officer at the challenger bank Allica, the moats that Allica has built, the outlook for the UK Fintech sector and his views on the SME lending landscape.
S01 Ep47 Energy market update: OPEC+ meeting preview
Last week saw further falls in oil and Brent reached a low of 76.60 $/b. Against this backdrop of weak prices, OPEC+ are meeting on this coming weekend. Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses how might they react to recent developments. Please note: this podcast is provided for information…
S01 Ep46 Energy market update: Oil markets outlook
The selloff in oil markets accelerated last week and Brent touched 79.20 $/b. Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson looks at the outlook. 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…
S01 Ep45 Energy market update: Oil prices ease
Oil prices have softened again as the market seems to be increasingly confident that the war in Gaza will not disrupt supplies. Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson looks at the dynamics at play. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as…
S01 Ep44 Energy market update: Oil price stable as conflict continues
In spite of the developments in Gaza, oil prices have not been moving much. Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson explains why. 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…
Investec Games Podcast - Cherry Freeman, Hiro Capital
In this episode, we are joined by Cherry Freeman, founder and general partner at Hiro Capital. Cherry leads Hiro’s deal pipeline and focusses on games, media platforms and software investments. The team at Hiro have between them angelled over US$9bn worth of some extraordinary games, sports and technology brands and…
S01 Ep43 Energy market update: Middle East conflict and the oil price
It is just over a week since the conflict in the Middle East, Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson takes stock of what energy markets have been doing since then. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation…