NOW ep69: SA mid-market: resilience in uncertain times

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South Africa’s often under-appreciated mid-market sector remains a bulwark in driving the country’s economy and continues to play a key role in mitigating some of the country's infrastructure and energy difficulties. And while resilience is an overtraded word in South Africa, it is this attitude that is helping the sector grow. In this episode, Dhiren Mansingh, Investec’s Head of Business Transactional Banking, discusses the mid-market landscape, how these businesses are holding the line in tough times and how they’re positioning for growth.

Podcast key moments:

00:00 – Introduction
01:05 – What type of companies make up the mid-market segment?
01:50 – How important is the mid-market sector to the South African economy?
02:45 – How are these mid-market companies navigating challenges in the South African economy?
04:23 – What are mid-market businesses worried about?
05:47 – What has been the impact of high inflation and high interest rates environment for the mid-market sector?
07:11 – How are mid-market businesses navigating uncertainties?
08:26 – How should mid-market businesses protect themselves against currency volatility?
10:18 – Where are mid-market companies investing?
11:49 – Where do opportunities lie for mid-market businesses?

Hosted by seasoned broadcaster, Jeremy Maggs, the No Ordinary Wednesday podcast unpacks the latest economic, business and political news in South Africa, with an all-star cast of investment and wealth managers, economists and financial planners from Investec. Listen in every second Wednesday for an in-depth look at what's moving markets, shaping the economy, and changing the game for your wallet and your business.

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19 Mar 2024 English South Africa Business · Investing

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